Bruno and Kathleen Soucy

Bruno and Kathleen Soucy

For nearly eight years, the Soucys have served as Canadian Baptist Ministries' global field staff in Rwanda, where they have provided leadership and support in the area of sustainable community development for the Association of Rwandan Baptist Churches. They have been instrumental in shaping effective initiatives in literacy, food security, micro enterprise development and peace building throughout Rwanda and mentoring an outstanding team of young leaders who continue to walk with local churches in the holistic ministry of integral mission.

The Soucy's have also invested their hearts in the ministry of hospitality and discipleship as they have dedicated themselves to building one of the most integrated short term mission programs that we have ever witnessed. Each year, they and the CBM Rwanda team have facilitated volunteer groups and individuals who have been transformed by their experience of serving Rwandan communities through local churches.

On September 29th, Bruno and Kathleen will be completing their ministry in Rwanda and beginning their transition to Latin America, where they will serve as team leaders. Please remember them in your prayers as they connect with our colleagues in Brazil and Bolivia, begin their orientation with CBM's partner churches and organizations, and settle into their new community. We are also praying for great success as they begin language study. We join the Soucys in praying for the CBM Rwanda team and the ongoing ministry of Integral Mission. You can read more about their ministry through their latest update: Read their update letter here.

The CBM Kenya team's farewell party for the Soucys

Following our CBM Kenya team meeting on Monday, we enjoyed a fun time of fellowship and farewell as friends and colleagues. We are so thankful for the great people whom God has called to serve through CBM and for their diverse talents, gifts and personalities that shape our common work.

Erica & I will especially miss Bruno & Kathleen who joined CBM together with us, Tim & Diane Bannister and David & Susanna Nacho in 2006. Together we have shared many great memories in Canada, Kenya and Rwanda. We are thankful for how they have modelled generous hospitality, sincere faith and courageous leadership. Most of all, we are thankful for their treasured friendship. As we continue as part of CBM's global work, we will look forward to more laughter, adventures and late night conversations.

Tristan, Emma and Ava 
saying good-bye to Bruno and Kathleen