Pastors Hector and Miriama didn’t set out to lead a church—but God had a plan. From a spiritual awakening in a Samoan church to shepherding The Gathering in Puerto Rico, their story is one of faith, surrender, and the unexpected journey into pastoral ministry.
At our recent Ladies of Faith gathering, we explored how His strength meets us in our struggles, inviting us to trade anxiety for peace and rise in our true identity through Scripture, testimony, and shared prayer.
This Father’s Day, we reflected on God’s design for family—where Christ leads, love grows, and healing begins. Whether husband, wife, or child, we’re all called to honor Him in our roles and reflect His heart at home.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” Psalm 27 reminds us that faith isn’t the absence of fear—it’s the decision to trust God in the middle of it. This devotional reflects on how to speak God’s promises into our present struggles with confidence and peace.
From caring for a sick family member to becoming the youth leader at The Gathering, Jessica’s journey is one of deep faith, cultural connection, and God’s surprising redirection. What began as a temporary move to Puerto Rico became a divine calling to build community, serve, and lead the next generation.
When Barbara first walked into The Gathering, she wasn’t sure it was for her. Quiet by nature, raised in a
In a heartfelt Mother’s Day message, women were encouraged to lay down the emotional “hats” of worry, stress, and fear—and trade them for peace, purpose, and God’s promises. Through personal testimony, Scripture, and a hands-on activity, the message offered hope and healing for every season of a woman’s life.
Pastor Hector reminds us that the Bible is more than a Sunday accessory—it’s our daily instruction manual. Real blessing comes not just from reading God’s Word, but from living it with faith, obedience, and urgency.
What makes The Gathering so special? For me, it’s more than just a church—it’s a spiritual family. In this post, I share how I found belonging, purpose, and God’s presence in a small but powerful community of faith here in Puerto Rico.
1 John 3:22 (NLT) ” And we will receive from Him whatever we ask because we obey Him and do