Hector Candelaria

“When God is at work, even hopelessness may be the doorway to fresh starts and new opportunities. “ - Alistair Begg

@geoffchang @manorjuan Excellent.

Spurgeon the Pastor is now available in Spanish! I've been encouraged to hear of Spurgeon's popularity in the Spanish-speaking world. Perhaps you might know of a pastor who would benefit from an introduction to his convictional ecclesiology and philosophy of ministry? lifeway.com/es/product/spu…

I loved getting to join and teach the @pracshephesp cohort tonight. Faithful group of pastors scattered all around the world in Latin America joining every week. Topic tonight was weddings and funerals. @Pastor_HectorC who is our @pracshephesp director is leading well!

Si a veces sientes que mereces una respuesta a tu oración o una bendición particular de Dios por tu arduo trabajo o sacrificio, vives por obras, no por gracia. — Jerry Bridges, Gracia transformadora

Pastors, it’s Monday. Don’t resign. Instead… 1) Drink some good coffee. 2) Lift something heavy. 3) Pray honestly. 4) Be Still and Silent. 5) Sit with a safe friend. Bivocational pastors at your other job, apply these in your short breaks and lunch hour.

Day 2634 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. (2 Timothy 2:23)

@warne Thank you.

@Pastor_HectorC The one by Barry E Horner is good but it has some alternate words in parentheses that can be annoying.

Does anyone know about a good modern English translation of the Pilgrims Progress?

Pastors, it’s Monday. Don’t resign. But drink some good coffee. Do something physical. Spent time with a life-giving relationship in your life.   Enjoy some stillness and silence. Pray. Rest. Let go of yesterday. There will be new mercies tomorrow for you.

A very encouraging event this morning for our second event for pastors focused on our call to shepherd people’s souls. A sweet room of pastors and some pastor’s wives, some who traveled 12 hours overnight to arrive at the event this morning. Thanks for praying.

We had a very fruitful first pastors event here in Quito, Ecuador. And they had a full display of Practical Shepherding books in Spanish. Pastor event number two is in the morning. Thanks for praying.

We made it to Ecuador. Got a good nights sleep. First event starts this evening. Thanks for praying. @practicalsheph @churchinhardplc

Early start as I head out on a full 8 day ministry trip. First stop: Miami (1 day) Second stop: Quito, Ecuador (4 days) Last stop: Orlando, FL (3 days) Speaking 10 times. Hector and I would welcome your prayers. @practicalsheph @Pastor_HectorC @churchinhardplc

Many people don’t know our story. This guy has done a great service. youtu.be/o-zdFr6XD8E?si…

@KarlVaters A text that has to be used often on this platform.

Day 2554 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. (2 Timothy 2:23)

@markchanski Thank you.

@Pastor_HectorC Greetings Hector. Stuart Olyott is excellent. He understands preaching to the heart. He gets it!

God spare us from hyper-academic, dull, cold, clinical preaching. “Christ was not a boring preacher!… People listened gladly. They were amazed… followed him in great crowds. His words gripped… were clear, authoritative, vivid, searching.” — Stuart Olyott

@KarlVaters This Ive had to put in practice.

Day 2549 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. (2 Timothy 2:23)

@PastorCroft Safe travels.

Welp. We are almost home after leaving Mauritius 2 days ago. Waiting to board our last flight from Chicago, which has been delayed five hours. Still hoping we’ll get to sleep in our own beds tonight. Thanks for praying.