Why should you choose Adventures in Life Ministry for your short term mission in Mexico?

One word ...  Relationships.  Relationships built on a foundation of Jesus Christ nurtured over more than 15 years serving alongside our partner churches in Mexico.

And within these relationships comes experience.  Experience that can only be gained from years of working to understand the cultural, political, and Christian ebb and flow of life in Mexico.

In a world of brokenness, we have become convinced that to share the Word of Christ in Mexico, we must first be the body of Christ.  It is why we strive to build authentic Christ centered relationships with the people of Mexico.

When you choose to partner with Adventures in Life Ministry for your short term mission, you enter into years of work done on your behalf even before you thought of participating.

If you are looking to experience the transforming power of the Gospel through short term mission in Mexico, either individually or with your group, and enter into a life changing relationship with the people of Mexico, Adventures in Life Ministry is for you.

Who We Are

Adventures in Life Ministry is a non profit 501(c)3 interdenominational short term mission organization.  As on-field host receivers, we work with churches, schools, universities, and individuals to evangelize, build churches, and provide humanitarian relief to the people of Mexico.

Our Vision

To make known the transforming power of the Gospel through short term missions in Mexico.

Mission

To develop ministry partnerships to reach the heart of Mexico.

Core Values of Adventures in Ministry

Adventures in Life Ministry believes that excellence in ministry and mission requires:

A growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Only by being connected intimately with our Lord and Savior can we truly experience the joy and freedom of His forgiveness which gives us our basis for worship and mission.

Interdependent partnerships within the church of Jesus Christ.

AIL Ministry believes that effective ministry partnerships must be mutually beneficial and formed with the ministry goals of each organization in mind.

Biblical and culturally appropriate training, leadership and follow through.

To serve with Adventures in Life is to enter into a series of long term ministry relationships.  This requires effective training throughout the mission experience, from the first pre field meetings through your post field debriefing.

The highest level of integrity and accountability.

AIL Ministry is managed by an experienced oversight board and is a member of the United States Standards of Excellence in Short Term Mission.  This insures our accountability not only in areas of ministry, but financially as well.

Statement of Faith

God

God is the Creator and ruler of the universe.  He has eternally existed in three persons:  the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.  These three are co-equal and are one God.  (Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

Man

Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character.  He is the supreme object of God’s creation.  Although man has tremendous potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”.  This attitude separates man from God.  (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1, 2)

Eternity

Man was created to exist forever.  He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with god through forgiveness and salvation.  To be eternally separated from God is Hell.  To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life.  Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.  (John 3:16; John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; 1 John 5:11-12; Matthew 25:31-46)

Jesus

Jesus Christ is the Son of God.  He is co-equal with the Father.  Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross.  He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death.  He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of kings, and Lord of lords.  (Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 15:10-13; Hebrews 4:14,15; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13

Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God.  He is present in the world to make men and women aware of their need for Jesus Christ.  He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation.  He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right.  The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.  (2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16, 17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:1)

Salvation

Salvation is a gift from God to man.  Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works.  Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin’s penalty.  Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.  (Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:4; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1)

 

The Bible

The Bible is God’s word to all mankind.  It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit.  It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.  Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.  (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5)

Our History

Adventures in Life Ministry has served in Mexico for over fifteen years. We began in 1992 in a small village midway between Tijuana and Ensenada, called La Misión.  It was there that we decided our primary short term mission to the church in Mexico would be to help small growing faith communities realize their dream of having a place to worship.

In the years since, Adventures in Life Ministry, along with thousands of participants in short term mission has built or helped build over 20 different worship centers, Sunday school additions, parsonages, and pastoral training centers.

Currently, we are serving in Ensenada, Guadalajara, and Oaxaca, Mexico.  While still maintaining a strong relational focus, we are working with several Mexican churches to develop holistic ministry models and pastoral training centers for the rapidly growing indigenous church in southern Mexico.

We have also been asked by the Baptist Seminary of Oaxaca to help them develop their own model for short term mission work, both within Mexico and internationally. 

Since our beginning in 1992, thousands of people have participated in God’s work through Adventures in Life Ministry.  Churches have been built, people have heard about and experienced the love of Christ, and countless lives have been changed.