The influence of the ranch has reached beyond the children.  Local ranchers from the community brought wisdom and experience to the questions being asked during development.  Over time Living Waters Ranch has contributed back into the ranch community through new irrigation techniques and pasture management methods. Relationships of trust have blossomed in an environment of mutual learning.

Getting to know these men has built deepening friendships that benefit CVE staff as well as the ranchers. A few have participated in weekly Bible studies, and many more have been exposed to the gospel through conversations about daily work and the simple example of Christians living out their beliefs. Often it was more comfortable for them to be out in the field watering and talking about God than to be sitting in church studying the written Word.

While riding in a car with a local rancher, a houseparent excused himself to call his wife to see how things were going back at home. The rancher asked, "Does your wife yell at the kids?"  This led to a discussion about their wives and how they react to them. A rather personal discussion followed of the man's marital struggles. It was an opportunity to mentor the man in God's truth in the normal sharing of work. The desire has been that these relationships could produce fruit in mature men who might become an integral part of the Magdalena church--"a future group of servants that were cowboys together."

Much of the equipment used on the ranch has been donated and delivered into Mexico. If you know of brothers visiting Magdalena, encourage them to inquire about current equipment needs, or you can ask specific questions by emailing CVEmexico@gmail.com. 

They are currently looking to drill a new well and install underground piping to put additional property into productive service.