Ruben

My name is Ruben and I live in Santo Domingo with my mother. I was born in a house that never talked about Jesus Christ. I did not live with my paternal father but there was always a male figure at home. Love did not reign in my home since my family cannot give what they do not have, but thank God, I now see I can give the love that Jesus Christ has planted in me. Sports have always been my means of escape, mainly basketball, and I’m learning how to control my emotions and let my actions speak for themselves both on and off the court.

I met Jesus when a friend invited me to Young Life. The best decision I have made in my life was to accept Jesus; my life and that of my relatives has changed. I am committed to help change the life of each young person in my neighborhood, as I want everyone to hear about the good news of God’s love. The vision for my ministry with Young Life is, “One more kid for Christ”.

Now a Developing Global Leader, I am studying to be a civil engineer at Autonomus University of Santo Domingo. I love the concepts of building structures and am passionate to grow in knowledge and ability in order to be a leader in my field and offer economic stability to my family. I hope that I can impart the word of Jesus Christ to my co-workers in the workplace as well as the many places in which the gospel must be preached in the Dominican Republic and beyond.