The Mesoamerica Region's Nazarene Youth International, in partnership with Nazarene Seminary of the Americas, opened two new Youth Ministry Academy centers in Mexico April 13; one in Tapachula and the other in Tuxtla Gutierrez. The centers' inaugural classes include 50 students.

Mexico South Border District Superintendent Roberto López Fajardo, Mexico Field NYI Coordinator Joshua Villatoro, and Mesoamerica NYI Coordinator Milton Gay attended the service.

“Since its inception in 2010, the NYI is investing in training and developing leaders comprehensively to guide this generation into a relationship with Christ that will last a lifetime," said Odily Díaz, NYI coordinator for the region's North Central Field. "There are already seven educational centers running, and by the end of 2015 we expect to graduate about 80 leaders who join 160 specialized in youth ministry. Soon we will be working with youth in Cuba as well. We give glory to God for the progress and growth of our youth leaders!”

To be a part of the academy or read more, visit jniregionmesoamerica.org.

--Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica Region