The Silva Family

The Silva Family

“Thank you for your faithful prayers and partnership. We rejoice in the grace and hope found in Christ our Lord and Savior and are grateful to walk this path together for the advance of the gospel in Pereira, Colombia.”

“Thank you for your faithful prayers and partnership. We rejoice in the grace and hope found in Christ our Lord and Savior and are grateful to walk this path together for the advance of the gospel in Pereira, Colombia.”

Luis Silva – Missionary to Columbia

Luis and Diana Silva were born and raised in Colombia, but the Lord has used each season of their lives—across continents and callings—to prepare them for gospel ministry. After moving to Australia in 2007 for work, God transformed their hearts through faithful service in the local church and redirected their goals toward ministry. In 2021, they relocated to Los Angeles to pursue theological and counseling training at The Master’s Seminary and The Master’s University, where they have also served in the Spanish Ministry at Grace Community Church. The Lord is now leading them back to Colombia to serve His church through gospel proclamation, discipleship, and biblical care.

Ministry Need and Emphasis

Luis and Diana’s primary calling is shaped by the Great Commission—to proclaim the gospel, make disciples, and shepherd God’s people for His glory. They will be joining GMI missionaries Ricardo and Vonna Morales in Iglesia Cristiana Bíblica de Pereira (ICBP), a growing church plant in Pereira, Colombia.

Pereira is home to nearly 600,000 people and is deeply affected by drug trafficking, violence, and spiritual despair. By God’s grace, ICBP has experienced rapid growth through the faithful preaching of Scripture and a commitment to gospel-centered ministry without emotional manipulation. As the church continues to grow, there is a pressing need for trained leadership to shepherd the body through teaching, discipleship, and biblical counseling.

Luis and Diana look forward to applying the theological training, counseling preparation, and pastoral mentoring they have received at TMS, TMU, and Grace Community Church as they serve the church in Pereira. They trust the Lord to establish this work for the strengthening of His church and the advance of the gospel in Colombia.

Goals and Prayer Requests

  • Praise God for His tender care, daily provision, and faithful guidance during this season of preparation.
  • Thanksgiving for churches and individuals who have prayed, given, and encouraged them along the way.
  • Pray for full monthly financial support to be raised, so that they may move to Pereira, Colombia.
  • Pray for open doors for the gospel, that the Lord would grant grace and fruit as they serve the church plant.
  • Pray for protection amid political and social instability in Colombia, particularly during the upcoming elections.
  • Pray for a partnership with Ricardo and Vonna Morales that is marked by unity, encouragement, and Christlike love.
  • Pray for humility in ministry, that Luis and Diana would serve in full dependence on God’s grace.

Ministry Update, November 2026

  • Luis and Diana were commissioned by Grace Community Church and have arrived in Pereira, Colombia, where they now serve alongside teammates Ricardo and Vonna Morales at Iglesia Bíblica de Pereira (IBP).
  • Less than a month after their arrival, a devastating earthquake struck Pereira, killing more than 400 people and leaving thousands homeless. The Lord graciously preserved their lives and the lives of the IBP congregation.
  • The apartment they had planned to rent was severely damaged in the earthquake. The Lord then provided a fully furnished apartment in the middle of the city’s housing crisis.
  • IBP is grateful for the prayers, encouragement, and generous financial support it received after the earthquake.
  • Luis preached “The Power of Preaching the Gospel” from Romans 10, and Diana taught on the biblical characteristics of an exemplary wife to young women preparing for marriage and newly married women.
  • The earthquake has softened many hearts. A group from IBP partnered with another ministry to serve displaced and homeless families, including children who have experienced abuse, sharing the gospel with them.

Prayer Requests

  • Pray for unity and faithfulness as Luis and Diana serve alongside Pastor Ricardo Morales and the leaders in training, with humility, wisdom, and love.
  • Pray for church families facing unemployment and financial hardship after the earthquake, that the Lord would provide for their needs and strengthen their faith.
  • Pray for Diana’s health as she continues recovering from ongoing stomach problems, for complete healing and renewed strength.
  • Pray for grace, wisdom, patience, and joy as the Silvas adjust to life and ministry in Colombia after 20 years abroad.
  • Pray for those who have heard the gospel, that the Lord would open their eyes and bring them to repentance and saving faith in Jesus Christ.