Equipping Mission
In Buenos Aires
By Kyle Spradley National Director
SOMA's intercessors have eagerly prayed for two years asking God to open a missional path to South America. Twelve years had passed since our last mission to our sister continent. In August, our prayers were answered! Our invitation came from Bishop Brian Williams of the Diocese of Argentina. Since our last visit, some clergy have retired, new Christians have come to faith, and Bishop Brian has been consecrated. SOMA's invitation focused on renewal, equipping the diocese for healing prayer, and (re)introducing spiritual gifts to the older and next generation of Christians.
The mission team included two priests from the Diocese of Fort Worth; Fr. Salvador Odoñez, Rector at San Juan the Apostle, Fort Worth, and Fr. John Allen, Assisting Priest at St. Peter & St. Paul, Arlington. Mr. Sandy Walker, an experienced SOMA missioner from Virginia, and Kyle Spradley, Team Leader, completed the team.
During three weekday evenings, we taught on sin, spiritual strongholds, and the Holy Spirit. Each night concluded with prayers for participants. One evening, I prayed with a man who had been living in fear. By God's word, we know this is not from the Lord (2 Tim 1:7), and that as Christians, He has given us the power and authority to say "leave now" (Luke 10:17-20). The next evening, we asked for testimonies from the previous night. A few people came forward, including the man I prayed for. Walking to the microphone, I could tell that he carried himself with more confidence. He described to the group of seventy people the transformation he experienced. At his job earlier in the day, his coworkers asked him what had happened – that he seemed "different" in a better way. The countenance of this man had literally changed in 24 hours!
This transformation shouldn't surprise us. Jesus came to set the prisoners and captives free (Isa 61:1). He told His disciples that these signs would accompany those who believe (Mk16:17-19). Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the authority of Jesus, we get to participate in freeing spiritual captives and wage war with spiritual weapons that demolish strongholds (2 Cor. 10:4).
The mission concluded with a full schedule on Saturday and was attended by 95 people. The team continued teaching, building on topics from earlier in the week. We covered spiritual authority, spiritual warfare, and prayer vs intercession. The most significant portion of the day was dedicated to equipping participants with the knowledge, confidence, and methodology to pray effectively for others. The session concluded with a practicum, during which everyone took turns praying for one another. After the practicum, I asked if anyone received healing or experienced God in a special way. Several hands went up. I invited two people to share their experiences. One person had diminished eyesight fully restored, and the other, who was hearing impaired in one ear, regained their hearing. Stories like these should sound familiar! Both were smiling ear to ear and filled with joy.
TEAM TESTIMONIES
“Among the blessings I received, experiencing a new form of worship and praying for the Holy Spirit's work in people's lives were the most unexpected. It was priceless, and words can't describe it." -Fr. Salvador Odenez.
"During our times of prayer in Buenos Aires, I was suddenly thrust out of my comfort zone with dozens of people asking for healing prayer and for the filling of the Holy Spirit. At that very moment, He showed me how I, too, needed to, and could be, filled with His Holy Spirit. I witnessed the Lord move in ways that I had heard and read about but never seen for myself. I watched miraculous healings occur—not just physical but also emotional and spiritual. I saw people accept forgiveness for things they had carried for years, even decades. I watched the Holy Spirit move among His Church in ways that felt like they jumped right off the pages of the Book of Acts." -Fr. John Allen.
“…after teaching the Five Step Prayer Model, Kyle led the participants to practice what they’d just been taught. It was amazing. The Holy Spirit showed up, people were enthusiastic, and healings occurred!” -Mr. Sandy Walker
SOMA ministers and teaches with purpose; to equip, renew, and empower Christians to fulfill the Great Commission through the transforming grace of the Holy Spirit. Bishop Williams was thrilled with the practical teaching, and that newly equipped Christians were ready to make a difference for Christ. He saw first-hand God’s grace manifest in His diocese through SOMA’s mission. Bishop Williams does more than lead the diocese of Argentina, he is also the Archbishop of South America! Archbishop Williams has given his blessing for SOMA to send missions anywhere in the province. By his blessing and through his advocation, we are planning missions to Paraguay and Bolivia in 2026.
If you would like to pray for, serve on, or support SOMA’s mission with your time or talents, please contact me at kyle@somausa.org. May God bless you abundantly!
