Jerry and Susy McNally’s hearts have been devoted to Jesus, and He has been the driving force behind everything they do. Their journey began in Minnesota, but their call to serve led them to Mexico, where they spent seven years in Oaxaca. There, they lived out their faith by planting churches, sharing the Gospel, and training others to do the same in the villages. In 1993, they moved to Puebla, where a life-changing encounter with a boy living on the streets deeply impacted them, shifting the focus of their ministry. It was then that they felt God leading them to start Esperanza Viva Youth Home, a rescue ministry dedicated to protecting and raising up children facing abandonment and a life without hope.
Their passion for serving “the least of these” didn’t stop with the youth home. In 2003, they founded Nations Church, a church with a heart to raise leaders who would serve the community and fulfill the Great Commission. That same year, they also founded Nations Ministry Institute to train and equip young leaders with the tools they need to serve the Lord with passion and purpose.
Since then, Living Hope has flourished under their hands-on leadership. They established Nations School to provide quality education to children in need and launched outreach initiatives that bring the love of Christ to the village of San Martin. They continue to nurture ties with the churches they originally planted in the villages, offering spiritual covering and support. Through their dedication, more than 700 children have been rescued, given a safe home, and offered a chance to thrive. They have also raised up countless leaders, with many serving in various capacities, from missionaries to Ukraine, to ministry founders and pastors, impacting lives both locally and globally.
Their heart’s desire is to expand the vision of Living Hope, rescuing more children, raising up leaders who will serve God their entire lives, and reaching out far and wide to those who have not heard the life-changing message of salvation. With more than 40 years of ministry experience, Jerry and Susy continue to serve faithfully, following the example of Jesus, and inspiring others to do the same.
