Argentina Argentine church calls for national reconciliation , Compass Direct, Oct 30, 1995 Argentine church leaders accused of human rights abuses cover-up , Compass Direct, March 6, 1995 Argentine concern over priest’s arrest , Compass Direct, October 11,1995 Argentine Evangelicals buoyed by rally, growth in spirit and numbers , Christian Citizen, Dayton, OH, October 28, 1999 Argentine president accused of anti-semitism , Compass Direct, April 21, 1995 Argentinean priests charged with murder of prisoners in dirty war , Compass Direct, March 12, 1995 Churches in Argentina respond to economic and political crisis , LAM News Service, May 15, 2002 Bishop asks Argentine church to suspend priests who worked with military , Compass Direct, April 20, 1995 Catholic officials blast government interference with Argentine radio , Compass Direct, October 9, 1995 Chile, Argentina Face Pain of Old Wounds , Compass Direct, December 15, 1994 Church officials charged for activities during Argentina’s dirty war , Compass Direct, May 9, 1995Church officials consulted during Argentina’s dirty war—-military official ,
Despertando a Las Iglesias: Los misioneros trabajan para energizar a las iglesias para un ministerio holístico, es decir, en su totalidad , LAM News Service, June 19, 2002 Diplomatic flap over French disappeared during Argentina dirty war Evangelicos Argentinos Alentados por Manifestacion Masiva, Crecen En Espiritu y En Cantidad , LAM News Service, January 27, 2000 Lawyers investigate French deaths during Argentina’s dirty war
Making a difference; Missionary serves Mapuche Indian people in southern Chile,
Sacking of bishop takes church relations in Argentina to new low Waking Up Churches: Missionaries work to energize churches for holistic ministry
Bolivia Bolivia: Catholic Radio Station Endures Persecution Protecting Miners' Rights , Compass Direct, November 28, 1994 Catholic station faces opposition for social stance , Compass Direct, January 2, 1996
Brazil A Large Influence: Extension program trains church leaders throughout Portuguese-speaking world , Pentecostal Evangel. Brazilian Priest Shot in Residence , Compass Direct, Oct 12, 1995 Brazil's Surging Spirituality , Christianity Today, Dec 4, 2002 Brazilian camp trains leaders to change lives , LAM News Service, Jan 4, 2001Brazilian Church Leaders Get Prison Sentence, Charisma, October, 2007 Catholic missionary shot dead in Amazon region , Compass Direct, Oct 12, 1995 Compamento Feliz: Brasileños usan campamento como instrumento de evangelismo , LAM News Service, Feb 9, 2001 Happy Campers; Brazilians use Christian camping as a tool for evangelism Mission service is a family affair Summer mission changes teacher’s perspective The Lord Knew What He Was Doing: Three-year term turns into three decades of missionary service
Chile Chile, Argentina Face Pain of Old Wounds Christian Writers Group promotes short-story competition; Opens regional office in Chile Evangelicals speak out against proposed regulation of churches in Chile Making a Difference: Missionary serves Mapuche Indian people in southern Chile Writing for the Glory of God: Workshop attracts aspiring Christian writers in Chile
Colombia 100 missionary families evacuate base in Colombia for fear of kidnapping , Compass Direct, Nov 28, 1995 Bone fragments not those of missing NTM missionaries in Colombia , March 24, 2000 Book Review, Crossfire , Aug 15, 2000City in Ruins: Colombia rocked by devastating earthquake Colombian Bible institute provides “on the job” training; Ministry is threatened by growing violence in the country Colombia denies it killed to missionaries in bungled rescue Colombian high court issues rulings on religious expression Colombia Rebels close 300 evangelical churches, kill 25 pastors in six months FARC Commander arrested in disappearance of three New Tribes missionaries Hope for the poor; Missionary in Colombia reaches out through computers, English and love Kansas missionary murdered in