XOCA Family

Mario and Keila

GlobalGrace missionaries are funded by voluntary gifts from individuals and churches. Your gift supports the ongoing work of this GlobalGrace missionary family.

More about the Xocas

Mario and Keila met their last year of high school (1989) and married in 1996. In 1998, he was hired by LG Electronics as an engineer in computer science in Reynosa, Mexico. From 2007 to Aug 2016 Mario was working as an IT manager for an automotive company, and he was in charge of the 4 factory plants located in Reynosa.  

As a bi-vocational pastor, Mario has a passion for sharing the Gospel and leads Bible studies three or four evenings a week. He and Keila, started a church in their home which soon reached 50-60 adults and 25 children. 

Two years ago, Mario started leading VBS with Isaiah 55, and the relationship grew. He is now serving as the full-time pastor of the ministry, leading the staff and teachers in devotions, Bible study, and worship. Keila has been working with Isaiah 55 Ministries organizing VBSs, and their two high-schoolers, Debbie and Ian, enjoy working with volunteer teams as translators. 

Using his many years of experience as an engineer, Mario also plays a key role in further developing the vocational and production ministries in Aquiles Serdán, the impoverished neighborhood where Isaiah 55 is working. In the evenings, Mario ministers with his local church fellowship.  Please pray for Mario and Keila in their roles with the ministry.  Pray that the love of Jesus will naturally overflow on those God brings his way.  Also, pray for Mario and Keila as they trust God for the much-needed financial support for their family as they serve.

Ministry Details

As a bi-vocational pastor, Mario has a passion for sharing the Gospel and leads Bible studies three or four evenings a week.  He and wife, Keila, started a church in their home which soon reached 50-60 adults and 25 children. They also work with Isaiah 55, a grace-based ministry.