The Position:
Partnering ABWE Team Ecuador and with EMS-Exalting My Savior, this position seeks to reach the local fire department community. This ministry overlaps with ministry to Emergency Medical Services, police officers, military, and hospitals. Many firefighters have lost hope and are passing through life on cruise control. They need someone to share the hope of Christ with them (Rom. 10:14-15). This is currently being accomplished through providing pre-hospital emergency medical trainings, fire/rescue specific trainings, station visits, ride-a-longs, and intentional Bible studies. A local church body connection is an integral part of the ministry. This position would best be filled by an experienced firefighter that would love to share the hope of Christ with this specific group of people.
The Need:
ABWE Team Ecuador and EMS-Exalting My Savior currently has many doors open amongst all levels of first responders, military, and emergency rooms. There are more requests than the current team can manage. Ecuador is currently undergoing an internal armed conflict with the military and police battling drug cartels. There’s a current threat against first responders, military, and their families. They need someone to be the light to them. Through courses such as Firefighting 1 & 2, Pump Ops, Vehicle Extrication, Water Rescue, Rope Rescues, and many others, the Gospel is shared, and the firefighters are connected to local churches.
The Impact:
ABWE Team Ecuador and EMS-Exalting My Savior has seen first responders and spouses trust in Christ and become involved in local churches. They are continuing to mature in their faith as we raise national leaders. The province within which the ministry is located, there are more than 200+ firefighters alone, volunteer and paid, cities and rural zones. The ministry is also receiving requests for training and Bible studies from all around the country of Ecuador which could impact thousands of firefighters and their families.
Is the Lord challenging you to serve firefighters and their families? Partnering with ABWE Team Ecuador and EMS-Exalting My Savior, you can help “Give Life to the Lifeless”. John 11:25-26