Innovation and imagination are crucial to partnering in God’s redemptive purpose both locally and internationally. In this episode, Eddie is joined by Fred Curry, Executive Director and Founder of Rice & Beans Ministry (RABMIN). After visiting Costa Rica on a mission trip, Fred formed a connection with the community there and began to use food as a way of opening the door to deep conversations and long-term relationships. Since then, RABMIN has opened a branch in Brazil, and soon the ministry will serve victims of natural disasters in the United States. Fred’s ministry work focuses not on measures of success or growth, but how to sustain members of a community right where they are. He talks to Eddie about how to be a faithful “first responder” in missions, bridging gaps with those who aren’t comfortable in a church setting, and the importance of relationships over results.

Learn more about RABMIN’s work in Costa Rica here:

https://rabmin.org/our-missions/costa-rica/ 

Learn more about RABMIN’s work in Brazil here:

https://rabmin.org/our-missions/brazil/ 

Follow RABMIN on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/RiceandBeansMinistries 

https://www.instagram.com/rabmin/

https://twitter.com/rbmin