August 2010
MISSIONARY OF THE MONTH
Sue Hegarty – Serving in Cuba
Sue’s main emphasis in her ministry is training national believers, including curriculum writers and pastors, with the goal of strengthening local Christians for growth and service. She directs the Eastern Cuba Baptist Convention’s editorial group that plans and writes Sunday school curriculum and other study materials for 340 churches and their missions. Often, leaders and teachers must create their own lessons and programs due to lack of resources. These materials seek to meet the particular needs of Cuban Christians and the Convention’s goals.
In addition, Sue also serves on the Baptist Theological Seminary faculty where pastors are trained. She teaches in her local church and is involved in discipleship and other capacities. All of these activities help to improve her understanding of the challenges to faith and spiritual growth, while serving to enrich the materials she writes. Sue is married to Cuban pastor Ramon Rodriguez. Before receiving permission to live in Cuba, she served as Christian Education promoter for the Nicaraguan Baptist Convention, where she and a team of national leaders led workshops and edited curriculum.
Earlier this year, Sue had the privilege of participating in the 71st anniversary for one of the Baptist churches in Cuba. She was guest speaker for the weekend events, led a teacher training workshop, and taught a combined Sunday school class. Sue Hegarty said, “I was, and am, very conscious of those who have gone before me, and those who stand with me today as we serve Christ together. Thank you for your prayers and support. May we always keep our eyes on Jesus, the one who sends us in His name and sustains us.”
We are encouraged to help support our missionaries, as they must raise a substantial portion of the funds needed to keep them on the mission field. Prayer and support cards for Sue Hegarty are available on the Mission Board in Franklin Hall.
