Meet Our Team
Kim Pate
Position:Founder and Director of In the Midst Honduras
Birthdate: January 20th
Countries lived in: United States, Nicaragua, Honduras
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3: 5-6
Home Church: Bethlehem Baptist Church, Sardis Alabama
Favorite Honduran meal: Carne asada (grilled steak strips), with chismol (a mix of tomatoes, onions, and peppers), refried beans, and tortillas
What you miss most about the U.S.: My family, long hot showers, and Chicken Fajita Nachos from Los Arcos (local Mexican restaurant)
Favorite part of ministry: Seeing souls saved, building one on one relationships with people, and teaching discipleship classes
Number of years on the field: 15+ years
Most unusual gift you’ve ever received: Live chickens
What advice would you give to someone who is praying about entering the mission field: Pray and know that you know that it is God’s will. Stand firm on His Word, because there will be many times that you want to throw in the towel and go home, but you have to remain faithful to His call on your life. People want consistency. Love them with Christ’s love, and don’t try to change them to be like you.
Email: info@inthemidsthonduras.org
Position:Founder and Director of In the Midst Honduras
Birthdate: January 20th
Countries lived in: United States, Nicaragua, Honduras
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3: 5-6
Home Church: Bethlehem Baptist Church, Sardis Alabama
Favorite Honduran meal: Carne asada (grilled steak strips), with chismol (a mix of tomatoes, onions, and peppers), refried beans, and tortillas
What you miss most about the U.S.: My family, long hot showers, and Chicken Fajita Nachos from Los Arcos (local Mexican restaurant)
Favorite part of ministry: Seeing souls saved, building one on one relationships with people, and teaching discipleship classes
Number of years on the field: 15+ years
Most unusual gift you’ve ever received: Live chickens
What advice would you give to someone who is praying about entering the mission field: Pray and know that you know that it is God’s will. Stand firm on His Word, because there will be many times that you want to throw in the towel and go home, but you have to remain faithful to His call on your life. People want consistency. Love them with Christ’s love, and don’t try to change them to be like you.
Email: info@inthemidsthonduras.org
Jessica Guinn Luque
Position: Administration and Event Planning
Birthdate: August 15th
Home State: Alabama
Home Church: Victory Baptist Church, Rockmart, Georgia
Favorite Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7
Favorite Honduran meal: Pollo guisado (Chicken cooked in a tomato based sauce), with red beans, cuajada (fresh, homemade cheese), and homemade tortillas
What do you miss most about the U.S.: My family, endless water/electricity, and conveniences (online payments and drive-thrus)
Favorite part of ministry: Salvations, and then seeing new believers become obedient by following in baptism and making other disciples
Number of years on the field: 4 years
New skills learned on the field: Driving a stick shift and cooking over a fire
Email: info@inthemidsthonduras.org
Position: Administration and Event Planning
Birthdate: August 15th
Home State: Alabama
Home Church: Victory Baptist Church, Rockmart, Georgia
Favorite Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7
Favorite Honduran meal: Pollo guisado (Chicken cooked in a tomato based sauce), with red beans, cuajada (fresh, homemade cheese), and homemade tortillas
What do you miss most about the U.S.: My family, endless water/electricity, and conveniences (online payments and drive-thrus)
Favorite part of ministry: Salvations, and then seeing new believers become obedient by following in baptism and making other disciples
Number of years on the field: 4 years
New skills learned on the field: Driving a stick shift and cooking over a fire
Email: info@inthemidsthonduras.org
Misael Luque
Position:Men’s Leadership Director, Teacher, Driver
Birthdate: August 14th
Hometown: La Ermita, Talanga, Honduras
Number of years in ministry: 5 years
Favorite Scriptures: Galatians 2:20
Favorite Honduran meal: Carne asada (steak), refried beans, cheese, avocado, and tortillas
Number of siblings: 15 biological + 8 adopted
Favorite part of ministry: Serving others
How has your life changed since receiving Jesus: My life has completely changed. That’s why I like Galatians 2:20. It’s not I who lived, but Christ who lives in me.