Colombia Kidnapping convinces missionary to invest life in what is most important; Grace Morillo serves students, faculty in Colombian student ministry Living in a war zone; Colombian Christians push for peace Ministries continue in Colombia in face of violence Missionaries may be target of FARC guerrillas; U.S. embassy in Colombia issues warning to missionaries, churches Missionary released in Colombia New rebel threats against Americans in Colombia renew concerns for missionaries New Tribes denies three missing missionaries are alive in Colombia Not In Vain , Latin America Evangelist, Jan 7, 2003Openings for ministry in Colombia in the midst of uncertainty Podemos Cambiar a Colombia: Una conferencia dirigida a los ministerios cristianos con niños en un país en guerra , LAM News Service, May 28, 2003 Priest murdered in Colombia Show Caution and Walk Prayerfully: Missionaries in Colombia face uncertainty as peace talks collapse Two Abducted US Missionaries Killed in Skirmish Two pastors killed, one kidnapped in Colombia We Can Chnage Colombia: Conference address Christian ministries among children in a country at war
Costa Rica A clown for Jesus: Hugs, Bible studies, clown ministry mark outreach to poor, homeless in Costa Rica , Missionary Journalist, August 31, 2007A familiar T-shirt in a not-so-familiar place , May, 2006A Gang for Jesus; Project in Costa Rican community reaches youth tempted by gang life , Missionary Journalist, Feb 9, 2008 A great life experience; Serving needy children through homes and centers in Costa Rica ; LAM News Service, Jul 9, 2002A process that takes time; Ministry reaches out to abused women in Costa Rica A year-round VBS; Bible Studies, classes, counseling works to reach youth in crisis , Missionary Journalist, August 12, 2006 Accessibility better in Costa Rica for disabled travelers , Tico Times, March 7, 2005 Author, Journalist Andres Oppenheimer speaks to Costa Rican audience , April 19, 2006 Baseball-Central American version , Tico Times, June 16, 2004 CAFTA—is Central America ready? , Unpublished, July 5, 2004 Camping Since Four Years Old: New Latin American director for Christian Camping International brings years of involvement , LAM News Service, Aug 2, 2002 Costa Rican foundation points to holistic health , The Tico Times, Feb 28, 2005 Dispute simmers over closing of 80 Evangelical churches in Costa Rica , Compass Direct, Mar 21, 2005 Driving a taxi is more than just a job —it’s a service, Tico Times, July 5, 2004 English-language churches serve expats in Costa Rica, around the world , Tico Times, March 8, 2005 Flooding in Costa Rica leaves many homeless and without income; Latin America Mission reaches out to lend a hand , LAM News Service, Dec 13, 1999 Inundaciones en Costa Rica Dejan a Muchos Sin Hogar y Sin Ingresos , LAM News Service, Jan 27, 2000 Jesus Stolen Local ministry has eternal consequences; Language school in Costa Rica trains for global ministries
We won’t touch you; Missionaries serve immigrants in violence-prone area of Costa Rica ,
No retirement for him; local man directs Christian recovery program P and G Places Hemisphere Operations in Costa Rica, Serves the Community Prevention and curing: Missionary reaches out with holistic health care Prices heading up along the beach Providing a home: Christians in Costa Rica reach out to troubled teens Religious discrimination charged in Costa Rica Retirement facility developed in Costa Rica for expats Retirement is not in God’s vocabulary; Couple plans further missionary service in Costa Rica Spanish Bible commentary receives book award; LAM missionary Merv Breneman honored The Mass Media; A tool of the devil or a gift of God? The Pied Piper of the Shanty Town; Missionary builds relationships among the poor to help them improve their life and know Jesus World Cup Fever closes Costa Rica and much of the world
