Red Roots Inc.

11/25/2025

Simon wrote today about something we experience often in ministry: the weight of walking with children and youth whose lives are anything but simple. It can make hope feel small.
But he points us back to what matters most, that God is faithfully at work, before us, with us, and beyond us.

Grateful for this reminder.

👉Check it out here:

As we move closer to Christmas, like many churches around the world, we’re beginning our Advent series, exploring the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. For the third year in a row, I was assigned to preach on hope. I joked with a friend about it, and he replied, “Simon, God must really be wan...

11/20/2025

"A strong community is not built overnight. It requires time, processes, healed wounds, uncomfortable conversations, shared prayers, corrected decisions, and genuine forgiveness. But what took months or years to build can become complicated in days."

Keep reading as Ruddy reflects on his experiences and encourages those of us navigating the ups and downs of real, lasting relationships within the church body.

In the last few months I have been thinking a lot about how costly it is to build something and how easy it is to destroy it. Not long ago I saw a video where a 22 story building was demolished in only ten seconds. Ten seconds to erase what took almost two years to construct, with hundreds of people

11/19/2025

Adding aquarium fish to our makeshift pond

11/12/2025

Ever felt like leadership was more burden than blessing?

Romon’s latest post, “When Leadership Feels Like a Demotion,” is one every leader (and future leader) should read.

“Leadership means making decisions that others won’t always agree with... That’s why true leadership requires humility — because it’s not about being liked; it’s about being faithful.”

Read more here 👉

When we moved to Bolivia 16 years ago (crazy, right?), we joined another ministry. We didn’t arrive with a grand plan or a vision to start something new. We just wanted to help wherever we could. From orphan care to church work, we threw ourselves into whatever needed to be done.

11/11/2025

Our team is back in Loreto!

Here you see Ruddy speaking with some of the students, introducing them to who we are, what services we’re offering today as a clinic and ministry, and sharing about our heart to serve them and their community moving forward.

Please pray that we can connect, encourage, and share God’s love in big and small moments.

11/04/2025

Fresh out!

Today, we hear from Melinda on her thoughts and challenges on integrity.

"Integrity isn’t formed in grand moments but in the small decisions: the stop signs we roll through, the “white lies” we tell to protect ourselves, the stories we tweak to sound a little better, or the times we conveniently omit details to win an argument. These are not just moral slip-ups. They are spiritual exercises that shape our character and reveal our hearts."

Integrity is often tested when no one else is watching. It’s not about doing what’s right because of fear of being caught, but because we want to honor God, even when the “wrong” way looks easier, faster, or even “justifiable.”

10/30/2025

New on the blog!

Camilo reflects on what gardening is teaching him about faith, discipleship, and the hard but beautiful work of preparing hearts.

Read it here:

Many of the books I’ve been reading about agriculture all begin with the same theme: preparing the soil. It’s one of the most demanding tasks in the entire planting process, and so far, it’s been the most exhausting one for me.

10/22/2025

"Life isn’t just futsal. For so many of our kids, life is hard — a crisis around every corner, a storm they’re trying to navigate. Some face unstable homes, limited education, health issues, or the pressure of adult responsibilities far too young. So how do we reach and help a wide range of kids with such different challenges?"

❗Read how Simon Howling, missionary and director of our futsal school, challenges us to live out “The Power of Presence” in our lives.

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10/22/2025 Simon Howling When people hear the term “futsal program,” they usually picture the training sessions, the uniforms, and the matches — a fun “kick around” that helps us connect and engage with kids in the community. You wouldn’t be wrong in thinking that. We connect with numero...

10/17/2025

We spent our morning at a school anniversary celebration where Ruddy was invited to speak.

It was a wonderful opportunity to encourage students, from preschoolers to seniors, as well as the teachers and staff. Grateful for every chance to plant seeds in young hearts always trusting God to bring the growth.

10/16/2025

Today, Ruddy shares his thoughts on what truly marks a believer. Take a moment to be challenged and inspired.

We hope you’ll join the conversation and share your thoughts below.

📣¡Para todos nuestros amigos que hablan español, ahora tienen la opción de leer en tu idioma!

At our ministry, we have a garden that has produced all sorts of things, and it excites us to see everything that’s still to come. I’ve watched many plants sprout, grow, and bear fruit there—but I have to admit, I’m no expert. When they’re growing, they all look the same to me: green leave...