Simón & Laura Flórez
Missionaries in Colombia
Ministry
Our ministry mainly focuses on three areas:
A) Reaching, training and shepherding the hearts of children and young people.
B) Teaching and training pastors and leaders through Bible Institutes.
C) Working alongside churches to seek the revitalization of local churches.
To accomplish all this, we work with a group of 60-70 children weekly in two locations. We have a team of World Reach missionaries with whom we work shoulder to shoulder to carry out the Bible Institutes.
Testimony
Laura: I grew up in a Christian family with my father as a pastor. That made me somehow consider myself worthy of God’s forgiveness and his love. Little by little He spoke to my heart through His Word. He showed me how immersed my soul was in evil and how much I needed Him. He transformed my heart and called me not only to love Him but also to proclaim His Name to the nations.
Simón: I also grew up in a Christian home where the Bible was read and God was worshiped every day. However, that did not keep me from my sinfulness, so after making very bad decisions, at age 15 I was able to understand that I had been a religious but not born again. God had not transformed my heart and it was then that I asked for His forgiveness and begged Him to save me. I knew that I simply needed Christ or I was going to die.
About Us
What are some of your hobbies?
Laura: I really like reading and spending time talking with people to get to know them better.
Simón: I like almost all sports. I play soccer and table tennis, and I also like strategy games like chess and Risk.
What is an adventure you would like to go on?
Laura: I would like to go to a vulnerable place where I can serve and work with children like in Kenya, Africa.
Simón: I would like to visit Israel. When I think about how the world revolves around that place, I get excited to learn more about it’s history!
Who from the Bible would you like to meet in heaven?
Laura: Moses, because just like me he was called to a mission but did not feel qualified. His fears and weakness were visible, but he grew to know God as a close friend.
Simón: I would like to talk to Abraham, and have him tell me about his faith. How he believed in God, and how he was able to overcome different trials by holding on to the God in whom he trusted.
Favorite Scripture
Laura:
“When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.” ~ Colossians 3:4
Simón:
“You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.” ~ Psalms 16:11