Cuba A clear picture of the church in Cuba-- Possible or not? , World Pulse, Mar 11, 2004 African-Cuban religion sacrifice punished , Compass Direct, June 7, 1995 Churches respond to twin hurricanes in Cuba, Mexico , LAM News Service, Oct 2, 2002 Concern expressed about imprisonment of Pentecostal pastor , Compass Direct, Miami: The war for Elian , Christianity Today, March 6, 2000 More respect allowed for Christmas in Cuba , Compass Direct, Jan 2, 1996 Pentecostal pastor sentenced in Cuba , Compass Direct, May 30, 1995 Persecution of Catholic Church in Cuba diminishes , Compass Direct, July 12, 1995 Protestants to have access to radio in Cuba , Compass Direct, Jan 1, 1995
Ecuador 200 Students take over Catholic offices to protest education law Anglican bishop begins hunger strike to oppose Ecuador religious teaching law Anglican bishop ends hunger strike opposing Ecuador’s religious teaching law Church, government clash over Catholic statements concerning policy Ecuador allegedly holding Peruvian Pastors Ecuador and Peru exchange prisoners—including four pastors Ecuador Catholic church rejects compromise on new law requiring religious instruction in schools Ecuador continues holding three Peruvian Pastors Ecuadorian pastors wife dies after drinking tainted juice Ecuadorian religious teaching law hits rocky road Ecuador’s Anglican bishop threatens hunger strike over new education law Ecuador’s court upholds religious teaching law Ecuador’s evangelicals seeking more growth in second century . World Pulse, April Ecuador’s Roman Catholic church ready to implement required religion teaching in schools , Compass Direct, Nov 24, 1994 Fire on the Paramo; Indigenous church grows in Ecuador , May 30, 1997 Five Peruvians sentenced for espionage in Ecuador, four alleged to be pastors , Compass Direct, June 23, 1995 Freed missionary in U.S. after Ecuador kidnapping , Compass Direct, Dec 31, 1995 God has not forgotten us; Ecuadorian churches fight growing hunger in midst of economic crisis , LAM News Service, Jan 18, 2000 Indigenous church stand out in Quito community , June 13, 1997 Latin Church Growth Brings Need for Training , LAM News Service Martyrs’ Lost Plane Recovered in Ecuador , Christianity Today, August 15, 1994 Nazarene Missionary Abducted at Quito Seminary , Compass Direct, Dec 19, 1995 Nazarene missionary leaves Ecuador after release from kidnapping , Compass Direct, Dec 26, 1995 New Ecuador law requiring religious teaching in schools delayed by war and lack of resources , Compass Direct, June 6, 1995 Peru-Ecuador war disrupts missionary work , Compass Direct, Feb 7, 1995 Peru investigates murders within controversial sect , Compass Direct, Aug 23, 1995 Reality of the Nativity; A Quichua Christmas in Ecuador , Nov 30, 2000 The Richness of the Season , December, 2000 The secret is their teeth; Child sponsorship means better health, more opportunities , Gemini News Service, May 6, 1998 Those children in the child sponsorship ads—they are real , The Miami Herald, Jan 25, 2001 Wal Mart, Burger King and Pizza Hut: The Malling of Latin America , Latin Beat, June 22, 2001 War of the worlds—Ecuadorian style , Monitoring Times, Sept 25, 2000 Weddings and New Years: Ecuadorian Customs Lend a Hand , 1995 Whoever reaches the children will determine the next generation; Christians work with Street Children throughout Latin America , Dec 29, 2003 Witness to a coup; Louisville couple experiences Ecuadorian tumult ; The Courier-Journal, Feb 11, 1997
