The new president’s plans for the C&MA Church of Mexico include fostering pastoral unity through district collaboration, developing a uniform Christian education program, preparing new ministers, and bolstering missionary efforts.
“Unity is strength” is a popular saying attributed to the Spanish liberator Simón Bolívar to express that there is strength in the unity of peoples. And as long ago as 900 B.C., wise King Solomon said, “And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken” (Ecclesiastes 4:12). With this he affirmed that no matter how good two people are together, three are even better because they are like a solid rope.
In Peru, a diverse group of individuals converged with a purpose—to be light in the midst of darkness, heralds of love to the marginalized, and messengers of salvation to those yearning for redemption.
Embark on a journey of spiritual transformation as men from Colombia and the Dominican Republic share inspiring stories from recent National Men’s Alliance Congresses.
The year 2023 has meant a new, hopeful dawn for the Evangelistic Movement of Lima Encounter with God (LED) in Peru. It has been 50 years of fervent prayer of servants full of the love of the Lord working for his Church and a Latin American city thirsty for the love of a God who changes lives.
The AWF Latin America (CLA) Region united in a transformative gathering in October in Lima, Peru. Representatives from diverse cultures came together, sharing stories, embracing wisdom, and creating a tapestry of renewal that resonated beyond the symposium’s confines.
The Alliance in Colombia has left a profound mark on the lives of countless people throughout a century of history. The centennial celebration was a special occasion that included notable visits and a series of significant activities.
Approximately two decades ago, a remarkable journey of faith began in a Uruguayan prison, where the power of prayer and relentless dedication have led to an astonishing spiritual revival among people.
Mirtha Espino is the first retired missionary of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church (C&MA) in Peru. She served for 14 years in Equatorial Guinea, Africa. After finishing her ministry there, she once again said yes to her missionary call, and she tells us why.
Patricia Tivane believes in the transformational power of the Scriptures and has invested her life and resources in making it available to unreached people. Her passion and life stories inspire us and lead us to reflect and move in response to the greatest needs of the people around us.
The Latin American region continues to advance in spreading the Kingdom of God through Business as Mission. In Colombia, one student says he “was able to understand that being a barista is a useful way to start conversations about the gospel naturally and effectively.”
“Lead the way to the next generations” is the vision brought by Ángel Sabino Barrientos Chuquillanqui, the new president of the C&MA Peru. Ángel was elected in September 2022 for a five-year term, starting in February 2023. He cannot hold back his enthusiasm for his new role with the Alliance, and he is looking forward to seeing new generations meet Jesus. What a great way to celebrate the 100 years of work of the Alliance in Peru.
Sixty-seven years ago, a baby was born in a remote indigenous tribe in the Peruvian Amazon. The mother, at the moment of giving birth, dug a hole and buried him alive. At that precise moment, the chief of the tribe appeared providentially, rescuing him from certain death.
Pastors and leaders of the Alliance churches of Argentina and Latin America gathered in November 2022 to celebrate 125 years of history of the Christian and Missionary Alliance of Argentina and to recognize those who have helped build and grow the C&MA in that country.
In the northern part of the Chalatenango region in El Salvador, the Alliance Central American Congress was held from September 19-23, 2022. Around 90 representatives of the leadership of the churches of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua participated.
With the theme “Let us return to God,” more than 200 delegates from the Latin American countries of the Christian and Missionary Alliance gathered at the Assembly and Symposium of the Latin American Alliance Fellowship (CLA) from September 28-30, 2022, in Armenia, Colombia.
After three years, the Latin American Women Congress “Amada” took place in person again. The conference welcomed 510 Alliance women from all over Latin America with the theme “Woman: Deep Design.”
From Montero, Santa Cruz, Rev. José Luis Jaldín is the new president of the C&MA church of Bolivia. His desire for the national church is to activate the ministries, emphasize new church planting, and support the Kingdom´s advance.
The first AWF International Business and Mission Congress was held in Chile in April 2022. Pursuing collaborative projects that will specifically send Latin American Marketplace professionals, the Christian and Missionary Alliance keeps working on joining efforts to include businessmen and professionals in missions. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact [email protected].
The Alliance church in Paraguay has been dedicated to serving their friends and neighbors by cleaning the streets and squares near their churches, delivering food and discipling people. Let us pray that God continues to use the Alliance family in Paraguay to be a blessing.