Ivan, Kristie, Rebekah, Sarah, Elizabeth, & Caleb

We are so grateful you are taking the time to view our site and get to know us.  We are Ivan and Kristie Ashby and our 4 beautiful children.  We are serving our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Lima, Peru.  The following is a short description of the history of the work here and how it leads up to our coming to Peru.  We arrived in Lima in 2007, and have been serving in many ways.

Iglesia Bautista Vida Nueva/ Monterrico Christian School

Monterrico Christian School

As a ministry of Iglesia Vida Nueva (New Life Baptist Church), MCS is an English Immersian school, which is a huge draw to Peruvian families that want their children to learn English.  We do teach a few classes in Spanish, for example Spanish grammar, but for the majority of the day, the students are completely immersed in English starting in K4.  We have  a staff of 30 people, both American and Peruvians with one goal - to lead boys and girls to Jesus Christ. 

Please pray for the spiritual impact we can have in the lives of these children and their families.

MCS started in 2002 with 3 students and today we have K3, K4, K5, and 1st - 5th grades with 126 students.  Each year, we add a grade.  In March 2009, 6th grade will be added.  Are you a certified teacher?  Would you consider joining with us in this vital ministry?  Check out our school website for more information:  www.mcslima.org