El Salvador Catholic church in El Salvador endorses move to beatify Bishop Romero , Compass Direct, March 23, 1995 Central American Disaster: Churches respond with help and prayer , LAM News Service, October 14, 1999 Christians respond to disaster in El Salvador , LAM News Service, Jan 15, 2001 Damage to evangelical churches reported widespread in El Salvador , LAM News Service, Jan 29, 2001 Demonstrating a Purpose in the Midst of Tragedy: Christians reach out after earthquake in El Salvador , LAM News Service, Jan 22,2001 Dreams for the Kingdom: El Salvadorian pastor ministers to reach youth, the poor and hurting , Missionary Journalist, June 1, 2007 El Salvador church urged to work for sainthood for murdered priests , Compass Direct, Mar 12, 1995 God shattered those plans; Ministry reaches out to needy, students of El Salvador , LAM News Service, Feb 19, 2002 New El Salvador earthquake renews relief work , LAM News Service, Feb 14, 2001 Nothing Less Than a Complete Transformation: El Salvadorian pastor works to reinsert gang members into society , Missionary Journalist, May 15, 2007 Writing medical and spiritual prescriptions; Christians in El Salvador reach out to earthquake victims , LAM News Service, Nov 30, 2001
Guatemala American nun shot in Guatemala , Compass Direct, May 7, 2001 Border Station in Guatemala Reaching Mexicans with Christ’s Love , Missionary Journalist, March 13, 2007 Reporters Notebook Central American Disaster: Churches respond with help and prayer , LAM News Service, October 14, 1999 Religious and political wounds open as Montt installed as president , Compass Direct, Jan 25, 1995
Haiti Catholic radio station in Haiti vandalized , Compass Direct, Nov 17, 1995 Christian radio in Haiti under economic and political pressure , Compass Direct, June 5, 1995
Honduras A focus on Bible study and evangelism; Latin American Christian camping reaches out , LAM News Service, Jan 30. 2002 He Just Wanted Prayer: New missionaries disciple church in rural Honduras , LAM News Service, Jan 7, 2002Honduran radio station reaches remote parts of country with gospel , Missionary Journalist, Feb, 2007 I'm Going Back So Different in a Lot of Ways: Short-term missionary reflects on life-changing service in Honduras , LAM News Service, Feb 4, 2002 Investigation sought in death of U.S. priest in Honduras , Compass Direct, July 12, 1995
Mexico
Bringing street kids to the light; New center in Mexico will reach homeless girls,
Called to missions; Mexican service proves that he CAN be a missionary ,
Catholics, Evangelicals meet to address conflict in Chiapas,
Central American Disaster: Churches respond with help and prayer , LAM News Service, October 14, 1999Change of government; Evangelicals expect more freedom in “new” Mexico,
Churches respond to twin hurricanes in Cuba, Mexico , LAM News Service, Oct 2, 2002Cleaning tables helps man to find Christ; Couple minister to disabled, poor, searching in Puebla, Mexico,
Conflict in Chiapas is not a religious clash--expert , Compass Direct, March, 1995
Faithful service equals a strong church; Mexican church grows in the face of revolution and poverty, From pastors to former gang members; LAM missionary teaches in a variety of settings,
"God sent a different clientele;" Children, adults benefit from Mexican ministry, Hard work, Planting churches in Mexico difficult but rewarding ,
LAM missionary responds to flooding from sewage canal in Mexico City,
Mexican missionaries minister in Middle East,
Mexican radio station shut down by authorities
ripe for revival; Church leaders expect growth in world’s largest city
Mexico’s “Mister Evangelical,” Juan Isáis dies; Known for evangelistic efforts throughout Latin America,
Missions club and Zorro; God uses childhood experiences to lead missionaries to the field , LAM News Service, Mar 31, 2000Prayer, faithful service are key to church planting in Mexico, Seen it all! ,
Small church with ambitious plans addresses immorality, witchcraft; LAM missionary helps with outreach to children, women,
Smell, flying bags, vultures and people, Ministry reaches out to people on the dumps in Mexico City, Pentecostal Evangel, 2001“The main thrust is all for Christ:” LAM Missionaries serve hurting kids on the streets of Tijuana, Trayendo a la luz a niñas de la calle: Nuevo centro en México que acogerá a niñas sin hogar, Tributes pour in for Mexican evangelist Juan Isais,
Whoever reaches the children will determine the next generation; Christians work with Street Children throughout Latin America , Dec 29, 2003 Why? Why? Why? Suffer the little children , LAM News Service, Sep 10, 1999Spearhead program trains young adults for ministry,
