You’ve heard us say it many times—we equip leaders in hard places.
One of those hard places is Cuba. The island nation is facing tremendous challenges with out-of-control inflation and scarcity. Daily life is growing more difficult on a daily basis for the people, and basic life essentials can be nearly impossible to find.
There is a strong sense of urgency in the church to equip more leaders now—while the door is still open for Global Action to operate in the country. Cuban believers recognize that even more challenging days lie ahead, and the church needs strong, godly, compassionate leaders to help them faithfully navigate hardship. Now is the time.
We thank God for the 1,098 Cuban ministry leaders who have already been equipped since we started working there in 2018. These leaders are now actively serving their communities in powerful ways. We are also celebrating the 452 leaders who are currently going through our program. Please pray for them as they learn and grow.
Now is the time to equip leaders in hard places like Cuba and beyond. Will you partner with us today?
The large number of African slaves imported to the island in the 18th and 19th centuries has resulted in the unique Afro-Caribbean culture there today. These influences can be most clearly seen in Cuba’s vibrant music and the continued influence of spiritism.Cuba is a beautiful, green country with diverse landscapes. Its vast plains are perfectly suited for the cultivation of crops like sugarcane.Despite facing many challenges, the church in Cuba is vibrant and active. The house church movement has exploded, and Cuban Christians are passionate about living out the gospel in their communities.Cuba has a tumultuous history of harsh dictatorships, revolution, and communist oppression. The annual inflation rate as of May was a harsh 45.36%.
Cuba is a large island that stretches to a length of about 750 miles. It is roughly equivalent to the size of Tennessee, with a population of more than 11.3 million. Global Action currently operates 16 classes in Cuba, spanning the entire length of the country.
In September of 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Cuba and left devastation in its wake. The already struggling inhabitants of Pinar del Río and Artemisa (where Global Action has a strong presence) were left with destroyed homes and no electricity or clean drinking water.In response to the hurricane, Global Action was able to partner with our local students and graduates to provide emergency aid. We were also able to help purchase two homes for use as house churches after the house churches of our students were destroyed beyond repair.
Graduation Celebration – Cuban Style!
Our students in Cuba really know how to celebrate! They were filled with uncontainable joy at their graduation, and we wanted to give you an inside look. More than 100 Cuban leaders graduated from our program in April. Thank you to all our supporters for giving these leaders and others like them an opportunity to study the Word of God!
