Our History and Ministry
Mark and Veronica Schultz with Olive Tree Ministry have been in Mexico since before their marriage in 1975. Established in 1981 in Baja California Norte, Olive Tree has built its ministry on three key areas: creating disciples, motivating for missions, and helping the needy.
From 1989-2020 Marcos pastored the local church and successfully created a culture of a sending church supporting Latin missionaries to the nations of the world. Though no longer the lead pastor, Marcos is involved in ongoing support for those missionaries in the field, providing hands-on coaching, motivation and prayer coverage.
Marcos has been blessed with a bit of national renown in Mexico and travels the country speaking at youth and mission events, challenging Latins for the nations. He is also a regular instructor at a seminary and Bible school in Ensenada, providing training for Mexican nationals called to ministry.
Many disciples Marcos and Veronica raised up over the last half century years have established their own ministries all over Mexico. Marcos actively counsels and encourages those field partners while also overseeing Olive Tree’s day to day operations, particularly ministry to the poor and needy.
