In response to an invitation to provide assistance to our nation's southern border, Bethel Global Response has plugged into a migrant base that God is using to bless the nations and equip believers for His name.
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2024 Update
The tension experienced in a border town is no secret - worlds, values, and stories collide at the intersection of two
Yet, there is an obvious need that transcends across barriers — over 100 million people around the world have been forced to flee their homes. The truth is, the asylum seeker's migration journey is not often seen between fleeing and arriving in a country; the uncertainty that lies in the in between. A migrant is often risking everything to move their family away from any sense of normalcy and security for their safety and well-being.
The waiting is often the most courageous and vulnerable part of the process. So, when the invitation arose to bring assistance and support to the migrant crisis knocking on the Southern border it was with great expectation we accepted the opportunity.
Eight years ago Pastor Gustavo began to house migrants in the sanctuary of his church: Ambassadors of Jesus Christ. Now, with the addition of multiple buildings, he is consistently sheltering up to 1800 migrants, and the needs continue to expand.
For the past three years we have partnered with Pastor Gustavo, Hand of Hope, and Mercy Chefs in Tijuana, Mexico to provide resources and financial provisions to help feed and shelter migrants seeking asylum.
A few weeks ago, we were able to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the Ambassadors of Jesus Christ Church, which is currently sheltering 1300 migrants. It was an honor to celebrate a faithful servant like Pastor Gustavo and we are excited to continue to support this mission with monthly care teams in addition to the provision for 1,423,500 hot cooked meals made possible by Hand of Hope (the philanthropic arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries).
October 13, 2022 Update
It is our blessing and privilege to announce this program has been extended for an additional year! In spring of 2021, the spiritual attention of the house was turned towards serving the State of California by lending our strength to the migrant crisis knocking on our southern border. Jesus highlighted a man of God who opened his church doors to families six years ago and now houses a maximum of 1,300 migrants in his buildings every day totaling over 5,000 individuals annually.
Potable water and financial provision for food were leveraged through our partners for 12 months of assistance resulting in a new fresh water system and provision for 1,423,500 hot cooked meals. Hand of Hope (the philanthropic arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries), YWAM, Water Mission and Mercy Chefs have all contributed to making this abundant blessing possible.
Monthly teams of ministry students from Bethel's Supernatural School of Ministry have gone down seeing salvations, physical healings, relief from trauma, and joy. These trips will also continue for the 2nd year, with the intention of creating a more regular, structured, healing rooms approach taking advantage of the momentum of faith the Holy Spirit is building!
October 14, 2021 Update
In response to an invitation to provide assistance to our nation's southern border, Bethel Global Response has plugged into a migrant base that God is using to bless the nations and equip believers for His name.
Run by Pastor Gustavo, Ambassadors of Jesus is a church that is currently housing anywhere from 1,000 to 1,500 migrants on any given day. Knowledgeable regarding the legal process for asylum seekers in the United States, Pastor Gustavo feels a calling to feed migrants the word of God while giving them a safe place of refuge until they are processed into the United States or are sent back to their home nations, including places like Equador, Honduras, Columbia, Guatemala and Haiti. These individuals have often experienced great trauma and loss in their ongoing struggle to find a safe place to live.
Bethel Global Response has come alongside Gustavo, inviting Hand of Hope, Water Mission, Mercy Chefs, and YWAM to join this initiative. Together, we have equipped the center with potable water and regular food supply, relieving the burden of Gustavo in the care of these people with nothing. Monthly teams of Bethel's School of Supernatural Ministry students join BGR south of the border to minister in healings, salvations, and the love of the Father.
Bethel Global Response oversees a team of over 1,000 people who are trained to respond to disasters. While carrying the atmosphere of heaven, we tangibly display the love of Jesus by meeting physical needs through ash outs, relief and recovery training, food distribution, and more. We meet people in moments of crisis with hope and love. Through these divine opportunities, we see life restored and people beginning to dream again.
November 8, 2024
War against Ukraine was declared February 24, 2022 and since then we have seen the largest refugee crisis to hit eastern Europe since World War II. Bethel Global Response began their work on the ground seven days later and hasn’t left since.
October 2, 2024
Hurricane Helene was nothing short of unprecedented—truly the storm of a generation—impacting regions across six Southeast states.
February 16, 2023
The world is still reeling from the devastation and loss of life in Eastern Turkey and Northern Syria. A 7.8 earthquake occurred early in the morning on Monday, February 6, 2023. Bethel Global Response began their work on the ground 48 hours later.