Lessons in church planting Tim and Hannah Flatman lead a church-planting team in Sabá, 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. Here’s an overview from San Andrés church in Salta, Argentina, where the ministry team includes Latin Link’s Hans and Priscilla Breekveldt, Daniel and Flavia Lescano, and Paula and Matías 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, it’s even been added to UNESCO’s list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The focus of this celebration? Death. To find … Continued
Playparks, preaching and preparing to leave Hello and welcome to the final instalment of our Brazilian mission trip! Thank you for reading these updates and praying for us. The team can’t wait to be able to catch up with friends and family face to face but, in the meantime, here are the highlights of our … Continued
Latin Link loves multi-directional mission! As well as sending mission workers to Latin America, we also receive them from Latin contexts, through our Incoming Mission programme. Here’s what they’re all working on at the moment: Vicky Valladares (Guatemalan) works at Restore Community Church, Essex. She helps with the church’s graphic design and runs the Toddler … Continued
Praying for Latin Link’s Members in Nicaragua Lukas and Barbara Minder work as Short Term Coordinators. However, since the start of the socio-political crisis in Nicaragua, in April 2018, Latin Link has had to greatly reduce the short-term mission workers it sends to the country. This has meant that Lukas and Barbara’s ministry focus has … Continued
Statistics of child sex abuse in Latin America are alarming. In Peru, the rate is estimated to be around 20 per cent, with girls being the victims in three out of every four cases. Most often, the abuser is a family member or part of the close family circle. Every day in the news, there … Continued
Tackling syncretism in Bolivia There’s no easy place to be a mission worker, but Louis and Maribel Woodley face particular challenges. They are bringing the gospel to a mining community which (like others across the Bolivian Altiplano) practices syncretism: combining Catholicism with indigenous Andean practices, including devil worship. Louis and Maribel: We love Potosí and … Continued
Katelin Fiddis recently returned to Northern Ireland after a life changing Stride placement in Brazil. She worked with a long-term team of volunteers, supporting children and young people who live on the streets of Sa?o Paulo. Every Tuesday, we sit alongside kids and adolescents in the middle of a busy street in the centre of … Continued