All by Grace Ministries

All by Grace is made up of those who live for Jesus Christ and seek to serve him by doing what he commanded: to spread the gospel in all nations and by seeking to love as He loved us by supporting needy Christians.

Who We Are

Our God is very active in many countries in these last days to spread his gospel of saving grace. There are many testimonies and stories where the ABG team has seen God work in amazing ways. That all the people of God would be edified by the amazing works of God among us.

"For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."

2 Corinthians 5:21

Board Members

“For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; and He died for all, so that those who live would no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose on their behalf.  2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Phil Armstrong

Phil was led by the Lord to start ABG in 2006.  He has served the Lord by making multiple mission trips to other countries since 2001.  Phil came to faith in Christ in 1975 and loves to study his Bible and to exhort his fellow believers to fight the good fight of faith.  

Phil does not believe he or any man is the head of ABG.  The Lord is our head and has been the One that guides and leads us since the ministry began.  He has provided and enabled ABG to meet the needs of our brothers and sisters in many countries and has opened doors to all the places that we serve.

Susan Armstrong

Susan has been married to Phil for more than 45 years.  She has been on many mission trips to Russia and Cuba.  She has done much work with ABG’s China ministry and worked closely with our missionaries Chuck and Susan Thomas.  Suzy has a strong interest in sending sound biblical teaching to the countries that we serve, especially concerning the doctrines of grace.

Suzy has taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for more than 30 years and has served with great faithfulness.

John Armstrong

John has served in Cuba for more than 20 years and has been able to serve hundreds due to his love and sacrifices.   His ability to communicate with the Scriptures and with the love of Christ has touched the lives of countless number of needy brothers and sisters.  John makes regular visits to Cuba and works with ABG as one of its most important leaders.  John’s focus has been to serve by enabling the Cuban pastors and church leaders to fulfill their ministries.  John is constantly seeking ways to meet their physical and spiritual needs.  His ministry of love is what defines what ABG is trying to do in serving the Lord.

Jesus Borrego Lopez

He serves as an Elder Pastor at Believers Chapel Church (Hispanic Ministry) in Dallas, Texas. His vision is to strengthen the congregation through faithful preaching of the Scriptures, with the desire that every believer grows in a good understanding of sound doctrine and, above all, in the motivation to live it out every day. His prayer is that we won’t be forgetful listeners but doers of the Word, for the glory of God.
The Lord allowed him to begin his ministry in Cuba, his home country, which he continues to serve. In His goodness, the Lord has also opened doors for him in Puerto Rico, Brazil, and Nicaragua to keep proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and encouraging the church in those places.
He recognizes that every gift comes from the Lord and that He has given him the privilege of teaching His Word and has placed in his heart a deep desire to preach it faithfully.
Together with his wife Amanda, they serve the Lord with perseverance and love from ABG.

Gilberto Santiago

Recently joined ABG’s Board and leads ABG’s ministry to share the gospel and to build new churches in western Puerto Rico. Gilberto received his Doctor of Ministry at Dallas Theological Seminary after receiving his Master of Divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theologicial Seminary and a Master of Divinity at Moore Theological College. He has served as a church planter in Cuba and US and is currently serving in Aguadilla Puerto Rico. Gilberto’s vision of church planting and teaching sound biblical doctrine will continue to guide ABG’s ministries in the countries it serves.

Staff Members

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”  Matthew 28:19-20

David González Delgado

Leader of Luke 17:10 Ministry

Serves the Lord as an associate pastor at El Calvario Baptist Church in Havana Cuba. He is also a key leader in ABG’s “Luke 17:10” ministry that seeks to support the work of nearly 200 pastors in Cuba.

David ministers in Cuba during a very difficult time and he must overcome many challenges. His service to his church and to countless thousands of believers in Cuba are the works that ABG seeks to support for the growth of the gospel during these challenging times as he, and his wife Onalys, are great examples of perseverance and faith.

René de Jesús Peñate Peña

Central/ Eastern Region Leader of Luke 17:10 Ministry

He serves more than 60 churches located throughout Havana and the central and eastern regions of Cuba. For many years, he has traveled tirelessly to visit these congregations, providing encouragement and support. His ministry has clearly been blessed by the Lord.

Together with his wife, Yarelis, and their three children, they are wholeheartedly devoted to this ministry. As a family, they have been gifted musically and faithfully use those gifts to serve the Lord through ministry Luke 17:10.

José Antonio Valdés Reyes

Western Region Leader of Luke 17:10 Ministry

He serves as the ministry leader in Cuba’s westernmost region, where he oversees and supports more than 60 churches.

He is a faithful brother who has served the Lord in western Cuba for more than 30 years. He founded a training center and has discipled many believers. His ministry, grounded in Luke 17:10, has been instrumental in strengthening and encouraging hundreds of Christians throughout the years.

