LaRoca Ministries

La Roca Ministries reaches out to touch people’s lives that are devastated by poverty, neglect and despair. These people find themselves enslaved to drugs and alcohol and living in the streets of Tijuana, Mexico. Our desire is to mirror Christ’s compassion and concern to these people.

It has been said, “give a person a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a life.” We believed in “teaching people how to fish”. We want to see lives transformed and we believe that comes through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Our program seeks to help rebuild lives by making disciples; raising up men, women and teens as future leaders and missionaries, and sending them forth to advance the Kingdom of God on earth.

Thank you for your prayers and financial support. You are making a difference today and for eternity!

My name is Amanda and I am 22 years old. I have been coming to Tj since I was 14. I came down here last month (January) to stay for a year. Its amazing being here and watching people’s lives being changed by the various ministries. I am so blessed to be here. I know a lot of people worry about the violence and decide not to come. But there is no reason to be afraid. Out of all the times I’ve been down here, I’ve never had a problem with anything. We’ve actually gone to the beach in the evening had a small worship service before. You shouldn’t wander off alone to late, but it’s not like you should do that in any city. I’m more scared when I’m wandering around my own city at night then I am here. All I know is that God called me here, and nothing will stop me because I have him on my side. There is a phrase I keep posted that says, “Fear knocked at the door, and faith answered, there was no one there.” What more is there to say ?

My name is Evelyn Lax and I am a 19 year old intern here at La Roca ministries in Tijuana. I will be living here for a year. I would just like to say that I enjoy being here in Tijuana. I have heard the many reports of violence however personally I have not seen it. I think the worst thing that I have probably seen in regards to that subject was a male getting beat up by a couple of guys. However even that wasn’t extreme. Yes there is violence in Tijuana, we all know that but then again what city does not have violence in it. Nevertheless that shouldn’t push us away from Tijuana, that should draw us to it. If you saw that your neighbor was in great danger would you just sit back and watch in your selfish fear that you might get hurt? Or would you go and get help or better yet.. help them out yourself? I love Tijuana. I recommend that others should come and see what I love too.