Baptist Missions: Working together, saving lives

Work summary

Since July 2004 Andrew has been pastoring the 'Cristo Viene' (Christ is Coming) church in Algeciras, Southern Spain. This historic congregation was on the verge of closing before the Reid's arrival. However, with a little encouragement and leardership the church has regained its joyful witness and we have seen a succession of adults and children won to the Lord.

Background

Andrew was born into a missionary family in Spain whereas Ruth is a Belfast girl, born and bred. They met as students at Queen's University and during that period both of them became members of Windsor Baptist Church, Belfast. Some time later, after both of them had worked abroad, Ruth began five years of ministry amongst students with IFES Ireland. Andrew worked for three years as Assistant Pastor in Windsor and in Hamilton Road Baptist Church, Bangor. For each of them this time of ministry was an invaluable experience. They were married in 1994.

Family

Naomi (23/12) Ana (17/10) Reuban & Matthew (6/8)

Interests

The children love the beach! - Andrew enjoys books, with Patrick O'Brien currently a favourite author - Being in Spain with four children, Ruth doesn't get much chance to enjoy herself, a good evenings craic with friends would be her choice!

Projects

1. A summer team is run during the summer which includes a children's beach mission; outreach to teenagers and night time street-work. 2. Bible studies in church member's homes to extend further the church's witness in different neighbourhoods. 3. There is an ongoing 'social help' programme to give basic food to the needy. 4. Ultimately we want to see the gospel spread out from Algeciras elsewhere.

Prayer

For ongoing unity within the church.