The Nichols Family-Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico

RAÍCES (Roots) - A New Chapter Begins: March 2024

Raíces/Roots: When well-nourished and firmly-established in fertile soil, it is the roots that anchor the rest of the plant yielding healthy fruit.

Jeremiah 17:7-8 "Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit."

I, Karlee, have always loved the idea of being “rooted” in Christ, knowing that it is the health and nourishment of the roots that provides stability during the storms and the goodness of the fruit. The gardener tends to the garden, carefully feeding the roots. We may not see them, but their importance is much greater than anything visible in the end.

We serve a BIG God. We plan to dream BIG, knowing that each ministry and organization starts with a vision. We long to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and spread hope to as many people as possible through the Great Commission. He will receive the glory! Thank you for believing in us over the last three years! He is not done, yet, and there is a lot more work to be done!

Very soon Raíces Global will be raising funds to purchase property and employ a local team. We will update you regularly where we stand financially in this process. If you would like to donate toward the purchase of open land or would like to help in the fund-raising process, please contact us directly.  We would love for you to be a part of our journey!

WHO WE ARE

Founded by Reggie and Karlee Nichols in April 2024, Raíces Global is a non-profit, 501(c)3, evangelical Christian outreach family and community program located in urban Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, in the neighborhood of Ejidal Ocolusen. Reggie and Karlee have been full-time missionaries in Morelia since September of 2021. They reside in the neighborhood of Ejidal Ocolusen in Morelia permanently with their four children Selah, Levi (Noche), Weslee, and Harmony. 

VISION

The vision of Raíces Global is for those served to be rooted in the love of God and a relationship with Jesus Christ while being exposed to biblical truths and practical life opportunities.

MISSION

The mission of Raíces Global is to provide local programming through organizational intercultural staff and international partners. 

HOW: Raíces Global shares the gospel of Jesus Christ to make disciples through providing wholesome spiritual, educational, recreational, social, and community-based programming and events. Our goal is to strengthen the family unit, teach God’s design of self-worth, and encourage a spiritually, emotionally, and physically healthy lifestyle while providing a physically safe environment. As an organization, we strive to intentionally train staff to be Christ-centered leaders that value education, excellence, integrity, and human dignity.

CORE VALUES

Purpose - Together through prayer, the study of His Word, and consistent fellowship, we are pursuing a love for God, our Creator; a relationship with Jesus, our Savior; and a discipline of listening to the Holy Spirit, our guide. 

Community - We are creating consistent fellowship with those in our neighborhood to create like-attitudes, interests, and goals to improve the lives of those living around us. 

Holistic Health - We are training our team and our community to be aware of the need for healthy decisions   in all areas of our lives. 

• Spiritual - Discovering and growing in the understanding of who we are as children of God through the love of Jesus and how the Holy Spirit works in our lives as we deepen our passion to live intentionally focussed on becoming more like Jesus
  
  
• Emotional - Creating space for people to heal from past hurts, mend broken relationships, and find and develop healthy friendships
  
  
• Mental - Providing educational opportunities for basic skills (reading and writing) and new concepts that will break through oppressive systems and mindsets and mobilize one another  
  
  
• Physical - Instructing and actively educating about a healthy diet and exercise lifestyle to enhance quality of life
  
  
• Social - Meeting the intrinsic need for deep relationships, trust in our fellow man, laughter, and people to walk through life with that live nearby

PROGRAMMING 

Through strategic phasing, we are establishing the following ministries for our community to build intentional relationships that focus on the spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health of the individual and family unit through weekly programming, monthly activities, and frequent day camps and workshops:

• Women/Teen girls 
• Youth 
• Family 
• Educational Growth 
• Health (preventative and active care) 
• Music 
• Sports 
• Community 
• Internships (international and local)

Programming will include, but will not limited to: Bible studies, individual and small group discipleship, literacy and basic math classes, a community library, homework help/tutoring, day camps (swim lessons, sports, English, crafts, special interests, etc.), workshops, leadership training, fitness classes, walking groups, Type 2 Diabetes prevention and care, weight management, nutrition and diet education, date nights, community events, parenting classes/groups, “important topics” conversation hours, tournament events, guitar classes, youth choir, youth and adult game nights, etc.