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As of 2010, Nicaragua's population was over 5.8 million. 97% consider themselves Christian. Poverty controls the spiritual state of this country; liberation theology and prosperity theology play a big role in society. Though this society is poor and dysfunctional, the evangelical movement is growing, although there is division among churches. In a country that is still feeling the aftereffects of a civil war, a sense of loss, suffering, and bitterness hold fast. Stable families are rare in Nicaragua, and with 75% of its population being under 30 years of age, churches have trouble meeting the needs of this young generation.
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For the safety and security of these missionaries, last names have been abbreviated.
Selmira Q.
This anointed daughter of a local pastor (Robert Q) has traveled to the USA, translated for visiting missionaries, and lead many of her fellow Nicaraguans to a living relationship with the Lord. In a neglected off shore island of Nicaragua, she is
a faithful and dynamic shining light. They are presently building additional rooms on the back of their humble church for training and housing visiting teams.In the past they have hosted over 40 women for a discipleship seminar. Expand the Heartland funds have helped rebuild an existing church structure and an outdoor laundry pad for the community. “Popsy” Q. provides the general maintenance and leadership for this facility. Outreaches and evangelism teams are sent all along the Atlantic coast. They live under very poor economic conditions.
a faithful and dynamic shining light. They are presently building additional rooms on the back of their humble church for training and housing visiting teams.In the past they have hosted over 40 women for a discipleship seminar. Expand the Heartland funds have helped rebuild an existing church structure and an outdoor laundry pad for the community. “Popsy” Q. provides the general maintenance and leadership for this facility. Outreaches and evangelism teams are sent all along the Atlantic coast. They live under very poor economic conditions.
Roger and Anna Maria R.
The establishment of a new 'association' (ACIBEN) of indigenous pastors and churches began in 1992 when Fred Kornis and Tony Reyes committed to be partners with these Nicaraguan civil war torn brothers. Roger, and his wife, Anna Maria, and son, Ali, have helped organize and facilitate many training seminars and visiting teams every year, along with pastoring and mentoring local leaders. A thriving Christian school continues to grow within ACIBEN with 100-200 youth receiving the highest quality education and development of character ever year. Another new project is helping to develop and resource a booming baseball league that has gone from 100 to 500 payers in just three years. We continue to resource and fund the operations and training of pastors in 30+ local churches throughout Nicaragua. These churches are often very poor and need anything we can provide. A Christian school for 150 children and Bible Training Center are also being helped.
