Rick isn’t the typical visitor to the MEDIA Alliance offices.

Rick had built a thriving career in South America. As a successful builder, he and his wife—an architect—were creating a good life for their young children. Their future was bright, filled with the promise of new projects, growing opportunities, and a home they had carefully built together.

But everything changed in an instant.

A drug cartel quietly moved into one of Rick’s housing developments. When he discovered what was happening and confronted them, he was met with the most extreme response—a direct threat on his life. The message was clear: walk away, or there would be consequences.

In that moment, Rick faced an impossible choice. Stay and risk his life, or leave everything behind—his business, his home, and the life they had worked so hard to build. For the safety of their family, they made their choice.

Less than three weeks later, Rick moved to the United States and moved in with his parents in the area. While his heart was full of trust in God’s guidance, his life was now full of uncertainty. That’s when he found himself at the MEDIA Alliance offices.

Rick isn’t the typical visitor to the MEDIA Alliance offices, but when he walked through our doors, he didn’t just find a meeting—he also found a refuge. We set aside time to have lunch, sit with him, and listen to his story. We prayed with him, encouraged him, and reminded him that even in this unexpected and painful transition, God was still at work.

At MEDIA Alliance, our mission goes beyond media training and global events. We stand alongside our international brothers and sisters in their greatest moments of need. Whether equipping leaders for ministry or offering a listening ear and a prayer for those facing crisis, we are honored to be part of what God is doing around the world.