What exactly is Brazos Abiertos?  It is the name of an association of churches developed by Heart To Honduras.  Spanish for “Open Arms,” it presents a word picture to express our desire to be churches with warm hearts and open arms to the down-and out and the lost, to love and restore their lives in Christ. The mission of Brazos Abiertos is “to love and restore.”

Since its conception, Heart to Honduras has endeavored to work through local churches in rural Honduras. Ministry founder Charlie Smith firmly believed that it made no sense to address only a person’s physical needs without also addressing their spiritual needs. As believers in Jesus Christ we are taught to share Jesus in all that we do and say. Whenever possible we have partnered with a local body of believers to minister to the needs of communities through monthly pastoral support, church improvement projects, providing teaching materials, periodic pastoral meetings, seminars, and campaigns, sponsoring children’s and youth activities, and equipping the churches to meet the physical needs in their villages.

The Sister Church Program provides opportunities for Heart to Honduras and its supporters to enhance and strengthen this cooperative spirit with Central American churches as never before. North American churches establish sister church relationships with Brazos Abiertos Churches in Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica discover and enjoy the process of mutual encouragement.

Learn more about the Sister Church Program.