It is with great joy that mission workers of Frontera de Cristo heard that the Presbytery of Chihuahua will join the Presbytery de Cristo in continuing to support this important ministry.  The Presbytery of Chihuahua, a presbytery of the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico (INPM) met in late October 2011 at the Lilly of the Valley Church in Agua Prieta.  In the absense of official relationships between the national churches, the INPM and the Presbyterian Church (USA), the Presbytery was faced with the decision of whether or not to support Frontera de Cristo.  Exective board members were on hand for the discission, and Vice-President Rodolfo Navarette gave a presentation explaning Frontera's six areas of ministry, and calling on fellow delegates to continue working together with the binational ministry.  As a binational ministry, Frontera de Cristo cultivates relationships with many organizations on both sides of the US-Mexico border.  We are blessed that the Presbytery of Chihuahua feels called to join us in mission.

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The decision of the General Assembly of the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico to sever formal relations with the Presbyterian Church (USA) allows for the possibility of presbyteries from both general assemblies joining together in mission.  Frontera de Cristo, whose ministry is located mainly in Agua Prieta, Sonora and Douglas, Arizona is grateful to have the support of presbyteries on both sides of the border.

The Presbytery de Cristo, a presbytery in the PC(USA) that includes congregations in Arizona and New Mexico, has also voiced its support for the continued work of Frontera de Cristo.  Sue Westfall, Pastor and State Clerk of the Presbytery de Cristo, says that at an October 15 meeting, the presbytery  "reaffirmed [its] commitment to the work of Frontera de Cristo and our to commitment to join them and other partners who wish to continue to work together for reconciliation, healing and the realization of the gospel along the US/Mexico border."

While important theological differences remain between many Presbyterians, Frontera de Cristo continues to believe that working in binational ministry is the best way to respond to Christ's call on the border.  By joining together as partners in our work, we hope to foster a Christian community that respects differences and seeks unity.