Nicaragua Christian radio station reaches remote community along Nicaraguan coast , Missionary Journalist, August 3, 2006 Concern over attacks on Catholic churches in Nicaragua , Compass Direct, July 17, 1995 Reporter’s Notebook , Missionary Journalist, August 3, 2006 Medical outreach brings health care, evangelism to small towns in Nicaragua , Missionary Journalist, April 15, 2007 Work team ministers in remote Nicaraguan town--renovating a radio station, changing lives , Missionary Journalist, August 3, 2006
Panama Co-participants: Missionaries discover new paradigm for service in Latin America , From fishermen to fishers of men, Missionary Journalist, Dec 4, 2007 Time to Respond: Latin American Urbana-style conference challenges 600 to Christian service , LAM News Service, Dec 6, 2002 Camping Since Four Years Old: New Latin American director for Christian Camping International brings years of involvement , LAM News Service, Aug 2, 2002 Co-participants: Missionaries discover new paradigm for service in Latin America , World Pulse, September 26, 2003 Latin American-style Urbana conference challenges young people to service , World Pulse, Latina 2003: Urbana-style conference in Latin America provides challenge for missions, ministry , LAM News Service, Aug 19, 2002 Ocean Front Christian Camp: Two changed lives with an influence throughout Latin America , Missionary Journalist, Oct 1, 2006 Personal Reflection: Mission history comes alive , LAM News Service, Jan 24, 2003 Tiempo de Responder: El congreso al estilo de Urbana que desafió a 600 participantes al servicio cristiano , LAM News Service, Jan 21, 2003
Paraguay Eternal Value: Missionaries build school in Paraguay to provide quality education , LAM News Service, May 13, 2002 I Came to Give: Louisville church ministers in Paraguay , LAM News Service, Aug 25, 2003 Kind and Gentle: Churches respond to Paraguayan fire disaster , LAM News Service, Aug 3, 2004 Tennessee church supports mission school-building effort in Paraguay , Maryville (TN) Daily Times, May 15, 2002
Peru Chance, coincidence or a divine appointment? , LAM News Service, July 22, 2003
Disasters strike Peru, Central America, Mexico; Churches and mission agencies reach out to help those affected , Missionary Journalist, Sept 6, 1002
Ecuador allegedly holding Peruvian Pastors , Compass Direct, Apr 11, 2005 Ecuador continues holding three Peruvian Pastors , Compass Direct, May 11, 1995 Ecuador says it is investigating charges that it holds Peruvian pastors , Compass Direct, May 13, 1995 El dominio del mouse: Los misioneros entrenan a los pastores y a los líderes en el uso de la computadora , LAM News Service, Oct 27, 2003 Investigation continues in murders related to sect ¿La casualidad, coincidencia o cita divina? , LAM News Service, Aug 18, 2003 Mastering the Mouse; Missionaries help train pastors, leaders in computer use Mostrando su amor: Un refugio en la jungla de Perú extiende su mano hacia los niños , LAM News Service, Aug 25, 2003 Peru investigates murders within controversial sect Peruvian center works to rehabilitate children on the street Peruvian seminary trains leaders in holistic ministry , LAM News Service, Nov 10, 2003 Protestants & Catholics In Latin America, Never the Twain Shall Meet? , LAM News Service, Jun 21, 2001 Services Are Stretched to the Limit: LAM joins Latin Link in responding to Peru earthquake , LAM News Service, June 27, 2001 Showing God’s love; Shelter in Peru jungle reaches out to children , LAM News Service, Aug 25, 2003 Whoever reaches the children will determine the next generation; Christians work with Street Children throughout Latin America , Dec 29, 2003
Puerto Rico Billy Graham crusade in Puerto Rico billed as largest in history , Christianity Today, April 12, 1995 Caribbean churches move to increase mission-sending activity; Latin America Mission offers assistance, encouragement Churches united over Puerto Rico bombing , Christianity Today, May 2, 2000
