Here is a Quick Look At Our 2025 Visit
2025 Honduras Team
About Our Ministry Partner: Tela Christian Church
What is life like in Tela?
Tela is located on the Caribbean coast of Honduras, where a popular local saying goes, "In the sea, life is tastier." This couldn’t be more true for the people of Tela. The community thrives on fish and seafood from the sea, and they take great pride in it.
The tourism industry plays a vital role in the local economy, thanks to the beautiful beaches and abundant fresh seafood. On weekends, the area fills up with tourists eager to enjoy the beaches, savor coconut bread, indulge in the best seafood from charming local restaurants, and experience authentic entertainment. This is a place where you won’t find chain restaurants – it’s all about local flavor and culture!
Tela is located on the Caribbean coast of Honduras, where a popular local saying goes, "In the sea, life is tastier." This couldn’t be more true for the people of Tela. The community thrives on fish and seafood from the sea, and they take great pride in it.
The tourism industry plays a vital role in the local economy, thanks to the beautiful beaches and abundant fresh seafood. On weekends, the area fills up with tourists eager to enjoy the beaches, savor coconut bread, indulge in the best seafood from charming local restaurants, and experience authentic entertainment. This is a place where you won’t find chain restaurants – it’s all about local flavor and culture!
What are the challenges Tela faces?
While Tela has much to offer, it has also faced significant struggles. The COVID-19 pandemic hit the community hard, and recovery is still in progress. With the economy heavily reliant on tourism, the pandemic brought a halt to tourism activity, and it has yet to fully bounce back to pre-pandemic levels.
Despite its natural beauty, many neighborhoods in Tela are underdeveloped, lacking essential services like healthcare and safe public drinking water. The impact of poverty is also felt by many residents, adding to the community’s challenges as they work to recover and grow.
While Tela has much to offer, it has also faced significant struggles. The COVID-19 pandemic hit the community hard, and recovery is still in progress. With the economy heavily reliant on tourism, the pandemic brought a halt to tourism activity, and it has yet to fully bounce back to pre-pandemic levels.
Despite its natural beauty, many neighborhoods in Tela are underdeveloped, lacking essential services like healthcare and safe public drinking water. The impact of poverty is also felt by many residents, adding to the community’s challenges as they work to recover and grow.
Pastor Aldofo & Lesby
Tela Christian Church is located in Nuevo Amanecer and has been serving the community for 12 years. The land for the church was generously donated by a local family, and the community contributed funds to cover most of the construction costs.
Over the years, Tela Christian Church has made a positive impact on the local community, though it has faced its share of challenges. The previous two pastors had to step down due to moral failures, which brought hardship to the congregation. However, the church has recently experienced a renewed sense of excitement and energy with the arrival of a new pastor, bringing fresh hope and vision for the future.
Over the years, Tela Christian Church has made a positive impact on the local community, though it has faced its share of challenges. The previous two pastors had to step down due to moral failures, which brought hardship to the congregation. However, the church has recently experienced a renewed sense of excitement and energy with the arrival of a new pastor, bringing fresh hope and vision for the future.
Pastor Adolfo is a former student of Ocotillo Christian School, and his wife, Lesby, once lived at Lifeline Children’s Home in Omoa, Honduras. Together, they have two children. Tela Christian Church is the only church in the area and has a strong relationship with the local public school, Francisco R. Benedith, allowing them to host events within the church facilities.
