And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory…
John 1:14
IBI CHENALHÓ - August 2025
Session IV Christ Kingdom in the Church with Professor Ron Gray and Pastor Joe.
Professor Ron Gray and Pastor Joe.
Berenice interpreting.
Director Raul and Maestra Jemima with students who have excelled academically as well as spiritually.
IBI Chenalhó - November 2025
Session VII Christ Kingdom in the Marketplace was taught by Stephen and Mike.
Luis and Berenice (interpreters), Maestro Lorenzo, Maestra Rosy, Director Raul, Russell and Charlotte, Professor Stephen, Maestra Jemima, MXO helper Carlos, Professor Mike,
Luis Pinto interpreting for Professor Stephen.
Special dinner for professors at the home of former graduates Ismael and Liz.
Class of 2026 preparing for the March 21st graduation. All professors and student sponsors are invited to attend.
IBI TUXTEPEC - August 2025
Class of 2027 Session II Basic Bible Doctrines.
Dr. LeRoy Curtis who has written all the Inductive curriculum material that IBI uses.
Prayer time with Dr. LeRoy, Professor C, and students.
This class is filled with enthusiastic students with a deep desire to know God and His Word.
IBI TUXTEPEC - November 2025
Session III God’s Provision Through Christ with Professors Joe, Cathy, Don, and Pastor Jim of Ohio.
Much prayer took place throughout the week for the students and professors.
Professors Jim, Joe, Cathy, Charlotte, Russell and Professor Don.
Class of 2027 enjoying night of worship and fellowship.
IBI Student Sponsorship
For MXO, the greatest calling and need continues to be to train up pastors and leaders and to raise funds for their schooling.
A student sponsorship is $800 for the complete two year program and it takes more than one sponsor per student. An entire two week session is $5,000 per campus. If you would like to help, it can be monthly, annually or one time online or by mail. Whatever works for you.
God has been faithful and so have our sponsors for the past 12 years of IBI history!!
Beholding God’s Glory
“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory! ”
MXO is devoted to helping others know the redemptive message of the birth, life, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus which gives us life and life more abundantly in this present time and in the age to come. Our teams throughout the year were committed to carrying out the Great Commission to go into all the world and preach this Gospel message. Since there are language barriers, some of that was done by example of showing God’s love to those in need.
Our students of IBI spend two years dedicated to focused study to gain insight and knowledge of what the written Word (Jesus) has to say to us and allowing their lives to be transformed by the living Word of God. We are faithful to this cause of Christ and His love for the people of MX, and we have beheld His glory!
Shayla Hintz, Charlotte, and Katie Bergford.
There are so many to thank as this year comes to a close. An unseen part of MXO, but a very vital one, takes place in the office of our US home. As seen in photo on the right, these ladies and dear friends were both God sent. Shayla Hintz, daughter of Professor Stephen Rannells who helped establish the two IBI Bible Schools in MX, has been our office secretary for the past 12 years. What an amazing and efficient person she has been! We became extremely dependent on her office knowledge and appreciate her years of faithfulness. God directed Shayla to move to another non-profit ministry with a full time position. Even though our hearts were sad, we could see God’s hand in it all. And God had a plan! Shayla had a good friend from her church who is a perfect fit for the part time secretary position with MXO and her own personal needs. Katie Bergford has a business degree and grew up around missions and business. God went before this change, and its been pure joy. God is good and faithful!
Russel, Charlotte, Berenice, Luis, and Carlos.
Berenice, Luis, and Carlos in the photo with us on the left are absolutely remarkable! They are our voice in Spanish and Tzotzil and our right hands. Their expertise has been a vital part of everything we have accomplished in MX in recent years. What a gift they have been to us, and the level of ministry has increased greatly because of them!
Thank you all for your prayers, financial contributions and trips to MX this past year. You are also remarkable and a part of all that is done! Merry Christmas to you and your family! May this be a new year of beholding His glory!
Blessings!
Russell & Charlotte
Marriage Conference - Tuxtepec
Pastor Cesar and Mauri organized the conference which exceeded all our expectations in attendance and ministry.
Guest speakers Joe and Cathy Schoblocher did an outstanding job of teaching during the conference.
Many thanks to Jacquline and Josias, Berenice and Luis, and all their team for the beautiful decorating, serving, and interpreting.
Earlier in Chenalhó, Pastor LaNell Miller was honored with a beautiful celebration for 23 years of ministry in Chiapas.
Women’s Conference
Pastors wives from throughout the Highlands gathered for an all day meeting in Chenalhó. Many thanks to all who came together to make this event possible.
Olga, Rosy, Kim, Barbara, Charlotte, LaNell, and Rosa. Conference meetings included Rancharia Sinai, Tzabalhó, and Chenalhó.
Thank you to the Bethesda Tuxtepec team for faithfully preparing and serving the special luncheon for the women, men, and kids totaling around 350 people.
It takes a very large team to conduct the week of conference - Chenalhó and IJSR leaders, Bethesda team, COTR-TX, and MXO.
Many gifts were distributed throughout the week. Thank you COTR-TX for financing the conference, ministering to children in every location, and for the construction on the Chenalhó dorms.
Construction Projects
Home for Chenalhó Widow
Home was built by Family Life Church of Lafayette, LA.
The team was led by Cassie Miller. She is the wife of Senior Pastor Brandon Miller of FLC. Cassie’s first trip to Chiapas was at 14 years old, and now she leads mission teams for FLC.
Dedication prayer of this home.
FLC ladies met with ladies of Pastor Alex’s family of Chenalhó for an evening of prayer and fellowship.
Team also helped Barbara with children’s outreach ministries around Tuxtla.
House Construction
Pastor Ryan Jordan led this FL team from Access Church to Chenalhó and built two homes. Home was built for an elderly couple with health issues.
House dedications are always so special.
Special thanks to Pastor Ryan and his teams who have been coming to MX for many years now!
Second home built for widow of Chenalhó.
The team also ministered to children and conducted a medical campaign with Dr. Lulu of Tuxtla.
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