CMA PARAGUAY, 5th National Rally

Over the weekend of April 29th -30th 2022 in Campo 9, state of Caaguazu Paraguay, we were part of the 5th CMA national rally.

When CMA started back in 2006, we never thought it would become a national force to grab the attention of Paraguayan bikers with a passion for God and big engines. But it did, and today I see how God can use crazy projects, and dreamers like Herb Shreve (founder) to accomplish his purposes.

The theme for this weekend was RESET. After covid-19 and all the uncertainties around the world, we are living a change of paradigm on how to do things, what to expect and how to operate in this digital, fast changing world.

I was invited to share a word, during a sessions at the rally. Jesus himself a master reset pioneer. He challenged the thinking of contemporary Jews. He would confront the status quo, fulfill scripture by being faithful to the prophets, yet contextual to the needs of the people. He always dealt with the heart and He always cut right thru the fluff.

CMA is an organization that has been disrupting how we ought to reach the lost. Seeing Baptist, Mennonites, Wesleyan, Presbyterians, Church of God and Pentecostals come together to worship in one place, focus on Jesus, without the banners and preconceptions of our churches is so heavenly and refreshing these days.

I believe the best days of CMA Paraguay are ahead. Please keep CMA Paraguay in your prayer radar.

https://www.facebook.com/cma.asuncion2013 (check out for more information)

https://cmausa.org/WhoWeAre/OurStory (a little history)

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