The Matas in Bethlehem

Understanding your Calling versus your Assignment

From a biblical perspective, your calling is your permanent, overarching purpose to love God, serve Him, and make disciples. Whereas an assignment is the temporary season, location, or role where you carry that purpose out. Your calling remains constant throughout your life, but your assignments will change as God moves

John's Journey

My journey toward Christ began in childhood, sparked by curiosity during Sunday Mass. While I spent many Sunday mornings comparing the statues of saints lining the church walls, my eyes always returned to the man on the cross at the sanctuary's center.  I knew intuitively He was special

Our Purpose

We are thrilled to share that we have been invited to serve as global workers at the Jerusalem School of Bethlehem. After much prayer, it has become abundantly clear: this is the time, this is the place, and this is our assignment. John will be stepping into a key role

John & Victoria

We are John and Victoria Mata, and this summer, we’re celebrating 30 years of marriage—a journey that began in Georgia and has taken us to the mountains of Colorado and back to the East Coast in North Carolina. Along the way, we’ve been blessed with three children,

Music ~ education.

Why Music?

What the Bible Says About "Senders" and "Goers"

"Missions" is Not a New Concept The call to send and support missionaries is not a modern idea—it is found throughout the story of Scripture. From Jonah, to Abraham, to Jesus, to Paul, God's people have been a dynamic force; taking His message wherever God

Why a Blog Page?

Blog Posts are designed to be short, one to two minute reads for supporters.

Why Are We Raising Support?

Why Don't Churches Just Fund the Missionaries They Send❓