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Northwest Chapel Missions, 6700 Rings Road, Dublin, OH (2026)

10/11/2026

🌀 HURRICANE UPDATE from Rosarito Beach 🌀

Hurricane Rachel is headed our way, and I have a quick update on what we’re watching and how we’re getting ready.

I also want to mention an interesting observation: there are three hurricanes threatening Mexico right now. See what it could mean from a biblical point of view, and why this is a time to pray, not panic.

🙏 Please pray for the families of Rosarito and Baja, our ministry team, and everyone in the path of these storms.

▶️ Watch the full update.

09/28/2026

Hi friends,

Recently, Mindy, Alejandro, and I shared this video of what it’s like to come see us here in Baja. (https://youtu.be/6k6_MbdlcfQ) Since then, I’ve been thinking about you, the one who watched it and thought, “Maybe someday…”

Maybe you’d just come visit. Maybe God has been nudging you toward a mission trip. Either way, I’d like to tell you what that could look like.

I want you to meet some very close friends of ours at Baja Christian Ministries (BCM). I’ve watched what they do up close, and I can tell you it’s the real thing. They are the hands and feet of Jesus. For more than 34 years, they’ve been building homes and churches, ministering in prisons, feeding families going through hard seasons, and putting Bibles into people’s hands.
BCM is headquartered right near us. If you come down, I can personally connect you with them so you can serve on the front lines with me. You’d get to be the hands and feet of Jesus too.

I’ll be honest. We'd love to have you here. Come sit with us, share a meal, and see this place for yourself. If you’ve never done missions work, let me introduce you to it. If it’s been a while, let’s get you back out there.

“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” – Matthew 25:40

Take a look at what BCM is doing: www.bajachristian.org
https://www.facebook.com/BajaChristianMinistriesbcm

And please follow along with us. There’s so much more I want to
share with you.

With love from the border,
Jon

09/19/2026

Where does ministry actually happen?

Not just in church buildings…

And you don’t have to cross a border to be part of what God is doing.

We’ve seen it in parks.

Around the neighborhood.

At the local Calimax Grocery Store.

At the taco stand.

Sitting at kitchen tables.

In everyday conversations that turn into something sacred.

Moments where a safe space is created — someone listening, praying, showing up with God’s love — and someone else opens their heart or shares what they’re carrying.

That’s it. That’s ministry.

Here’s the thing: He’s already placed you somewhere on purpose.

· Your neighborhood.
· Your circle.
· Your table.

So here’s a question for you:

Where have you seen God move in your everyday life? Or where might He be inviting you to step in?

You can do this too — right where you are.

And if God’s been stirring something in you, we’d love to meet you here in Rosarito Beach. At Bakers at the Border, we help people become the hands and feet of God in a community that will change you as much as you serve it.

First mission or twentieth — there’s something that happens in the field you can’t get anywhere else, and we’d love for you to feel it for yourself.

Send us a message. Let’s talk about what that could look like for you.

09/15/2026

We’re excited to share a meaningful milestone for Jon, Mindy, and the ministry in Rosarito: Jon has successfully passed his Charis Fellowship ordination examination!

Within the Charis Fellowship, this process helps affirm a pastor’s biblical understanding, theological and doctrinal convictions, character, ministry ability, and calling. It is a significant step of recognition among fellow pastors and ministry leaders.

For Jon, this achievement is especially meaningful. He is grateful to be recognized and affirmed by his brothers in the fellowship—and thankful for the opportunity to demonstrate that he can clearly understand, teach, and defend Scripture in Spanish.

This is also an important step in the path toward Grace Church being recognized as an established church rather than a mission. We are grateful for how God continues to build a foundation for lasting ministry, faithful leadership, and a growing church family in Rosarito.

Please join us in congratulating Jon, encouraging Mindy and Alejandro, and praying for the next steps ahead for Grace Church. God is at work, and we are thankful for everyone who has prayed, given, visited, and stood with the Bakers along the way!

09/12/2026

Hello friends!

If you’ve ever thought about visiting the Bakers—whether to spend time with us socially or to serve alongside us on a missions trip—you may have wondered: What is Rosarito Beach really like?

In this brief video tour, I’ll show you a little of Rosarito and help you get a feel for what you can expect when you visit. From the beauty of the coast to the everyday life and opportunities to connect with people here, Rosarito is a place that is best experienced in person.

Mindy, Alejandro, and I would truly love to welcome you. Whether you are considering a short visit, exploring a future missions trip, or simply want to see the place we call home, we hope this video answers a few questions and helps you take the next step.

We hope you’ll decide to come soon—we would love to share Rosarito with you!

09/09/2026

Hello family, friends, and followers...Jon here.

I’m excited to share that I’m continuing to work toward my Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential through the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
So, what is non-directive coaching?

It is a coaching approach centered on listening, asking thoughtful questions, and creating room for someone to think more clearly about their own life, challenges, goals, and next steps. Instead of telling people what they should do, a coach helps them uncover their own insights, identify possibilities, build a plan, and take meaningful action.

That can be especially valuable in ministry. People often do not need another person to quickly provide an answer—they may need a safe, encouraging space to process what is happening, recognize what God may be showing them, and move forward with clarity and purpose. Coaching can complement mentoring, counseling, discipleship, and pastoral care by helping people develop ownership of their decisions and goals.

The ICF certification process includes approved coach-specific training, mentor coaching, documented coaching experience, an assessment, and a performance evaluation. I’m grateful that this training was a gift from Vision USA, and it has become an important addition to both my professional and ministry toolkit.

