Latin America
Discipleship starts with hearing the good news. Our partners begin the process of restoration with broadcasting and media, but they don’t stop there. Long-term goals such as nurturing their communities out of poverty are all part of the everlasting objective of redemption.
Nicaragua
OUR PARTNER: ESTEBAN VALLE-GARCÍA
THE SITUATION:
In Nicaragua, political unrest and fear of Covid-19 have prevented churches from meeting.
The government has restricted daily life, businesses, and travel, so life for many Nicaraguans has become very difficult.
OUR INITIATIVES:
• Upgrading school and church facilities
• Encouraging and teaching local churches—teaching and sharing goes both ways
• Gospel radio broadcasting
Dominican Republic
OUR PARTNER: PRUDENCIO RODRIGUEZ
THE SITUATION:
We have successfully partnered here over multiple decades.
Obstacles in this country include poverty and persistent religious traditions. However, the DR has enjoyed a long history of discipleship. Learn more →
OUR INITIATIVES:
• We sponsor Christian several radio programs throughout the Dominican Republic
• Children’s ministries such as VBS
• Support for a children’s home in Neyba
Haiti
OUR PARTNER: LUCNER PIERRE
THE SITUATION:
Christians in Haiti have partnered with us for many years, but many challenges still remain. Severe poverty and a lack of belief that there is any way out continue to hamper progress.
Many are baptized, but discipleship is a challenge. Learn more →
OUR INITIATIVES:
• Facilitating economic growth through teaching welding and sewing
• Plans to train workers to begin an earth brick factory
• We have purchased land to begin the earth brick process
Colombia
OUR PARTNER: RICARDO MARTINEZ
THE SITUATION:
The church in Bucaramanga is thriving under the leadership of Ricardo. He has taught and discipled others to lead in other regions.
A current challenge is the influx of refugees from Venezuela.
OUR INITIATIVES:
• Our partnerships in Colombia are predominantly radio.
Honduras
OUR PARTNER: MANUEL DE JESUS MARTINEZ
THE SITUATION:
Recent issues in Honduras can be traced back to the Coronavirus lockdowns, which has resulted in the isolation of many communities. Traditional cultural challenges persist.
Political instability and storm vulnerability are also hurdles.
OUR INITIATIVES:
• Our partnerships in Honduras are predominantly radio.