🎙️ Purpose by Design with Dr. Pamela Henkel
Special Guests: Pastors Neil Ortiz & Mariland Carranza Molina (Part 1)
What does it look like to say “yes” to God—even when the journey is uncertain, painful, and requires starting over?
In this powerful Part 1 episode of Purpose by Design, Dr. Pamela Henkel welcomes Pastors Neil Ortiz and Mariland Carranza Molina, a dynamic husband-and-wife team whose lives are marked by faith, resilience, and a deep calling to global missions.
From their roots in Guatemala and El Salvador to launching ministry efforts in California and beyond, Neil and Mariland share how God placed a burden on their hearts for people—leading them to serve small churches, send resources to those in need, and step boldly into pastoral leadership.
But their journey hasn’t been without trials.
In one of the most gripping moments of the episode, Pastor Neil recounts a life-altering car accident during a cross-country move—an event that could have ended in tragedy but instead became a powerful testimony of God’s protection, purpose, and grace.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✨ How God calls ordinary people into extraordinary assignments
✨ The power of unity and teamwork in marriage and ministry
✨ What it means to trust God through unexpected transitions
✨ How tragedy can become a testimony of divine protection
✨ The importance of obedience in stepping into your calling
✨ The impact of spiritual mentorship and legacy in ministry
You’ll also hear how a divine redirection led them to Living Word Christian Center in Minnesota, where God continued to open doors and expand their mission—including global church planting through the legacy of their spiritual covering.
This is a story of faith in motion, purpose in action, and trusting God even when the path doesn’t make sense.
👉 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we go even deeper into their ministry, mission work, and the lives being transformed around the world.
Because you are here on purpose, with a purpose—by design, not by default.