CAM International of Canada

5 March 2013

CAM International becomes Camino Global

Press release:

CAM International of Canada

P.O. Box 92061, 2900 Warden Avenue, Toronto, ON M1W 3Y8

CAM International of Canada becomes Camino Global

Toronto, ON March 5, 2013 – CAM International of Canada announces its official launch as Camino Global on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. The name Camino Global was affirmed by the CAM Canada Board of Directors on October 3, 2011 when the journey began to legalize the change.

Generating this new brand identity has included a long and thoughtful process, stretching back to 2010, including surveys and testing recognition effectiveness from a key sampling of mission leaders, donors and constituents, both English and Spanish, who have a longstanding awareness of the purpose and activities of the mission.

Camino is a Spanish word meaning journey, path, or way. The inclusion of the word Global provides a clear scope for the journey, and reflects the Latin American Diaspora, the migration of Spanish speakers across the globe. The name Camino Global makes it clear that ministry efforts are no longer limited to one region, but are truly focused worldwide and alongside the Spanish-speaking church.

Camino also has significant biblical meaning, pointing to Christ who said, “I am the Way” [John 14:6]. As far back as the first century, Global Christians were known widely, even at the highest government levels, as followers of The Way. [Acts 9:2; Acts 24:14]

CAM International of Canada incorporated in 1968 after serving more than a decade as a receipting office. In the mid-1970s they were renamed CAM International of Canada in an effort to better communicate the breadth of regional scope into Mexico, Spain and Panama. The change to Camino Global in 2013 once again represents the desire to convey a broadening scope of ministry – not only in Central America but also in South America, Europe and Asia. Spanish is the second most frequently spoken language in the world. Serving the Church, Camino Global will journey with Spanish speakers everywhere to transform communities, equip believers and reach the world.

With over 120 years of faithful ministry internationally, Camino Global today is comprised of some 300 missionaries and staff with feet on the ground through 26 teams in 9 countries across 4 continents. Through the Obrerofiel e-ministry, 125 countries are responding to the gospel. This globally expanding impact has led to the deployment of teams in new fields like Colombia and Uruguay, as well as the mobilization of Spanish speakers to such places as Albania, India, Turkey and The Philippines. Teams are focused on sharing the journey of transformation among Spanish-speakers around the world, producing a growing number of biblically mature disciples who, in turn, make disciples globally. This partnership with Spanish-speakers to fulfill the Great Commission worldwide is at the heart of the 21st century vision of Camino Global.

During this transition phase, cheques should continue to be made out to CAM International of Canada.

For more information, visit www.camcanada.org and www.caminoglobal.org

Note from Jim: Please do note that, despite the official launch, the name change is still in process – meaning that, as the press release states, cheques should continue to be made out to CAM International of Canada. Thanks! 🙂

17 January 2013

Hurtling into 2013!

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With the unexpected trips of the past couple of months, it’s taking us a little while to catch up with 2013! Although frankly so much has happened already in 2013 it’s hard to believe it’s only the 17th!

As you may know we took a trip to the border to be involved in the Rio Grande Bible Institute mission conference, and to deal with some paperwork. I’d rather not describe all of our adventures, but let’s just say we weren’t very involved in the conference, between health issues and paperwork issues.

In spite of all that, two bits of good news…

Samuel in the workshop at RGBI

We did get the paperwork done that we needed to get done – without a hitch.
The conference actually went very well, and CAM/Camino/FAMex were well represented by Rod, Samuel, Fernando and Erik. They talked to a lot of students, gave an interview, and presented a workshop about using creative means in evangelism and reaching out to urban and rural areas of Mexico.
We were able to bring some things back from the US for some friends here.

Home again, we’re still catching up after our trip, although the kids have started school again with a vengeance. Today Nathanael was learning about the Imperial Woodpecker (currently his favourite bird – sadly, it’s probably extinct). And Hannah was learning about liquid cohesion.

Community centre activities started up this week, and Shari helped with a baking class this morning. So far everyone seems encouraged about the number of people coming to the community centre and to the Bible studies.

Lord willing I’ll be helping out in various areas during the first part of this year – giving Bible studies, preaching, and being involved in outreach in various areas (not just JesÃºs MarÃa). We also continue to help with fundraising efforts here and abroad for the new church property. And – let’s face it – we have visas on the brain and are still working to get those! 😛

We’re looking forward to various people coming short term in the months ahead. We’re hoping to see some families come down, as well as individuals and teams. Anyone want to do some construction work? 🙂

So – I guess we’re well into 2013, whether we like it or not! Today I was reminded of these familiar words from the Gospel of Matthew, about our Lord’s compassion. Truly so many people are “harassed and helpless”. Please pray for labourers!

And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction.

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.”

(Matthew 9:35-38)

9 January 2013

Here in Texas

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We’re in Texas for a few days, representing CAM International of Canada at a conference at Rio Grande Bible Institute. We would love to see some of the students here take some time to serve with us in Mexico.

Thanks for your prayers!

4 January 2013

Land for the Church? Let’s do it!

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Many of you know about the land we’re hoping to buy as a church here in Ixtapaluca. I wanted to explain things in a little more detail, so that’s what the video below does.

Update: I have discovered there actually are one or two things to be fixed in the original video! The numbers were accurate, as I said in my original post (though estimates), but I’ll be making some corrections. If you’re on our support team and would like to see the new & improved version, let me know and I’ll try to make sure you see it when it’s done! 🙂 Update to the Update: The video is done – if you’re on our Support Team, let us know if you would like to see it and all the latest information about the project.

Meanwhile, for more information, be sure to bookmark the Ixtapaluca Project page.

3 December 2012

Note to Donors (whom we appreciate!)

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A reminder from our head office in Ontario, Canada! Yes, we are with

Yes, CAM International of Canada partners with Camino Global in the USA. And yes, CAM International of Canada is aiming to change its name.

But it’s still CAM International of Canada.

What does this mean?

It means that if you want to give financially to our ministry, and you’re writing a cheque to CAM International of Canada in $CA, you must make sure the name is right. If your cheque says “Camino Global”, CAM International of Canada can’t cash it! They’ll have to send your cheque back to you.

If you’re giving to Camino Global (in the US, in $US), then you can go ahead and make out a check to Camino Global. We appreciate US donations, and yes, you can donate to our account through the US office!

But for those who want to donate to our ministry through the Canadian office – please make sure your cheques (if you’re using cheques) say CAM International of Canada.

Note: Yes, the original plan was to change the name of CAM International of Canada this past spring. But the realities of paperwork and legal process have meant – a lot of complications! But don’t worry – we’ll keep you informed.

Meanwhile – thanks so much for your gifts that make this work possible! 😉

2 November 2012

Short Term in Mexico: 2013

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There are some great opportunities to serve coming up next year! The new CAM International of Canada / Camino Global brochure has come out to promote the Emerge internship program.

The program includes exposure teams (1-3 weeks), Emerge Summer Internships (4, 6, or 8 weeks), and customizable internships (2 weeks to 6 months).

Opportunities here in Mexico include sports ministry, teaching English, graphic arts and animation, martial arts, and more!

To find out more, download the brochure now (pdf). This is an excellent time to prepare if you’re thinking about next summer. Don’t wait too long!

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