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Reentry As I was preparing to move to Ecuador to serve as a missionary more than five years ago, I wrote blogs like “Leap of Faith”, “Preparing to Launch” and “Taking Flight”. In early July, I moved back to the U.S., so this blog post will reflect the process of

Introduction: As I neared the end of my five-year missionary service in Ecuador, my new friend Trace Pirtle asked if I would answer these interview questions that follow for his website. Structured Interview Questions: (by Trace Pirtle) · Can you share the moment when you first felt called to mission work?

Facebook Post from Raquel Espinosa – June 3, 2025 David, it has been a privilege to have you in Ecuador. Your presence here was not in vain. Although you have gone through difficult trials, your faith, love, and service have left a deep mark on many lives. You sowed in

News from David Batcheller – June 2025   Greetings again from Ecuador. I hope this letter finds you and your family are doing well. I’m overdue in sending out an update, so here goes. Over the past year, my involvement with the Arco church here in Machala has decreased as

Movie Review: Jesus Revolution A short time ago, my home church here in Ecuador watched the movie Jesus Revolution together. The aim of this movie was to dramatically portray the revival of the Jesus Movement that swept through the United States in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Since I

Merry Christmas from Ecuador! Update from David Batcheller – Dec. 2024 Greetings from Ecuador to all my family and friends. It’s the time of year when many of us reflect upon the good times we have had together and look forward to a new year of fresh possibilities. It has

A Brief History of Modern Zionism  In the late 1800s, a movement began with the dream of creating a homeland for the Jews, who had been displaced and persecuted around the globe for centuries. Most scholars and historians agree that the father of this movement was Theodor Herzl, an Austro-Hungarian

To all my dear friends and family,   I wanted to give you another update on how I am doing here in Ecuador. I have tried to keep in touch by writing blogs, sending a newsletter earlier this year, and posting on social media. I really appreciate all of your

My Cross-Cultural Learning Curve I wanted to share with you some more details about my new life here in Ecuador. There have been many cross-cultural adjustments, in addition to the language and changes in physical surroundings that are typical of any move. I believe the Lord has prepared me for

Greetings again from Ecuador! I wanted to share an update with you since it has been awhile. I hope you are doing well. I am continuing the process of conquering Spanish (poco a poco) and adjusting to the climate and culture here in Machala. We are getting ready to enter