I often write about the state of Christianity in Cuba and how Christ is on the move despite the hardships Christians face. But it is just as important to zoom in from time to time and celebrate a Cuban Christian the Lord is using to make Himself known.
Recently, Haven Today has been featuring testimonies of Christians throughout history who the Lord used to do great things. In the spirit of highlighting these incredible stories, I am excited to introduce you to Enrique Parra, a dedicated listener of Haven’s Spanish language broadcast into Cuba, El Faro de Redención, and a Cuban Christian I want you to know.
From Holguín, a city in eastern Cuba, Enrique is affectionately known as Kike (pronounced Kee-Keh) and plays a vital leadership role at his church, Iglesia Shekinah, where he serves as the Sunday School teacher for the youth.
In November 2023, Kike attended our pastors’ conference and, since then, has become not only a regular listener of El Faro but also one of our biggest advocates. He consistently encourages others to tune in, sharing his testimony about the transformative power of God’s Word when it is centered on Christ.
Enrique’s pastor invited him to participate in last year’s conference, which had a profound impact on his life and ministry. While his church was already gospel-centered, Kike was particularly captivated by the phrase “the centrality of Christ.” He shares that it helped him understand the importance of reading the Bible through the lens of God’s overarching story of redemption and living life by resting in the finished work of Christ.
“Christ is our all-in-all,” Kike says, “my salvation, my life, and my perseverance all come from Him. Jesus has become the center of my existence, my identity, my strength, and the only way to the Father.”
When I asked Kike how El Faro has influenced both his life and his teaching, his response was an encouragement to me:
El Faro de Redención has deepened my understanding of the centrality of Christ. Through the programs, I have found peace in Jesus, experiencing the tranquility that comes from His righteousness and forgiveness. While this does not exempt me from my responsibilities before God, it instills in me the confidence that I do not rely on my own strength; instead, I depend completely on His Spirit and His Word.
I have made a commitment to ensure my classes are Christ-centered. Many teenagers have already confronted their own sin, and by grasping the centrality of Christ and getting to know the Christ of the Bible—trusting in His promises, His righteousness, His forgiveness, and His redemption—they have found peace and security. They are experiencing true rest and have been empowered to cling to the Gospel.
Kike and his pastor joined us again in 2024 for our conference in Holguín, along with other church leaders from Iglesia Shekinah and one of Kike’s Sunday School students. This young man, inspired by what he learned, has already begun preaching Jesus to his friends and is eager to learn more about sharing the Good News effectively. He, too, is an enthusiastic listener of El Faro and encourages others to tune in.
I thank God for the privilege of partnering with individuals like Enrique Parra, whose heart for Christ and commitment to the Gospel is evident in all he does. Through El Faro, we are not only sharing the Gospel throughout Cuba but also helping believers around the world see Christ more clearly and worship Him more fully. Thank you, Jesus!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Pastor Danny Rojas is the director and host of El Faro de Redención. Born in Miami, Florida to Cuban parents, Danny has been serving in pastoral and music ministry for over 25 years.
Pastor Danny Rojas became the director and host of El Faro de Redención in early 2023.
His wife Luann is also from Miami, but of Dominican descent. Danny earned a Master of Theological Studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently working on a Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Theology. He serves his local church as an elder and worship leader.
His passion and heart for El Faro is to share Christ-centered, grace-focused content as well as the voice of the Cuban church, so that many in Cuba as well as across the Spanish-speaking world will find life and rest in Christ.
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