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In 1978, in Veracruz,
Mexico, Victor and Loida began assisting in the work of American missionaries,
Robert and Beverly Teachout. In 1983, when the Teachouts left the mission field
due to Robert's terminal illness, Victor thought his ministry was over.
However, God overruled. Through the Teachouts and their son, Brian, the Pinedas
learned about World Missions Far Corners and the many facets of evangelism
around the world, and in turn World Missions Far Corners became aware of the
missionary work the Pinedas had been doing. In 1984 Dr. J. Leonard Bell, President of World Missions Far Corners, met Victor and his family for the first time. It was a meeting from which grew a true friendship and working relationship that brought about a church/seminary that has resulted in the training of hundreds of nationals who felt called to preach and teach the Word of God; and it has also brought help to those who wanted to improve their quality of preaching. World Missions Far Corners provides the monetary support, Victor and family provide the hard, dedicated work. For many years, without complaint and without sharing their own personal infirmities, needs and disappointments, they have toiled to fulfil their calling. The well respected Seminary in Yucatan, Mexico and the church in Merida - "a mission in progress" - are solid and doing well. Victor, Loida and their daughter, Loidita, who is talented in the area of music as well as other areas of helps, work closely together in ministry in their church as well as the seminary. Plans for the building of a National Training Center have been "on the drawing board" in Victor's office since 1985. They are stored no more than seven feet from his desk and serve as a constant reminder of his vision for Mexico. Such a facility is so desperately needed. Victor has the engineers, architects, masons, and plumbers that are capable of doing the job -- all that lacks are the funds to do the project. In Victor's own words, "I want to concentrate even more, with all my energies, in the greatest and most important job in the world: making disciples and teaching them how to preach strongly, in the power of the Holy Spirit and be fully convinced of their calling. With my own experience, well qualified teachers, a library of books, and a hundred students plus many waiting to enroll, such a Training Center would be an outstanding institution with the Lord Jesus Christ as center. With God's blessing and provision, such a dream will be fulfilled; the Lord, surely, will give the increase and bring it to pass!"
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