OUR STORY
Sam grew up in Argentina and faithfully served alongside his parents for many years. He returned to the United States to attend college in 1981. It was there that he met his wife, Carita. Shortly after marrying, Sam and Carita moved to Miami to serve at the International Bible Baptist Church, ministering to both the English and Spanish-speaking communities. After nearly eight years of service in Miami, they traveled to Argentina as missionaries. In 1997, Sam led a team that began Centro Crecer Church in downtown Córdoba. God has blessed the church, and seven additional churches have grown from the work. With the growth of the church also came the need for theological education. In 2006 Seminario Bíblico William Carey was begun. Initially set up as a virtual campus, SBWC now has seven study centers in the Americas and reaches students in eight countries.
Sam has a Master’s degree from Reformed Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from Southern Seminary.
Sam and Carita have three adult children and seven grandchildren.
William Carey was driven by a historic vision. In 1793, shortly after arriving in India, he urged the Baptist Missionary Society to expand its efforts: “South America, and all the numerous and large islands in the India and China seas, I hope will not be passed over.”
Under the weight of his missionary vision, the world's vast distances seemed to shrink, and the opportunities for the gospel appeared larger than ever.
“A large field opens on every side. Oh, that many labourers may be thrust out into the vineyard of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Now, at he beginning of a new missionary era, a similar opportunity presensts itself in Argentina and Latin America.
BOOKS
Doing Missions
Most Christians understand that world missions is at the heart of God’s purpose for the church. The question that might be difficult to answer isn’t, “Should my church or should I as an individual believer be involved in world missions?” But rather, “How do I or how does my church get involved in an effective way?” In Doing Missions, Sam Masters shares how with insights from more than 20 years of experience on the mission field.
The Serampore Form of Agreement
En espíritu y en verdad
True spirituality is not born out of a personal intuition and it is not developed on the basis of our own efforts. Rather, true spirituality comes from outside of us, because God has spoken and He has given us His words in the Bible. These words are life. These words come to us, and the Spirit makes them alive in us. Many times the process is painful and excruciating as going into labor “until Christ is formed in you” (Gal. 4:19). Discovering the dynamics of this process must be the primary goal of our lives.
Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme: The Life of William Ward
Although the nineteenth century pioneer missionary William Carey is well known, those who tirelessly supported him in his work have been largely forgotten. In this book, the life story of William Ward (1769–1823) is faithfully recorded. Figureheads such as Carey would never succeed without a circle of supporters, and William Ward was a loyal and persevering colleague, without whom the work of the Serampore Mission would have been vastly diminished.
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COUNTRIESMINISTRIES
SEMINARIO BIBLICO WILLIAM CAREY
One of the biggest missional challenges in Latin America is the lack of quality theological training available to the spanish-speaking world. Recognizing this, Sam started Seminario Bíblico William Carey in 2006, making quality conservative theological training accessible to every qualified Latin American student, leader and pastor.
IGLESIA CRECER
In 1997, Sam led a team that began Centro Crecer church in downtown Córdoba. God has blessed the church and seven additional works have been planted.
THE CRECER FOUNDATION
The Crecer Foundation develops strategic partnerships with North American churches, organizations, and individuals who have a passion for kingdom-building in Latin America.
