Children's Impact Network's roots began in 1990, when John and Maritza Hernandez founded their ministry in Miami, Florida. They started working in the poorest and most violent areas of the city. It was an outreach to children who had no hope and had turned to the loveless streets. The ministry exploded rapidly into something with God's hand behind it. The ministry started in November, and just one month later, by Christmas, they gave out 2,000 toys to inner-city children. The Hernandez's vision expanded into a ministry that could reach the hopeless and less loved children around the world.
John feeding streetchildren - one of their first visits to Bolivia
The Hernandez's felt assured they had found their place doing exactly what God had called them to do. "We were made to love and serve God and in doing so, we desire to love and serve the children of the world." say the Hernandezs.
The King will reply, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:40
Our Mission and calling is to reach the children of the world for Christ. God loves these children just as much as He loves us. We must ensure that the Good News of salvation, hope, and peace are presented to children everywhere so they will someday make heaven their home along with us. We have a calling to go wherever we can and help, whether it is through loving children and giving them a home or training and equipping others to do the same. As we partner together with friends like you we can continue to impact the lives of children around the world. Through CIN we have seen the incredible results of people coming together to make a difference in the life of a child.
"As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received." --Ephesians 4:1