As I complete the coaching hours required for my ACC credential, I’m looking for individuals who may benefit from a coaching conversation. If you are working through a goal, decision, transition, ministry opportunity, leadership challenge, or personal next step, I would be glad to connect.

If you would be interested in helping me complete my certification hours while receiving focused, encouraging coaching support, please send me a message.

08/25/2026

Hello, dear friends and supporters! There is a lot happening here at Bakers at the Border as summer begins to wind down.

Just like families in the U.S., back-to-school season is here for us too. Alejandro heads back to school this coming Monday, and he is excited to begin at a new school with a new teacher. We are thankful for this fresh start and would truly appreciate your prayers—that he would have a successful, productive year, build good friendships, and continue to grow in confidence and wisdom.

We also want to share an encouraging update from Grace Church Rosarito. Grace Church is a growing group of Jesus followers who want others to know more about Jesus and His Word, the Bible. We worship through interactive study, music, and simply spending time together as we learn what it means to love God and love others.

We are slowly settling into our new home, and it has been a joy to see this community taking shape. As summer wraps up and routines return, we are looking forward to seeing our Sunday gatherings continue to grow. Please pray that people in Rosarito who are searching for hope, community, and truth would find a welcoming place at Grace Church.

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9 NIV

Would you join us in praying for Alejandro’s school year and for continued growth at Grace Church Rosarito? Thank you for standing with us, encouraging us, and being part of what God is doing at the border.

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07/31/2026

Hello dear friends and supporters—thank you for walking with us.

We’ve just returned from a much‑needed holiday in southern Mexico, and it turned out to be more than just a break for our family. Somewhere between the long walks, quiet moments, and laughter with Mindy and Alejandro, I found myself asking the Lord, “What do You want from us in this next season, now that we’ve caught our breath a little?”

As we listened, one of the first things He pressed on my heart was simple but humbling: get moving and take better care of myself and Mindy. Ministry is a marathon, not a sprint, and we sensed God reminding us that our health matters if we’re going to keep showing up for the long haul.

He also nudged me about my coaching certification. I didn’t realize He cared about something that felt so “professional,” but I’m beginning to believe He has a plan for it. I’d love to start offering coaching to anyone following our journey—both to serve you and to log some hours toward my accreditation.

We also felt Him urging us to keep investing in the pastors and servants already in our circle through counseling and development tools. Since coming home, I’ve stepped into establishing Elders and Deacons at Grace Church and building better systems there. I thought I’d wait longer, but it became clear God wanted that moved up.

There’s also a deep ache in our hearts: we need more Mexicans in our lives. It’s easy to stay in an American bubble in our expat church community, but we know He’s called us to a truly bilingual Spanish/English church and to prepare for planting another Spanish‑speaking church soon. He’s bringing people; we’re praying for growth, especially new gatherers—and we just love Mexicans.

Finally, Mindy and I have been praying about offering workshops in local churches on spiritual warfare and trauma healing. Talking it through with our friends Mario and Silvia after we returned only confirmed that this is a direction God is pointing us later this year.

If anything God spoke to us on this trip stirs something in you—about health, coaching, leadership, bilingual ministry, or deeper healing—please reach out and connect with us here on social media. We’d love to walk alongside you, pray with you, or simply listen to what God is doing in your life.

This vacation to southern Mexico wasn’t just rest; it was a reset. We came back grateful, a little sobered by the weight of what’s ahead, but deeply hopeful. Thank you for praying for us, loving our family, and walking this road with us at Bakers at the Border.

07/14/2026

Hello, friends!

It's been a busy and blessed season here at Bakers at the Border, and we wanted to take a moment to share what's on our hearts.

Alejandro just completed 3rd grade and we are thankful for the many things he has learned and ways he has grown. We are looking forward to 4th grade at a new school in hopes that it will be a better fit and a brighter experience for him.

Mindy will also be stepping back for a season of rest and to focus on family. That drive from Rosarito Beach to San Diego multiple times a week, on top of her work responsibilities, home life, and ministry duties, has been a lot to carry. For the foreseeable future, she'll be focusing on rest and recovery — and we know she's earned it. She is very blessed to work for the Glenner Centers, who has allowed her to maintain her position as Director of Education and have the time off she needs.

As for me, work continues to go and grow like gangbusters. I count it such a blessing to do what I love from a home office a couple thousand miles away, while staying connected to this ministry that means so much to us.

And finally — what a gift it was to host our brother, Pastor Martín Guerena, executive director of Vision Latin America! He spent time with us planning joint projects between Bakers at the Border and Vision Latin America. We can't wait to share more as those plans take shape.

Would you join us in prayer? For Alejandro as he transitions to his new school, for Mindy as she rests and recharges, and for the exciting things ahead with Pastor Martín and Vision Latin America.

"Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." — Galatians 6:9

Thank you for walking alongside us and for your continued love and support.

07/07/2026

It's been a busy season for the Bakers, south of the border, and we can't wait to share all that God has been doing this summer in the weeks ahead. But first and foremost on our hearts today is our sister Gabby.

Gabby is the wife of our dear brother Ruben, who went to be with the Lord two years ago. Since Ruben's passing, she has faced some heavy challenges — and by God's grace, she has weathered many of them and come out stronger on the other side.

Right now, Gabby is walking through some difficult health issues, including a painful bout with shingles. We're asking our Bakers at the Border family to lift her up in prayer — for physical healing, for comfort, and for God's continued blessing and guidance as she keeps navigating life without Ruben by her side.

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." — Psalm 34:18 (NIV)

Would you take a moment right now to pray for Gabby? Your prayers matter, and we believe God hears every one of them. Thank you for standing with us and with her.

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