David Batcheller’s Mission Update: Returning to Ecuador
2026-06-26
Update from David Batcheller – June 2026 Return to Ecuador! Dear family and friends, Read More →
Personal Reflection: My Elusive Dream
2025-11-04
“It is hard to escape the conclusion that today, one of the greatest roadblocks to the gospel of Jesus Christ is the institutional church. The student protester who held up a placard “Jesus Yes! Christianity No!” was expressing a sentiment widely felt: The institutional church too often represents something radicallyRead More →
Reentry Into Familiar Territory
2025-09-17
Reentry Into Familiar Territory 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 reflectRead More →
News from David Batcheller – June 2025
2025-05-31
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 asRead More →
September 2023 Newsletter from David Batcheller
2023-09-30
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 yourRead More →
May 2023 Newsletter from David Batcheller
2023-05-29
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 enterRead More →
Update from David in Ecuador, January 7, 2023
2023-01-07
Hello again from “Bananaland,” My adventure in Ecuador continues and in the process, I am getting a real education in cross-cultural ministry. At times it is difficult to not only speak or understand the language but also to comprehend the reasons for customs and traditions. Let me give you aRead More →