His perseverance and commitment to making disciples reflect a lifelong devotion to the Lord’s calling, faithfully supported by his wife, Diana.

Reinaldo Román Pérez

Regional Leader of Luke 17:10 Ministry

Reinaldo has faithfully served the Lord for more than 20 years as a key leader of ABG Ministries in western Cuba, ministering as a pastor, Bible teacher, and missionary during challenging times for the Cuban church. He currently leads the Luke 17:10 Ministry, which provides encouragement and support to many pastors throughout the country.

He has a deep love for the Doctrines of Grace and a clear gift for teaching God’s Word. Together with his wife, Magalys, he faithfully serves the work of ABG Ministries.

Norberto Valdés Barrios

Regional Leader of Luke 17:10 Ministry

Norberto previously served as pastor of the First Baptist Church of San Juan y Martínez and now resides in Pinar del Río. Over the years, he has supported many brothers and sisters in the churches throughout the province. His administrative gifts have been a tremendous asset to the ministry Luke 17:10, and it is his desire to establish a Christian training center in Pinar del Río.

His administrative leadership and vision for equipping believers have strengthened the ministry’s work throughout the region. Together with his wife, Yeni, and their two children, he faithfully serves the work of ABG Ministries.

Alain Martínez Pérez/ Marcia Azcuy Pérez

Teacher and Ministry Servant (Alborada)

Alain graduated from the Cuban Bible Seminary, where he received a solid foundation in the Scriptures and the essential doctrines of the Christian faith. He served for several years in the teaching ministry of his local church, strengthening his commitment to the Word of God.

He currently resides in the United States, where he continues to serve faithfully in his local church, teaching the Doctrines of Grace and the love of Christ, with the desire to see believers grow in the knowledge of God and live lives centered on the gospel.

His greatest desire is that the Lord would use him for His glory, both in teaching His Word and in worship, as a faithful instrument for the edification of His people.

His wife, Marcia Azcuy Pérez, also faithfully supports the ministry by helping coordinate the shipment of food to Cuba. Her quiet dedication and compassionate spirit are a constant encouragement to the work they carry out together.

William Salazar Pérez/ Rosabel García Carmona

Ministry Servant (Alborada)

William’s willingness to serve faithfully wherever the Lord calls him has been a constant blessing to the ministry. Together with his wife, Rosabel, he supports the work of ABG Ministries in various parts of the world, including Cuba, Kenya, and Pakistan.

Together, they recognize that there is nothing special or deserving in themselves, but only the goodness of a sovereign God who, according to the good pleasure of His will, chose to love them, save them, and set them apart for Himself.

Alex Martínez

Ministry Servant (Alborada)

Alex resides in Dallas, Texas, and serves the Lord by supporting the ministry’s work in central Cuba. Through his leadership and service, the ministry in that region has grown significantly, providing assistance to pastors, ministry leaders, and churches through the distribution of food and medical supplies.

His wife, Pilar, faithfully serves alongside him, and her dedication has also been instrumental in the growth of this ministry.

Andros Miguel Rodríguez Azcuy

Ministry Servant (Alborada)

For the past eight years, Andros Miguel has faithfully served the Lord as part of ABG Ministries, working alongside pastors and missionaries in his region to proclaim the gospel and provide support for the families in greatest need within the churches and their surrounding communities. Each month, he meets with this group of ministry leaders to pray, study God’s Word, and faithfully steward the resources that ABG Ministries provides for the work of the ministry.

In 2017, he began his theological training at the Havana Baptist Theological Seminary, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Theology, further strengthening his pastoral calling.

Together with his wife, Dainelys, and their two children, they have built a home that faithfully supports this wonderful work God has entrusted to them for His glory.

Raciel Carmona

Ministry Servant (Alborada)

Raciel leads a wonderful ministry in Pinar del Río for the glory of our Lord, serving families with a wide range of needs and caring for children who are battling serious chronic illnesses. Together with a team of twelve pastors, he works to reach the most vulnerable families throughout the region, providing both spiritual encouragement and practical assistance in the midst of difficult circumstances.

His commitment to those in need and his ability to unite fellow pastors around a shared mission reflect the heart of a true shepherd.

Juan Carlos Rojas Mantilla 

Spain Ministry Leader

Was formerly the President of the Western Baptist Convention and the Pastor of El Calvario Baptist Church in Havana Cuba. He was led to serve the Lord in Spain for the past 4 years by planting a new church in Valencia, Spain. Juan Carlos has been a key leader for ABG  for more than 20 years and has provided key counsel for the ministry. His vision of church planting and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ has made a difference in the lives of thousands in Cuba and Spain. He is gifted evangelist and preacher of the Word of God. Juan Carlos, with his wife, Yigani, lead ABG ministry in Spain.