Worst part of ministry: When you want to help someone and don’t have the means to do it
Email: info@inthemidsthonduras.org
Position:Men’s Leadership Director, Teacher, Driver
Birthdate: August 14th
Hometown: La Ermita, Talanga, Honduras
Number of years in ministry: 5 years
Favorite Scriptures: Galatians 2:20
Favorite Honduran meal: Carne asada (steak), refried beans, cheese, avocado, and tortillas
Number of siblings: 15 biological + 8 adopted
Favorite part of ministry: Serving others
How has your life changed since receiving Jesus: My life has completely changed. That’s why I like Galatians 2:20. It’s not I who lived, but Christ who lives in me.
Worst part of ministry: When you want to help someone and don’t have the means to do it
Email: info@inthemidsthonduras.org
Ezra Luque
Position:Missionary in training
Birthdate: February 7th
Place of Birth: Catacamas, Olancho, Honduras
Name meaning: "Helper"-- and he loves to help!
Passport Countries: Honduras & USA
Favorite Foods: Watermelon, eggs, and beans
Favorite activities: Swimming, taking baths, and FaceTiming my grandparents and aunt in the States
Number of plane rides: 12 and counting
Languages learning: English and Spanish
Favorite toy: Sock monkey
Favorite church song: This Little Light of Mine
Email: info@inthemidsthonduras.org
Position:Missionary in training
Birthdate: February 7th
Place of Birth: Catacamas, Olancho, Honduras
Name meaning: "Helper"-- and he loves to help!
Passport Countries: Honduras & USA
Favorite Foods: Watermelon, eggs, and beans
Favorite activities: Swimming, taking baths, and FaceTiming my grandparents and aunt in the States
Number of plane rides: 12 and counting
Languages learning: English and Spanish
Favorite toy: Sock monkey
Favorite church song: This Little Light of Mine
Email: info@inthemidsthonduras.org
Courtney Dobbs
Position:Children's Ministry Directory
Hometown: Deatsville, AL
Birthday: August 17th
Favorite Scripture: Acts 20:24
Home Church: Wadsworth Baptist Church, Deatsville, AL
Education: Graduated from Troy University in 2012 with a degree in Human Services and Psychology Favorite Honduran Meal: Plato Tipico- Sausage, Plantains, eggs, guacamole, cheese, and tortillas. Ministry Experience: Orphanage Emmanuel, Guaimaca, Honduras
Years’ experience in Honduras: 3.5 years
Most looking forward to: Well, previously I served at an Orphanage, where I worked with only children which I loved but now I am looking forward to serving in a new environment, different community, meeting new people and building relationships and seeing God change hearts and lives.
Favorite part of ministry: Being able to give back to others, showing and spreading the love of Jesus, seeing the hearts and lives of others changed and learning about the culture I’m serving in.
Email: info@inthemidsthonduras.org
Position:Children's Ministry Directory
Hometown: Deatsville, AL
Birthday: August 17th
Favorite Scripture: Acts 20:24
Home Church: Wadsworth Baptist Church, Deatsville, AL
Education: Graduated from Troy University in 2012 with a degree in Human Services and Psychology Favorite Honduran Meal: Plato Tipico- Sausage, Plantains, eggs, guacamole, cheese, and tortillas. Ministry Experience: Orphanage Emmanuel, Guaimaca, Honduras
Years’ experience in Honduras: 3.5 years
Most looking forward to: Well, previously I served at an Orphanage, where I worked with only children which I loved but now I am looking forward to serving in a new environment, different community, meeting new people and building relationships and seeing God change hearts and lives.
Favorite part of ministry: Being able to give back to others, showing and spreading the love of Jesus, seeing the hearts and lives of others changed and learning about the culture I’m serving in.
Email: info@inthemidsthonduras.org
