Wrapping up 2025 looking back
- Priscila Matamoros
- Dec 30, 2025
- 5 min read
Updated: Dec 30, 2025
Hello friends,
You know in Exodus 3 how God appears to Moses in a burning bush and sends Moses on one great very intimidating task? And you know how then Moses says “But who am I that I should go??” and God responds “But I will be with you”? That’s the image that comes to mind when I try to summarise my 2025. Me telling God “But who am I? Who do I think that I am to be doing this?” and God responding “but I am with you”. In ways I never planned or expected, God has been opening doors while also doing deep, real work in people’s lives. I wanted to share a glimpse of what these past months have looked like.
One of the biggest themes of this season has been unexpected doors opening. Through Ethne, I’ve been preparing for upcoming short-term trips and spending time face-to-face with local ministries—listening, learning, and helping strengthen what is already there. Much of this work happens quietly and behind the scenes, but it’s deeply relational and foundational, and I’m continually reminded of how important presence and trust are in this kind of work.
Alongside this, a significant development has come through COMIBAM (see more here). After serving in communications, administration, translation, and facilitating a workshop at the Panama conference, I was invited to become a permanent member of the communications team. Starting next year, I’ll be co-leading the Communications Department as we rebuild the team from the ground up—its team, structure, processes, and way of working together. This is a meaningful responsibility, and one I’m stepping into with a lot of humility and gratitude.
From those same conversations, another door opened that I never anticipated. I was invited to join the Young Leaders Generation (YLG) team (see more here), which is part of the Lausanne movement (!!). I’ll be assisting the leadership team as they prepare for the Fourth Younger Leaders Gathering in 2027, which brings together emerging leaders passionate about advancing the gospel and shaping the future of the global church and launches a 10-year commitment of mentorship and connectivity with these leaders. Being welcomed into these spaces—where global leadership, collaboration, and long-term vision intersect—has been deeply exciting, stretching and profoundly humbling. These are tables I never imagined sitting at, and I’m constantly aware that this is God’s faithfulness, not my own doing.
Closer to home, I’ve been watching something really beautiful unfold within Awaken. Earlier this semester, the Awakened Retreat became a meaningful milestone for our community. Around 150 people gathered, and the stories that came out of that weekend have stayed with me—people encountering God for the first time, hearing His voice, taking steps toward freedom, and finding genuine community. One girl, in particular, met Jesus during the retreat and was baptized just two weeks later. Since then, we’ve seen continued momentum, with growing attendance and people inviting friends, flatmates, and coworkers. What began as a series of events is increasingly becoming a place of deep conversations and belonging.
One practical way to help Pris
I’m looking for partners to walk alongside the journey the Lord has me on—both in prayer and, where possible, financially.
In all honesty, finances are something I find awkward to talk about, and an area where trusting the Lord is lived out very practically.
I’m not writing to ask you for money. But if you know a person, family, or church who might be interested in the work I’m doing, I’d love the opportunity to meet them, share my heart for seeing the Gospel reach places where it currently isn’t, and get to know them as well.
If someone comes to mind, please feel free to send them my contact info or, with their permission, send me theirs.
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At the same time, part of leading a growing ministry like this is learning to hold change with open hands. Change isn’t a sign that something is wrong—it’s a natural part of growth. In the coming months, there are two significant changes ahead for Awaken: one that is very exciting, and one that is more bittersweet.
The bittersweet change is that 10 members of our leadership team (out of 15) will be stepping down due to circumstances outside of our control—things like health, work, education, and opportunities abroad. This team has been a gift. God has used them in powerful ways to shape Awaken into what it is today, and it’s genuinely hard to imagine the ministry without them. At the same time, I’m incredibly proud of each of them. Watching how they’ve grown as leaders, and how they’re carrying what we’ve learned together into new seasons, is one of the quiet joys these days and in the coming couple of months.
The exciting change is that, after leading Awaken on my own for almost two years, I won’t be carrying that responsibility alone anymore. I’ve been praying very intentionally for a co-lead, and, unbeknownst to me, the Lord was quietly raising someone up! Starting in January, a close friend will be stepping into a co-lead role to share the load with me. This is all about stewarding the ministry well as it continues to grow, with stability, sustainability, and care for the people at its center.
I also had the joy of being part of the REAL women’s conference this year. Due to demand, it was held over two identical weekends, welcoming around 1300 people in total including volunteers. The impact of REAL has been incredible, and being involved in the creative side—concepts, design, visuals, and storytelling—reminds me that creativity is part of how God has wired me, and it’s something I genuinely love doing and is so life-giving!
On a personal level, I’ve been learning how to hold all of this with greater intention. I’ve been leaning into rhythms of rest and practicing regular silence and solitude—simply being with God without an agenda. These moments have been grounding and sustaining. I’m also thankful to share that after some medical testing earlier this year, everything came back clear, and I’ve been feeling healthy and well.
There have been sweet personal moments too—time with family in Switzerland celebrating birthdays together, investing deeply in friendships, and now spending Christmas in Valencia with family and my flatmate, who has become chosen family. Living in Barcelona continues to be a joy, where even ordinary moments can unexpectedly become spaces of connection, faith, and sharing about the love of Jesus. This city is craving connection with God, most just don’t know that’s what the craving is yet.
Thank you, truly, for walking with me through this season. Your prayers, encouragement, and support mean more than I can express. As I look ahead, I’d especially appreciate prayer for:
Would you pray with me for…
Wisdom and grace in expanded leadership roles For wisdom, humility, and clarity as I step into expanded leadership roles through COMIBAM, Lausanne/YLG, Ethne, and Awaken. That I would lead from dependence on God, with healthy boundaries and grace.
Stability and sustainability for Awaken’s leadership and community Pray for peace and unity as several beloved leaders transition into new seasons, and for wisdom as we seek new leaders, in prayer and wisdom, at the right pace. Ask that Awaken would continue to grow with depth, care, and strong foundations, and that co-leadership would be a gift of shared vision and mutual support.
Provision for personal and ministry-related needs For God’s faithful provision — both personal support and the practical costs that come with ministry and travel. That I would walk in trust and freedom, not anxiety, as needs increase.
Continued depth and transformation in people’s lives Pray that what God is already doing would continue — that people would encounter Him, hear His voice, find freedom, and grow rooted in community. That transformation would go beyond events and into everyday life.
I’m deeply grateful to be on this journey with you.
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