Ecuador

The vision of SIM Ecuador is to see a witness to Christ’s love where He is least known, disciples of Jesus expressing God’s love in their communities, and Christ-centred churches among all peoples.

 

Therefore, by faith we see:

  • Churches expressing God’s love and compassion, serving their communities and reaching out with the gospel to the vulnerable among them.
  • The church of Loja passionate to support gospel workers in Loja and the world. 
  • The people of God capable of serving effectively in ministry.
  • A church planting movement that reproduces communities of Jesus followers in least-reached, rural areas of the Loja province.
  • Families being transformed by the gospel in southern Ecuador.
  • Young people making disciples and modelling a holistic, Christ-centred life in their communities.
  • Missionaries flourishing beneath quality administration and member care.
  • Missionary kids grow up to be personal followers of Jesus.

Ecuador

The vision of SIM Ecuador is to see a witness to Christ’s love where He is least known, disciples of Jesus expressing God’s love in their communities, and Christ-centred churches among all peoples.

 

Therefore, by faith we see:

  • Churches expressing God’s love and compassion, serving their communities and reaching out with the gospel to the vulnerable among them.
  • The church of Loja passionate to support gospel workers in Loja and the world. 
  • The people of God capable of serving effectively in ministry.
  • A church planting movement that reproduces communities of Jesus followers in least-reached, rural areas of the Loja province.
  • Families being transformed by the gospel in southern Ecuador.
  • Young people making disciples and modelling a holistic, Christ-centred life in their communities.
  • Missionaries flourishing beneath quality administration and member care.
  • Missionary kids grow up to be personal followers of Jesus.

Come and Serve

Administration

Our goal as a ministry team is to see missionaries flourishing with quality administration and member care.

Compassion Ministries

Churches expressing God's love and compassion, serving their communities, and reaching out with the gospel to the vulnerable among them.

Equipping Church Leaders

Equipping pastors and leaders of city and rural churches to be faithful to God's Word and the gospel in their ministry to others.

Ministry to Missionary Kids

Growing up missionary kids to be personal followers of Jesus through education, activities, and programs that build them up in Christ.

Mobilising

To see the church of Loja passionate to support gospel workers in Loja and the world.

Planting and Strengthening Rural Churches

Proclaiming the gospel in order to see a church planting movement that reproduces communities of Jesus followers in least reached areas of rural Loja, Ecuador.

Radio Hope

Radio "Ondas de Esperanza" ("Radio Hope") proclaims the gospel in Ecuador through quality Christian radio programming.

Youth Ministry 3D

Reaching young people between 15 and 25 years of age in creative ways.

Administration
Un campo misionero bien administrado permite a los misioneros de largo plazo alcanzar a los menos alcanzados.

Compassion Ministries
Churches expressing God's love and compassion, serving their communities, and reaching out with the gospel to the vulnerable among them.

Equipping Church Leaders
Equipando a pastores y líderes de iglesias locales para que sean fieles a la Palabra de Dios y al Evangelio.

Ministry to Missionary Kids
Apoyando a los hijos de misioneros para que crezcan como seguidores personales de Jesús a través de la educación, actividades y programas que los edifican en Cristo.

Mobilising
Sirviendo a la iglesia de Loja para ser apasionada en apoyar a los obreros del Evangelio en Loja y el mundo.

Planting and Strengthening Rural Churches
Proclamando el Evangelio para ver un movimiento de plantación de iglesias que reproduce comunidades de seguidores de Jesucristo en las áreas rurales, menos alcanzadas de la provincia de Loja.

Radio Hope
Radio Ondas de Esperanza proclama el Evangelio por medio de una programación de radio cristiana.

Youth Ministry 3D
Alcanzando a los jóvenes entre 15 y 25 años de forma creativa.

Communities where He is least known

Southern Cantons of Loja Province  

The town of Cariamanga in the rural area of Loja province is part of a new priority area of SIM Ecuador. Of the 77,000 people in Cariamanga, around 0.1% are forming Christ-centred communities. Many people remain strongly tied to Roman Catholicism, but they don't always know Roman Catholic doctrine very well. People practice a "folk-Catholicism," namely animistic beliefs mixed with traditional Catholic church life. Healers, shamans, and superstition are as important as the practices of the traditional church. These beliefs still impact the lives of evangelical believers, who face opposition when they deny the traditional beliefs of their family. Around 12-15% of this area’s population are illiterate. Youth continue to move to cities. The few small churches that exist need resources and training in evangelism, discipleship, church planting, and doctrine in order to make an impact in their communities. The churches need a vision for the lost and scattered people of their own region. A major obstacle are the many present sects, which distort the teaching of the gospel and confuse believers.

 

College Students and Youth 

The need for gospel proclamation among the thousands of university students and youth between 15 and 25 years old in the city of Loja is receiving a greater focus than ever before. There is a clear vision to disciple university students and establish a ministry in the two main university campuses in Loja. Students and young workers are looking for a brighter future, and through relationships, we seek to reach this community.

Prayers

1

Pray for believers in rural areas to be courageous ambassadors for Christ.

2

Pray for efforts in rural Loja Province to connect and support churches through teaching, resources and outreach.

3

Pray for wisdom and direction as we work with others to establish a ministry on the two university campuses.

4

Pray for continued work in urban areas alongside the local church.

5

Pray for wisdom as we consider new ministries to least-reached areas of Ecuador.


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