Following God’s Call to Guatemala: Breaking Poverty Cycles Through Faith & Christian Education - Guest Episode
What does missionary life in Guatemala really look like? In this episode of the Broken and Redeemed Podcast, Eric and Jenny sit down with Ella Schinkel, a missionary serving in Guatemala who shares the powerful reality of living out faith through Christian missions, teaching English, and discipleship in a Christian school.
Through honest conversation, this episode explores the challenges and joys of serving in Guatemala, from navigating cultural differences and poverty to witnessing how Christian education can transform the lives of students and their families. You’ll hear how small classrooms, mentorship, and daily worship help break cycles of poverty through Christ-centered education, and how students often become the bridge that brings entire families to faith.
The discussion also dives into the spiritual realities missionaries encounter—including spiritual warfare, witchcraft, and cultural beliefs like the evil eye—and how faith, prayer, and community sustain those called to serve. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of evangelism in Guatemala, the beauty of discipleship, and what it means to trust God’s calling even when the path is uncertain.
Whether you’re curious about missions work in Latin America, passionate about Christian education, or discerning your own calling, this episode offers a meaningful glimpse into how God is working in Guatemala through faithful service and gospel-centered community.
Supporting Ella:
- To give online, please go to https://globalshore.org/staff-giving/ [https://globalshore.org/staff-giving/]. Follow the prompts for giving and choose my giving code, GO20, for those in Canada and, GU020, for those in the US, from the list of projects to support. (You can give in USD or CAD.)
- To give via e-transfer, please send that to giving@globalshore.org and add in the comments that it's for project G020.
- To give with a cheque, make cheques out to "Global Shore Opportunities" and do NOT write in the memo line. Attach a note with my name and my giving code (which is "GO20 " for those in Canada and "GU020" for those in the US). You can send cheques to the Global Shore Canadian office at 20 Pelican Dr. Saute Ste Marie, Ontario, P6B 3Z6.
- To give via direct deposit, please get in touch with our Donor and Partnership Coordinator at giving@globalshore.org. If you choose to give online or debit, you can also select an option to give monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually. Please remember that all donations over $20 are tax-receiptable. If you ever have any questions, feel free to ask me! My email is gabriellaschinkel@gmail.com.
Gavin Ortlund video:
- Should We Pray to the Holy Spirit? [https://youtu.be/Pv-886_h07Y?si=ApatjEv7j-XjYnLx]
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