Our Story
Francisco and Esther Vargas have been married since 1998 and have dedicated their lives to serving their country and the body of Christ through the anointed works of The Holy Spirit of God. Their passion is to see people set free from the destructive chains that trauma brings and educate others in the joy that comes through living according to the principles of God's word. They believe in collaborating with other ministries and governmental sectors to serve the less fortunate and firmly believe that working together we all can make significant change in the lives of many. They demonstrate the love of God to those in need through tangible and practical ways and have dedicated themselves to partnering with others in compassion work. They currently live in San Antonio Texas and have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. They attend Calvary Temple Assemblies of God under the pastorship of Pastor Doug and Pastor Janet Roberts.
Rev. Francisco Vargas
An alumnus of Southwestern Assemblies of God University with an M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies. Francisco has served in the U.S. Army for over 31 years and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5). He has served in ministry since 2004, and his time in the Army has enabled him to serve in many different locations of the world and given him the opportunity to engage Christians from many different cultural and denominational backgrounds. It has given him a unique perspective and allowed him to gain insight on how to minister to different people, while giving him an appreciation for the missionary way of life. Francisco is currently a Licensed Minister with the Assemblies of God and is the Arms of Comfort President and Co-founder.
Rev. Esther Vargas
Esther is a member of the Project Rescue Bureau and an advocate for those who have been Human Trafficked. She is an Alumnus of Southwestern Assembly of God University, with a degree in Religious Studies, and currently pursuing a degree in Church Leadership with an emphasis on Compassion Ministry, as well as a Minor in Marriage and Family Counseling. She is a credentialed Minister with the Assemblies of God and a veteran of the U.S. Army. She has received awards from the military for her work with soldiers and their families. She Co-founded and co-leads "Arms of Comfort" and is actively involved in church Intercessory prayer teams, youth ministry, and she is Passionate about mentoring future women leaders. With over 20 years of travel experience, she has gained a unique perspective in working with individuals from diverse cultures. Her ability to work closely with leaders has allowed her to develop a professional approach that is both productive and culturally sensitive. She has spoken at churches, universities, prisons, Military installations and women's conferences, both nationally and internationally.
