Our relationship with Cross Presence began in 2018 at a peak moment of the migrant crisis at the Tijuana-San Diego border, one of the busiest border crossings in the world.  Thousands of migrants from Central and South America were camped in Tijuana, fleeing brutal violence and crushing poverty.  The Co-Founding Director of Global Immersion Project (from which Cross Presence was birthed), Jon Huckins, asked Pastor Matt to organize and transport a quick response team of pastors, doctors and nurses to set up an emergency clinic outside Benito Juarez Stadium in Tijuana.  Thousands of migrants were in need of medical assistance from the effects of their long journey, physical violence, and lack of nutrition.  Renew’s quick response in partnering with Cross Presence staff began a powerful friendship that has expanded into supporting the ongoing and expanding ministry among brothers and sisters in need.  We’re inspired and grateful to be partners with leaders like Samuel Perez, a brilliant Tijuana local leader who is heading up thoughtful, sustainable development of housing, job opportunities and care for people in the most desperate situations in life.