Changing Lives in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, God is moving in powerful ways. Through the global outreaches of Inspiration Ministries, the Gospel is reaching people in more than 200 nations—restoring hope, breaking chains, and awakening believers to the purpose God placed in them before they were born.

Fewer than five million people live in the small Latin American country of Costa Rica, but each one is precious to God. Ben Cerullo—son of Inspiration Ministries founder David Cerullo and a lead voice in the ministry’s global Gospel outreach—traveled to Costa Rica with a team to proclaim the Good News and equip believers to reach their nation for Christ. What happened in those meetings is a reminder that God is still drawing hearts, igniting revival, and writing stories that only He could author.

Cristal’s Story: From Hopelessness to Purpose

Before Ben’s visit, a young woman named Cristal had reached a breaking point.

“My life had no purpose, and I didn’t want to go back to church. I just wanted to disappear.”

Everything shifted when she heard Ben share his own story—of running from God until a near-death experience in a hospital bed finally broke through his resistance. That testimony cracked something open in Cristal.

“When I heard Ben’s story, I remembered that God did the same for me, sending an angel to deliver me one night when I almost died.”

But the most defining moment came when God spoke directly to her calling:

“When I heard Ben’s teachings, God spoke to me and said, ‘Cristal, you have a very big purpose, but you will have to go through My process.’”

That word became a turning point. What had felt like emptiness was replaced with purpose and direction.

“I give thanks to God for using Ben’s example to show me my purpose and give me new hope!”

Katherine’s Story: From Fear to Faith

Katherine first encountered God’s presence during an Inspiration Ministries outreach in Costa Rica six years earlier. That meeting had brought her back to the Lord—but when Ben returned to Costa Rica, God took her deeper still.

“My life was impacted again. I came back to my first love, and God brought me to a higher level. My fears have gone, and they have been replaced by faith.”

During this outreach, God used Ben’s ministry to address the failures that had quietly haunted Katherine for years. Rather than staying fixed on the past, she began to see that God had been preparing her future all along.

“The Lord has brought me from failure to victory, and I’m so grateful for the great example and blessing.”

The Ripple Effect of the Gospel

Cristal and Katherine’s stories are just two examples of God’s movement in Costa Rica—but transformation never stops with one person. When a life is changed, the effects ripple outward into families, churches, and entire communities. The Gospel doesn’t simply restore individuals; it builds up the Body of Christ by equipping believers to walk in freedom and carry that freedom to others.

This is why international missions matter. They rekindle faith in those who have grown weary. They awaken purpose in people who believe their story is already over. They replace fear with bold faith that overflows into entire communities and remind us that God’s presence is not limited by geography, language, or past.

What About You?

Just as God met Cristal and Katherine in Costa Rica, He longs to meet you right where you are. You may be facing doubt, fear, or the quiet weight of failures you can’t seem to leave behind. You may even believe your past disqualifies you from what God has for your future.

It doesn’t. God is not finished with your story.

When you surrender your heart and trust His process, you will discover—as Cristal did—that your life holds a purpose far bigger than your pain. And like Katherine, you can move from fear to faith, from failure to the victory God always intended for you.

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God is moving in Costa Rica, and He is moving around the world. When you sow a seed for souls, you help proclaim the Gospel, ignite revival, and transform lives like Cristal’s and Katherine’s.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Inspiration Ministries’ outreach in Costa Rica?

Inspiration Ministries had a Gospel outreach in Costa Rica through evangelistic meetings led by Ben Cerullo, equipping local believers and reaching unchurched individuals with the message of Christ.

Who is Ben Cerullo?

Ben Cerullo is the son of Inspiration Ministries founder David Cerullo. He led international outreach efforts on behalf of the ministry, traveling to nations including Costa Rica to proclaim the Gospel and equip believers.

How does Inspiration Ministries reach people in other nations?

Inspiration Ministries reaches people in more than 200 nations through international Gospel outreaches, digital media, daily devotions, a devotional magazine, prayer resources, and a newsletter serving subscribers worldwide.