On the Move: Migration is changing communities, cultures and lives A huge 3.5% of the worldâs people now live in a different country to the one they were born in*, and the United Nations expects this number to rise. While many are refugees fleeing violence, unstable countries or persecution, others cross borders to join their … Continued
After feeling called to mission many years ago, Rose Wade headed to Guatemala for a two-year Stride placement in 2018. After returning home for three months, Rose is now back in Guatemala, and this time as a ‘Stay’ member. We chatted with Rose to find out what prompted her to extend her time in Latin … Continued
Twister, Construction and Carbs! Before leaving for our trip we were told about certain Colombian traditions and their lifestyle but I donât think any of us had fully appreciated the concept of Colombian timings until we were sat at BogotĂĄ airport at 4 am on day one of the trip looking for our lift home. … Continued
Occupational Therapist, Katie Rowell, gained significant experience helping people with mental health problems in Oxford. Now sheâs in Colombia, supporting refugees who are fleeing the crisis in Venezuela. The Venezuelan crisis has brought a new wave of economic migrants to countries like Colombia and Peru, seeking shelter and protection. Colombians understand the predicament of their … Continued
From Brazil to Weymouth If you know Latin Link, youâll know we are all about multidirectional mission. God calls workers into his harvest field from everywhere to everywhere! Since 1999, the Incoming Mission ministry of Latin Link has received and supported many Latin Americans on Stride and Stay placements, serving with churches in the UK … Continued
Fleeing Venezuela Venezuela is in crisis. A toxic combination of political conflict, hyperinflation, and a crippling shortage of food and medicine, has forced around 4 million Venezuelans to flee in recent years. Many have sought refuge in the bordering countries of Peru and Colombia, with the latter receiving an estimated 1.5 million people. Colombians understand … Continued
Lessons in church planting Tim and Hannah Flatman lead a church-planting team in SabĂĄ, northeast Brazil. As many Brazilian evangelicals could be described as experienced – even prolific – church planters, Tim considers an important and potentially uncomfortable question. Are they needed? A bit of history The denomination we work with in Brazil, Betel Brasileiro, … Continued
Being, making and growing disciples Latin Link members are passionate about working alongside local churches in order to be, to make, and to grow disciples. Hereâs an overview from San AndrĂ©s church in Salta, Argentina, where the ministry team includes Latin Linkâs Hans and Priscilla Breekveldt, Daniel and Flavia Lescano, and Paula and MatĂas Rigau. … Continued
On 1-2 November each year, Mexico sets the stage for a countrywide event. With a richness of colour, creativity, musical magnificence and culinary excellence, these celebrations exhibit ancient cultural traditions and imagery. Since 2008, itâs even been added to UNESCO’s list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The focus of this celebration? Death. To find … Continued