Student Ministries and Outreach
Potter's Clay
Potter’s Clay seeks to humbly and sustainably affirm the self-efficacy of the Ensenadan community through relational and ethical ministry, celebrating in fellowship the unity and diversity of the global church as the body of Jesus Christ.
Mission
The ministry of Potter's Clay is founded in the passage of Isaiah 64, reflecting the image that we are being molded alongside our brothers and sisters in Christ as the clay of God the Potter. Potter's Clay partners with Rancho Agua Viva Ministries in Ensenada, Mexico to come alongside the local community in long-term relationships with their seminary students, partnering with the students in service in communities where they are involved in weekly.
2026-2027 Core Leadership Team
Team Lead, Transportation Co-Lead: Paula Winkler
Children's Ministry Lead: Dacia Romero Acosta
Children's Ministry Assistant, Transportation Co-Lead: Grace Wun
Health Co-Lead: Natty Valdovinos
Health Co-Lead, Global Engagement Lead: Elsa Wright
Construction Co-Lead: Yonadav Schultz
Construction Co-Lead: Luke Porter
Mercy Lead, Business Manager: Gavin Carey
Nursing Lead, Mercy Assistant, Publicity Lead: Leah Nieman
Join us as we travel to Ensenada, Mexico this upcoming Spring Break to partner with churches, families, and professionals.
Spring Break Applications are due December 1st, 2025!
Teams for Spring 2027
Health Team: Support and assist both U.S. and local dentists/opthamologists through hands-on medical clinics in Ensenada. Students who are pre-med, pre-dent, or pursuing nursing degrees will be given priority.
Children's Ministry: Work with the local churches to support kids by playing games and leading interactive Bible lessons. Includes planning, worship, games and sharing the good news! Students interested in education and tutoring and/or those who have worked in camps, mentoring, or Sunday-school volunteers are encouraged to apply.
Mercy Ministry: Partner with local organizations in Ensenada that work directly with seniors and young adults. Includes VBS for high-schoolers, serving meals, building relationships, hearing stories and hosting parties for local communities young and old!
Construction Team: Show God's love by constructing extensions and additions to buildings and structures to provide spaces for families to live and children to learn. Students with engineering or construction experience are encouraged to apply.
Nursing Team: Assist U.S. and local medical providers in providing care at general medical clinics in rural areas of Ensenada. Gain practical experience through direct patient care. Exclusively open for Westmont Nursing students.
APPLY FOR OR RENEW YOUR PASSPORT
Do not get left behind!
Apply for or renew your passport.
PRACTICE YOUR SPANISH
Brush up on your spanish with any of the following resources.
Duolingo (website and app)
Coffee Break Spanish (15 minutes lessons in podcast form)
Talk to an on campus Spanish Tutor in the Library.
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Contact
OFFICE HOURS
Email us to set up an appointment. We look forward to meeting with you.
ER office is located on the 2nd floor of the Kerr Student Center (KSC)
CONTACT US
Potter's Clay Core Team
Phone: 805-565-7090 (office)
Email: potters_clay@westmont.edu
Staff Director: Kelley Funk
Assistant Director of Campus Life for Ministry & Outreach
Email: kfunk@westmont.edu