1990

Pastor Joel Acevedo arrives in Paraguay for the first time on a YWAM missions trip and God plants a seed in his heart for Paraguay. 

1997

Pastor Joel Acevedo and family are sent by Belloto Church.  They arrive in Asuncion driving 1,600 miles and begin the work of God. 

1997

In November, Heritage Presbyterian Church, Warrenton, VA, holds its first Project Paraguay meeting to support the work of Pastor Joel Acevedo. 

1998

In October, Pastors Rob Amsler and Steve Hohenberger of HPC visit the work in Paraguay.

1999

After laying the groundwork for a congregation through evangelism and bible studies, Pastor Acevedo buys the land for El Renuevo Church.

2001

First U.S. missions trip organized by Covenant Community Church comes to help build the structure of El Renuevo Church.

2001

Gladys Acevedo begins the work to establish the El Renuevo School.

2002

El Renuevo Church is inaugurated and first service is held and classes begin at the school.