Fabián Chinatti

I was born in Uruguay in 1969 (April 9) into a Catholic family. My father abandoned us when I was three years old. At the age of nine, I started working on the streets, and that same year I was invited to a Christian camp where I heard about Jesus. At age 12, I gave my life to Jesus. I studied shipbuilding in wood and fiberglass. At age 21, I went to Chile to do my bachelor's degree in theology. I began pastoring at age 25 and married Ruth, a Chilean woman, at age 26. We went as missionaries to Argentina to start CIMA Argentina and serve at the CCMT (Center for Cross-Cultural Mission Training), where I later became the director after completing a master's degree in missiology in Brazil at the CEM (Evangelical Center for Missions). My only daughter, Tania, was born in Argentina. We returned to Chile and for the past 15 years we have been pastoring a small congregation called Casa Cristo, which we started in 2011. I am bivocational, I have my own SME (Small and Medium Enterprise), which is where my resources come from, and I am a church pastor. I also run and compete in long-distance and middle-distance races. My greatest achievement so far is second place in the 10K at the 2025 Santiago Marathon.

The right response to injustice and aggression

“Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it. Then he went up to the temple of the Lord and spread it out before the Lord. And Hezekiah prayed to the Lord.” (Isaiah 37:14-15 NIV) Our first reaction to an insult or injustice is often to strike back or to harbor resentment. King Hezekiah … Lees meer

Trusting in God’s protection

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight … Lees meer

Characteristics of true wisdom

“The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.” (Proverbs 19:8 NIV) “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” (Proverbs 19:11 NIV) Good judgment and prudence are valuable qualities that testify to care for oneself and for others. Whoever develops these virtues … Lees meer

A good leader is a living example

“In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned.” (Titus 2:7-8 NIV) “This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves … Lees meer

God gives wisdom and insight

“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;wisdom and power are his.[…] He reveals deep and hidden things.”(Daniel 2:20-22 NIV) King Nebuchadnezzar had dreamed and made an impossible demand: his wise men had to not only give the interpretation of his dream, but also tell what he had dreamed. The Babylonian counselors … Lees meer

The principle of grace in weakness

“But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV) The apostle Paul had an exceptional ministry, characterized by revelations, miracles, and an … Lees meer

Be faithful and upright

“To the faithful you show yourself faithful,to the blameless you show yourself blameless,to the pure you show yourself pure,but to the devious you show yourself shrewd.[…] You, Lord, are my lamp;the Lord turns my darkness into light.” (2 Samuel 22:26-29 NIV) David knew what it costs to put God first. His life was not a … Lees meer

The influence of spiritual leaders

“Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord all the years of Jehoiada the priest.” (2 Chronicles 24:2 NIV) Joash became king of Judah at the age of seven, during a time of great unrest. The priest Jehoiada became his mentor, educator, and spiritual guide. Under his wise leadership, the young king … Lees meer

Make full use of the gift God gave you

“I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:6-7, ESV). In some tribes of northern Argentina, fire is the center of the home: … Lees meer

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