Lead pastor
Jesus Santana Mares
Monte de los Olivos
Lead pastor Jesus is already a PPM365 partner and enrolled in the program, but you can make a donation in their honor and support another church in Baja California, Mexico.
Lead pastor Testimony:
Pastor Jesús: “My childhood was really heavy because I suffered from emotional violence, etc. But when I met God my life really changed. I met my wife and I've learned to walk with God. God has put people in my life that have blessed me.” Pastora Aurelia: “I was born in a Christian home. My uncle used to be the pastor of Monte de los Olivos, then my parents were the pastors as well. When I was 6 years old I accepted Jesus. I have always seen my parents' example and I served as a teacher with the kids ministry. Also, at the worship team.”
Meet the church:
Monte de los Olivos
Monte de los Olivos started in 1969 in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico . It is pastored and led by Jesús Santana and Aurelia Drew, husband and wife. Many years ago in 1969, a woman donated the church property for a small group of people to meet together for worship. A missionary came down to serve and donated wood to start the construction of the church building. Carlos Montoya (Aurelia's uncle) was the first pastor of the church and after some time of preaching the gospel, Carlos Drew (Aurelia's father) accepted salvation and decided to become a member of the church. After that, the church continued to add members each week and continues growing even now.