John Fanestil

John Fanestil is a Methodist pastor known for his community work along the U.S.-Mexico border. He has been actively involved in promoting friendship and unity through gatherings at Friendship Park, where families from both sides of the border could meet despite legal restrictions. Since 2011, he has led a 'border church' at the park, sharing food and fellowship with his congregation, but has expressed his concerns over increasing restrictions and militarization under Donald Trump's administration.