Cal and Jess Stuebner
Managua, Nicaragua — Calvary Chapel Managua
The Lord has graciously allowed Pastor Cal to serve at Calvary Chapel Managua for the past nineteen years. They have a small neighborhood church in a very poor area of Managua, the capital city of Nicaragua. It also supports a K–3 primary school, since most families in the community cannot afford the full cost of education.
After many years as senior pastor and praying for the Lord to raise up a local leader, Cal welcomed Mike Booth and his family, who joined the ministry and became senior pastor in November 2019. This transition has helped the church grow, especially among younger people. Since then, Cal has served as co-pastor, assisting with administration, occasional teaching, construction, and remodeling projects. This has also allowed him more time for home visits and one-on-one ministry.
Jessica has served in Nicaragua since she and Cal married in April 2009. She teaches secondary science at Nicaragua Christian Academy International (NCAI), where she loves exploring God’s creation from an apologetics standpoint through classes like Biology, Earth Science, Physical Science, Astronomy, Anatomy and Physiology, and Marine Ecology. She often highlights themes such as evidence of design and God being the creative artist, the perfect engineer, the original recycler, and more, helping students see how their worldview shapes their understanding of creation, especially regarding origins.
NCAI is an excellent Christian school founded over 20 years ago to serve missionary families and raise up Christian leaders in Nicaragua. With a U.S. curriculum, English-taught classes, and accreditation in both Nicaragua and the United States, students can easily transfer credits and diplomas. Being a Christian school, part of their program involves chapels, a middle school and high school youth group, mentoring opportunities, Bible study groups, and more. It’s regularly voted the second-best school in the nation and the only school in the top five with a special education program and an evangelical Christian foundation.
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
Matthew 6:33
Prayer requests:
Pray that the Lord would raise up more to serve in the church.
Pray for a successful conclusion to the upcoming discipleship class.
Pray for continued favor with the government and for wisdom to remain compliant in all areas.
Pray for the youth in the church to remain faithful and to continue growing in the Lord.
Pray for more students in the primary school, as finances are tight.
Pray for the two new teachers hired for next year.
Pray for God’s financial provision for every ministry and personal need.
Pray for the old church van, which needs significant repairs, but could be very useful if restored.
Pray for wisdom and strength over Cal, Jessica, and the leadership as they minister in different capacities.
Pray for unsaved family members.
Pray for Cal’s mom, Patricia for complete healing and strengthened health.
Nicaragua Christian Academy International Website: https://international.nca.edu.ni
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