We are honored to introduce you to Jorvin and his story. He is a great friend to Fox River and we have loved watching him grow as God has worked in and through him.
Jorvin is on staff as the youth pastor at the church in La Esmeralda. He has been part of the youth group from the very beginning…although we have been told that when he first started going he was the trouble maker. As the years went on he became a faithful member of the church and as he grew in his faith Pastor Denis saw something great in him, something he knew that God would use for His good and glory. That is when Pastor Denis put Jorvin in charge of the youth. Since then he has taken over the youth group and he also runs the soccer league up in La Esmeralda.
When Jorvin decided to give his life to God for full time ministry his parents did not support him. When he told his parents he was so excited, because he knew what a gift it was to be called to ministry. But his father did not feel the same, he told Jorvin that if he would do this he would no longer consider him a son. He ended up having to move out because his family would not support what God was asking of him. This was an extremely difficult thing for him to do, but he stepped out in faith knowing and trusting that God was in control. He didn’t have anywhere to go, he didn’t know where he would sleep, or what he would eat, yet he told God he would do what he was asked and that meant becoming an alien to his family. He saw how God provides for the faithful and he has been able to mend some of his broken family relationships. Now Jorvin's little brother, Hamilton, is leading the youth while he is away in Managua at seminary.
We see a great future for Jorvin as he continues to grow and trust in God. He just finished his first year of seminary, he has another 3 to go. If you have been reading along with us you would know that Fox River has bought land in a community called “Las Nubes” for a church to be built on. Along with Jorvin it is our prayer and desire that he will lead this church after he graduates. He has been instrumental already in leading bible studies and children's activities in this community and even while he is at school he continues to invest in them. His heart and passion for God is incredibly beautiful.
Will you pray for Jorvin with us?
- For his next few years as he studies in seminary.
- For his heart; being away from his home is hard.
- For his ministries; his heart desires to be in La Esmeralda and Las Nubes.
- That he continues to allow God to mold him.