A Bold Witness
Just outside Barcelona, Spain, Centro Familiar Cristiano (Christian Family Center or CFC) is sharing the hope and transforming love of Jesus. In Sabadell, surrounded by a culture where faith is often pushed to the margins and religious skepticism runs deep, CFC is a vibrant and growing community of believers, boldly living out the Gospel through worship, discipleship, and meaningful engagement with their neighbors. With passion, perseverance, and a deep love for God and others, this congregation is demonstrating that the good news of Jesus continues to take root and bear fruit, even in places where faith can feel like an unfamiliar story.
At the heart of CFC’s ministry is a growing love for Jesus and a longing for others to experience the life-changing power of His love. Their vision reaches beyond simply growing a church; they are cultivating a community where people deepen their relationship with Christ, discover and develop their God-given gifts, and are equipped to serve in God’s Kingdom. As they grow together in faith and purpose, CFC is raising up people who are ready to share the hope of the Gospel boldly and bring the love of Jesus into the life of their city.
Celebrating New Life in Jesus
“New life and new beginnings.” These were the words that captured the joy of the community in September, as it celebrated the baptisms of 16 people who made the decision to follow Jesus. The beachside baptisms were a beautiful and public declaration of faith. Surrounded by the church community, each person testified to their commitment to follow Christ, cherishing together the new life God is bringing about.
Growing Disciples and Church Leaders
In October, CFC launched its Bible Institute in discipleship and leadership development. Fifty students had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Scripture and theology, grow in their faith, and become better equipped for Christian life and ministry. The Institute offers two pathways. One prepares and equips graduates to lead discipleship home groups, which resulted in eight new home group leaders. These home groups are an important part of life for CFC, creating spaces where people build relationships, nurture spiritually, encourage one another, and grow as disciples. The other pathway explores key theological subjects, including the doctrine of God, salvation, and the life of the church.
Loving through Mission and Social Outreach
As the new academic year began, several mission and ministry opportunities resumed and developed. As part of its mission of community outreach, CFC works in collaboration with the Sabadell City Council to support families experiencing social vulnerability and exclusion in an underprivileged neighborhood in the city. The solidarity program includes dinners, food distribution, support for families in collaboration with social services, children's activities, workshops, and visits to residential homes. Children and teenagers have joined the program, many from a Muslim background, which has encouraged the Christians at CFC, as they offer a new perspective and experience of life filled with love, acceptance, and hope for a better future. Through these initiatives, CFC seeks to build relationships, demonstrate compassion, and make the love of Jesus tangible.
Another mission outreach point is “Punto de Encuentro” (Meeting Point) café. CFC opened the café more than a year ago in order to welcome more people into their space and create new opportunities for interaction with their neighborhood. Punto de Encuentro’s work has been so successful that it has extended its operating hours to welcome people in the afternoons as well.
This is just the beginning! There are many opportunities ahead as CFC continues to passionately pursue the work God calls them to do in their neighborhood.
The Impact
CFC is reaching its neighborhood with the Good News of Jesus Christ. The baptism of 16 new believers is just one indicator of the lives being changed because of their ministry. Countless others are encountering the Good News through home groups and social outreach.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Outreach Foundation seeks gifts to support the mission and ministry of Centro Familiar Cristiano as they continue to boldly proclaim and share the Good News of Jesus Christ in their community.
You may make a gift by sending a check to the address below with the partner name Christian Family Center Sabadell (CFC) on the memo line, or you can donate on our website: www.theoutreachfoundation.org.