Gary Son

Leader of the Colombia Ministry

Gary resides in Dallas, Texas, where he served the Lord for three and a half years as a weekly preacher and chaplain in two senior living facilities (2017–2020). He also served for two years in a local church in Mexico, where he learned Spanish.

Since 2000, he has led a growing network of pastors, evangelists, seminary students, and missionaries in Cuba, and since 2021, he has also led this ministry in Colombia. He earned a M.A. in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and now leads a thriving ABG Ministries outreach in Colombia.

His greatest passion is to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ and to lead others to know Him by serving the poor, the needy, and the persecuted.

Ryan Kennedy

Leader of the Indonesia Ministry

Together with his wife and their two daughters, Ryan has devoted his life to preaching the gospel and serving alongside nearly 250 indigenous churches in the remote and underserved region of Manokwari, West Papua, Indonesia. He is one of only three missionaries currently reaching this area with the gospel of Christ.

His parents served as missionaries with TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission) for more than 40 years, laying the foundation for the ministry Ryan continues today. His goal has been to provideBibles and biblical resources to the leaders of these 250 congregations, working in partnership with organizations such as Wycliffe, the Gideons and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, among others.

His perseverance and missionary vision are evident in his commitment to printing and distributing the Hayan Bible, one of the few translations that includes both the complete Old and New Testaments in the language of the tribes of Papua.

Kennedy (Kenn) Gondwe 

Leader of the Africa Ministry

Believed in Christ while he was in high school and went on to graduate from African Bible College in Uganda and Wesminster Seminary in California. Kenn has served for the past six years as a traveling bible teacher in the countries of Zambia, Malawi, Zimbawe and Botswana. Kenn conducts numerous seminars for pastors to battle the many false religions and doctrines that exist there. He also teaches apologetics to equip his students to defend their faith. Kenn is a key leader for ABG and the ministry is seeking for more ways to support his fruitful ministry in Africa.

Miguel Azcuy Ruiz

Leader of the Ecuador Ministry

Miguel is a physician specializing in Internal Medicine and a follower of Jesus Christ. Throughout his life, God has graciously allowed him to serve both through the practice of medicine and the teaching of His Word, recognizing that both are an opportunity to reflect His love and bring hope to others.

For several years, he served as the leader of the Evangelism Minister at Nazareth Baptist Church in Pinar del Río, Cuba, and received theological training at the Ángel Valdés Pinelo Institute. As an internist and university professor for more than three decades, he has sought to practice medicine with excellence and compassion, viewing every patient as someone created in the image of God.

Most recently, he participated in a medical mission to communities in the Ecuatorian Amazon in partnership with the Fundación Hogar del Ecuador, providing medical care while sharing the love of Christ with those in greatest need.

His wife, Damary Rivero Rodríguez, faithfully serves alongside him, actively participating in ABG Ministries’ evangelism, humanitarian relief, and medical mission projects throughout Ecuador.

Héctor Reynaldo Rodríguez Cruz

Leader of the Nicaragua Ministry

ABG Ministries has had the privilege of partnering with Pastor Héctor in the remarkable ministry he leads at Prince of Peace Baptist Church in Managua, where he has faithfully served for the past 24 years, trusting in a God who continues to work miracles despite many challenges.

The church serves in one of the city’s poorest communities, where each Sunday they provide breakfast for nearly 200 children, most of whom do not receive breakfast at home. They also use this opportunity to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the children and their parents.

Today, the ministry faces significant needs, including repairing the church’s roof and electrical system, installing ceiling fans, purchasing tables and chairs, and providing biblical teaching materials for the children’s ministry.

His perseverance in the face of material hardships and his commitment to caring for the most vulnerable children reflect the heart of a faithful shepherd, wholly devoted to the work of God.

Lázaro Reinaldo Caballero

ABG Administrative Leader

He was born and rised in La Palma town, Pinar del Río, Cuba. He is passionate about teaching biblical doctrine and expository preaching. Rey was graduated from the Higher Institute of Design at the University of Havana (ISDi). In the pursuit of enhancing professional endeavors he has pursued additional advanced studies, including a diploma in “Graphic Design” and another in “Marketing and Advertising”, both conferred by the Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Study Center, sponsored by the University of the North Saint Thomas of Aquinas (UNSTA) in Tucumán, Argentina. He currently lives in Miami, Florida with his wife Betania and their youmg son, Lucas.

Jorge Luis Salas Hernández/ Deyvis Fernández Carballo

Communication Specialist

Jorge has faithfully served the Lord as a Bible teacher. He is passionate about teaching the Scriptures with faithfulness, recognizing this as the gift the Lord has graciously entrusted to him.

By profession, he is a communications specialist. From Chile, he currently serves ABG Ministries alongside his wife, Deyvis, overseeing the ministry’s website and social media communications.

Together with their son, they are blessed with a wonderful family whose desire, by the grace of the Lord, is to glorify Jesus Christ each day.

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