Calling Christians into deeper unity through the power of the Holy Spirit

Manny and Adriana have been a part of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal for many years and love to share about what they have witnessed the Holy Spirit do in their lives and in the lives of others. Their passion is to see a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the Church that will set God’s people on fire to live faithfully and proclaim the kerygma to the world.

In 2013, Manny and Adriana founded Flourish Your Faith Ministries (formerly called Catholic Witnesses). As part of the ministry, they volunteer their time with Misión Floresco, a mission to a very poor community in Guatemala. Manny and Adriana are also the founders of Flourish Your Faith Films, which, in conjunction with 4PM Media, has produced a docudrama on Christian unity titled That They May Be One.

Manny is a practicing physician in South Florida. He and Adriana have been married for over 35 years and have seven children (four of whom are married) and a growing number of grandchildren.

George and Teresa Pastor have been married since 1988, and they live in Vero Beach, Florida. George is an architect who uses his talents to assist several churches in the area with design projects. Teresa homeschooled their four children, and she still teaches English and composition. Together, George and Teresa have led several Bible studies and Christian study groups, including an Alpha course. They worship and serve at GraceSpring Church in Vero Beach, where Teresa often plays the keyboard on the worship team. They have participated in many youth and multi-age missions trips through the years, including several trips to Guatemala with the Mision Floresco team.

Victoria is a Registered Nurse who graduated from Texas Woman's University. She and her husband John have been married for over 28 years and have 3 grown children. Victoria has been a third-grade CCD teacher, taught Confirmation classes, volunteered for St. Vincent De Paul, and was a member of her Parish Council. She continues to be active in her community and volunteers regularly for the Red Cross and other charities.

Deacon Ralph Poyo is the founder of New Evangelization Ministries, an apostolate committed to assisting Dioceses, Churches and individuals with services, resources and training in effective evangelization. Prior to launching NEM, Dcn. Ralph served in three different parishes as a Youth Minister and Director of Faith Formation for twenty-three years. He is passionate about sharing the truth of the Gospel that captivates audiences of all ages. He is married to his High school sweetheart, Susan and they have five grown daughters and five Grandchildren.

Juan and Natalie Bauta have been married for over 30 years. They homeschool their 6 children. Juan has taught baptism and confirmation classes, served on the Parish Council, Engaged Encounter, Focus, Prison Ministry, Life in the Spirit seminars, and Deliverance Ministry. He is a Bible study leader, Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, and a Sacristan. He is a Board Certified trial lawyer.

Royce A. Hood is an attorney who works with a number of national organizations, including Flourish Your Faith Ministries. A graduate of Ave Maria School of Law, he has served Catholic, ecumenical, and pro-life causes across the country — including the March for Life, where he served on the Board of Directors, and the Law of Life Summit, which he founded.

Royce is also active in the production and promotion of music, film, and websites, and has been featured on EWTN and Fox News. He lives in central Illinois with his wife Elise and their children.

Simon is a retired clinical psychologist. He is a cradle Catholic who had a born again conversion experience in 1979. Simon has served the Church all his life, from altar boy in his early years to hospital spiritual ministry volunteer in the present. Simon has also served as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist and has co-led Charismatic prayer groups, cell groups, and Life in the Spirit Seminar groups.