Welcome to Panorama, website of Rod and Sherry Boyd, retired missionaries who servied in Panama and the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.  Below are our most recent reports and articles.  Other information, articles and reports are available from the menu system to the left.

Vision to Reality... Dedication of the Latin America Resource & Training Center Report on the May 3rd celebration and dedication of LARTC facilities. Details
Retired... On Assignment It's official!  Rod and Sherry retired from full-time missionary service in October.  They continue "on assignment," giving oversite to the LARTC and helping as able.  They take a look back to see how God has lead and blessed them during their 30 years as missionaries. Details
Transition We finally made it back to Panama!  A satisfying trip, but reinforced our plans for the future... continuting to move forward in transition of leadership and ministry. Details
LARTC Construction Update: Finishing Touches Thanks to faithful partners, construction has continued on the LARTC building.  This video report focuses on the building exterior work and landscaping completed the last few months. Details
LARTC Construction Update: So Close! 98% Completed!  So grateful for generous partners and amazing progress these last several months.  So Close to crossing the finish line! Details
Faithful Rod and Sherry give testimony to God's faithfullness in family and health, ministry and support, and in transition and legacy. Details
Real HOPE for Panama Schools Report on recent ministry at the Soloy and Duima Good Shepherd Schools. Details
Presence, Plan, Provision and Promise Rod and Sherry share their experiences visiting churches this fall and an update on LARTC construction. Details
Itineration: Renew, Reconnect, Refocus The Boyds are back in the States, beginning a time of visiting supporting churches, family and friends.  Thoughts on Covid-19 in Panama and ministry. Details
June 2020 Video Update Video report on the effects of Covid-19 in Panama on life, ministry and LARTC construction. Details
Remember How will you remember the Covid-19 pandemic?  Here are some healthy and hopeful ways to remember God's faithfulness. Details
Life Interrupted Homestay report and thoughts during the Coronavirus outbreak in Panama.  God is still in control! Details
On the HOMESTRETCH of LARTC Construction 2019 was a banner year for LARTC construction that now stands at 90%.  We're heading down the homestretch... final 10% of construction in 2020. Details
2019 Christian School Congress: Rise Up, Be Strong, Be Brave A record 573 attend the 2019 CIECAD Christian School Congress in Panama City, Panama.  Teachers, directors, pastors and leaders from Central American ChildHope schools are challenged to Rise Up, Be Strong and Be Brave. Details
Little Davey Project 2019: Sustaining Growth David and Deborah Kaiser and the rest of the Little Davey Project Team, including some special family, blessed six schools with 75 computers. Details
Evangel Temple... Good Work at LARTC A group of 20 from Evangel Temple paints, builds cabinets and frames and hangs canvass prints at LARTC Details
Colombia 2019:  A Very Special Educators Summit Report on the 2019 Colombia Educator Summit and the four things made it very special. Details
LARTC Now Has a Commercial Kitchen!  And Other Construction News We had a banner week at the LARTC and our professional chef is very happy!  Commercial kitchen equipment was delivered and is in process of being set up and connected!  Progress report on Atrium construction, etc. Details