Focus
Benjamín and Aruna are active cross-cultural workers from Cuba. They are currently serving in sub-Saharan Africa, where they have been living for a year and a half with their newborn son, Teo. Since their arrival, they have focused on intensive language and cultural studies while working to spark a disciple-making movement among Muslim people groups. Their pioneering spirit has led them to serve among unreached and isolated minority ethnic groups in the region, contributing to Bible material translation and contextualization for these communities.
Journey
Benjamín was born and raised in a small town in Cuba. From a young age, he felt drawn to missions—just as his future wife, Aruna, who was born in the capital, did. United by a shared passion to bring the Good News to unreached peoples, they married in 2020 and began serving as mission workers while preparing to go to the field. Their son Teo was born in Africa and, since his earliest months, has traveled with them from the capital city to remote jungle villages.
Their hearts were deeply moved by the urgent need among unreached people groups—especially Muslim ethnicities within the 10/40 Window. The reality of over 1.51 billion people without access to the Gospel or a Bible in their language is one of the core reasons they serve the Lord in the Muslim world in Africa. They want to spread the Lord’s name and glorify God.
They have completed various studies and training programs to prepare for excellent service in the mission field, including
- Biblical and Linguistic Translation
- CEMS (Centro de Entrenamiento Misionero Sembradores)
- Advanced Media, Photography, and Journalism
- Simple Mobilizing Courses
- Holistic Missionary Care
- Language and Culture Facilitation
- Bridges to Islam
They are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in theology, with plans to continue on to a master’s at Faith Bible College.