# EP. 194 Missions Mini-Series: Christ is Better (Cristo es Mejor) W/Church Planting Pastor Kike Torres

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Podcast: [Speak The Truth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/speak-the-truth-243909)
Published: 2026-02-06T21:20:19+00:00
Episode link: https://speakthetruth.org/194
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## Resource

In this episode of Speak the Truth, Michael interviews Kike Torres, a pastor dedicated to church planting and biblical counseling. Kike shares his journey, ministry background, and his approach to evangelism and pastoral care. He discusses planting churches in Mexico and internationally, including recent efforts in Panama and the United States. Kike also highlights the importance of training and equipping leaders through a culturally sensitive approach that emphasizes mutual care and biblical counseling. Listeners are encouraged to support his ministry through prayer, financial contributions, and active involvement. 00:00 Introduction to Speak the Truth Podcast 00:33 Meet Kike Torres: A New Brother in Ministry 01:36 Kike's Journey in Ministry 02:57 Church Planting and Global Missions 05:24 Implementing Biblical Counseling in Church Planting 09:41 Cultural Differences in Ministry 11:41 Equipping and Certification in Biblical Counseling 14:28 Future Plans and How to Support 18:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Episode Mentions Cristo es Mejor - Kike's Ministry Check out Kike's books

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