Construction Initiative Supports Peruvian Amazon

Growing up in Mexico, [Eben Ezer Espinosa] Castro studied theology at Montemorelos University before heading to the United States to pursue a Master of Divinity degree at Andrews University in Michigan. But his dream faced a huge hurdle: he didn’t have the money to pay for the degree. Throughout his graduate program, he searched for sponsors, was blessed with odd jobs, and was amazed as fervently specific prayers were answered in front of his eyes. He started with nothing and graduated with no debt.

 

Being free and clear, Castro hesitated to begin studying in the aviation program; with his theology degree he could become a pastor and start earning a salary right away. Again, God provided the necessary funds for him to study aviation. “God clearly opened the way, opened the doors, and showed us that He would fulfill [this dream], and thank God, He did,” Castro recalls.

 

During his last semester in aviation at Andrews, Castro heard about Peru Projects and its need for a pilot. He could see the skills and education God was giving him as a pastor, mechanic, and aviator; it was exactly what was needed in this ministry. And so, Castro and his family moved to the jungle city of Pucallpa and began to live out his childhood mission aviation dreams. “It was really nice to see confirmation from God that [this journey] was His will, He was guiding us, and He got us through it, because He had a place for us to serve,” Castro said.

 

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