Campus Director and Teaching Director (Sherbrooke)
Jose & Clara Bombiela
Campus Director and Teaching Director
Sherbrooke
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Originally from Colombia and Venezuela, respectively, José and Clara are dedicated missionaries serving in Sherbrooke, Quebec.
Jose Bombiela has a background in philosophy, holding a Bachelor’s degree in the field, and is currently pursuing a master’s in Science, Philosophy, and Religion online with the University of Edinburgh. Since 2019, he has served as a full-time missionary with ISMC in Sherbrooke, where he and Clara lead the ISMC team, reaching out to and serving international students. Passionate about guiding students toward Christ, Jose is also developing a digital strategy to connect international students with the Christian community called Acts 17.
Clara Bombiela is a Venezuelan lawyer with an LL.M. in Human Rights from King’s College London (KCL). After years with the UN, she felt called to focus on ministry and now uses her YouTube channel, La Vida Clara, to reach over 100,000 followers with faith-based content for young women. Clara is currently working on her second book with HarperCollins, focusing on Christianity and personal relationships.
Together, Jose and Clara dream of seeing international students come to Christ and are dedicated to supporting ISMC’s nationwide vision. They are eager to minister to students, learn from diverse cultures, and share their experiences in faith.