Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

Stepping off the bus near Kr 23 Entre Cl 2 Y 1a, you’re practically at the doorstep of the Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová. This Kingdom Hall isn’t just a building. It’s a vibrant hub for Cali’s Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová isn’t mentioned by name in historical records I could find. But the story of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Colombia is fascinating. It begins in the 1920s, two decades before the first Gilead missionaries arrived. Imagine two men, Heliodoro Hernández and Juan Bautista Estupiñán, trekking through villages with a battery-powered transcription machine, heavier than any suitcase you’ve ever carried. They played recordings like “Trinity Unveiled” and “End of the World” in town squares, dodging the occasional flying stone from those startled by their message. The Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová represents the culmination of their efforts and the dedication of countless others. By 1989, over 40,000 were sharing their faith. Today, bus routes like the E21, E27, E37, and T31 make reaching the Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová easy for worshippers and visitors alike. It’s a testament to how far they’ve come, from those early days of carrying heavy equipment to now having a dedicated space for worship in Cali. As you stand before the Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová, remember those early pioneers and their persistence. They laid the groundwork for what you see today, a thriving community of faith in the heart of Cali.