Surinam Kidnapped missionary girl released , Compass Direct, March 11, 1995Trinidad
Tensions between Christians, Hindus on increase in Trinidad, Compass Direct, Feb 8, 1999
Uruguay Doing what God called them to do in Uruguay , Alabama Baptist, May 29, 2002
Venezuela Baptist Missionaries Respond to Venezuelan Disaster: Right where they need to be; Baptist missionaries respond to Venezuelan disaster , Baptist Standard, May 23, 2001 Bomb strikes Caracas cathedral; Churches respond with worry, prayer , LAM News Service, Churches, Missionaries respond to flooding tragedy in Venezuela; Up to 25,000 reported LAM News Service, Dec 20, 1999 Goals are not financial; Baptist missionaries work to put Bibles and books in Venezuelan , Alabama Baptist, June 4, 2001 Las huelgas y la inseguridad en Venezuela ofrecen nuevas oportunidades para el , LAM News Service, Feb 24, 2003 Opposition strike convulses Venezuela Penetrating the Lives of Kids: Ministry reaches out to street children in Venezuela Preparing Leaders to Minister in the City: Venezuelan evangelical seminary reorganizes to address urban needs Providing relief in Venezuela; LAM short-term team to help “in the name of Jesus Christ” LAM News Service, April13, 2000 Relief and Answers: Christians continue vital ministry 18 months after Venezuelan disaster , LAM News Service, May 23, 2001 Strikes and uncertainty in Venezuela offer new opportunities for ministry , LAM News Service, Feb 20, 2003 The Crisis in Venezuela and Latin America: The expectations of the poor and the role of the church , LAM News Service, April 19, 2002 Venezuelan churches respond to flood disaster , Christianity Today, May 23, 2001 Venezuelan disaster unites Evangelical community , Christianity Today, Jan 24, 2000 Venezuelan tragedy opens door for church planting and ministry , LAM News Service, Jan 12, 2000 Via Wendy’s or friends; The Lord is building an English-language church in Venezuela , LAM News Service, June 6, 2001
Regional A milestone in Latin American evangelism and cooperation ; Fourth Congress on Evangelism challenges the church to new avenues for service . LAM News Service, Sept 12, 2000 All the best in Latin America, July 28, 2000 Caribbean churches move to increase mission-sending activity; Latin America Mission offers assistance, encouragement , LAM News Service, May 22, 2000Chickens and eggs, humor and embarrassment; Expected the unexpected on the mission field , LAM News Service, July 10, 2001Christmas, a time for joy, peace and ministry , LAM News Service, Dec 14, 1999Corruption, transparency and integrity: Latin American leaders address social problems, and ethical responsibility at Miami Herald America’s Conference , LAM News Service, Sep 23, 2002El próximo Papa: ¿podría ser de Latinoamérica? , Feb. 24, 2005Fears of an invasion in South America: Unfounded or possible? , Feb. 15, 2005Latin Beat: ¡Yanqui Stay Home! , Feb 1, 2005Pope denounces danger of Protestant sects in Latin America , Compass Direct, Oct 9, 1995Protestants react strongly to Pope’s “sect” remarks , Compass Direct, Nov 13, 1995Reaching Muslims through friendship; New book is tool in Muslim ministry , LAM News Service, August 6, 1999Reaching out to Muslims in a time of crisis: War against terrorism is a spiritual war that must be won spiritually ; LAM News Service, Oct 3, 2001Regional evangelism conference focuses on ministry opportunities , World Pulse, Sept 12, 2002Renewed Focus needed on Latin America , LAM News Service, Nov 19, 2002Riding the rails through Latin America , Feb 4, 2002Roaches, pregnant men, painted toenails; All a part of life on the mission field , LAM News Service, March 27, 2000Roman Catholics, Protestants call for closer cooperation and understanding in Latin America , Compass Direct, June 23, 1995Terrorism in U.S. brings solidarity, questions and prayers in Latin America , LAM News Service, Sept 26, 2001