Biblica Latin America

Children for Christ, Argentina

News of Jesus Christ For At-Risk Children

In urban Argentina, drugs, abuse, and exploitation threaten children's well-being. They lose ground daily in their struggle for survival. Three out of four children have never been introduced to Jesus Christ and the hope He offers.

Working with local churches and ministries, Biblica-Argentina will reach underprivileged Argentinean children this year through its Children for Christ (C4C) program, which has presented the gospel to more than 1 million youth in nine years. C4C trains and equips local Christians to evangelize and disciple youth through a 10-day, high-impact, fun Bible-based program. Argentinean children will learn of God's love and how to resist social evils through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Children at Risk, Bolivia, Chile, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay

News of Jesus Christ For At-Risk Children

Poverty breeds desperation. Parents abandon their children, six-year-olds work on the streets, preteens have babies, and drug abuse and prostitution are rampant in impoverished regions. But Biblica-Latin America knows the power of God's Word can transform communities. In Bolivia, Chile, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay, Biblica will pour Scripture resources into the lives of at-risk children through churches, schools, and community centers. Children will learn of a heavenly Father who loves them and a Savior Who promises never to abandon them. Ministry partners will distribute Biblica's children's resources, including New Testaments, Bible workbooks, and Aventuras bíblicas magazine/readers. Many children will also receive blankets for warmth.

Children at Risk, Northeastern Brazil

News of Jesus Christ For At-Risk Children

Northeastern Brazil is an especially impoverished, underdeveloped area, with the country's lowest percentage of evangelicals. Evangelical ministry is often met by political and religious resistance; however, Biblica-Brazil has ministered there for several years. This year, Biblica-Brazil, in partnership with Cook Communications Ministries and Campus Crusade for Christ, will reach adults and children with God's Word through The Jesus Film, followed by a presentation of the gospel and distribution of Scripture resources, including New Testaments for children. Biblica-Brazil trains volunteers from local churches to follow up with people who have seen the film, heard the Word, and received Scriptures

Children at Risk, Colombia

News of Jesus Christ For At-Risk Children

Political and drug-related violence has wracked Colombia for 40 years. Children suffer most because they lack understanding of their circumstances and have little control over them. Nothing will bring comfort, peace, and hope to these children like God's Word and the Person of Jesus Christ. Partnering with local churches, Biblica-Colombia will reach children this year in Colombia's major cities with Scriptures designed to draw children to Christ. Programs in Barranquilla and Cartagena have had remarkable results: not only have many children come to Christ, they have led their parents to Him, as well. For every child reached, an estimated six more people will hear the gospel.

Children at Risk, Ecuador

News of Jesus Christ For At-Risk Children

Poverty in Ecuador forces many children, some as young as 6 years old, to work to help support their families. Other children, just as young, are surviving on their own. They are vulnerable to physical and sexual abuse and drugs and alcohol. Most will never go to school or church. Biblica-Ecuador partners with local churches and ministries that specialize in working with street children. The gospel message—a heavenly Father who deeply loves them and a Savior who longs to know them personally—touches the hearts of these street-tough children and can draw them into life-changing relationship with Him. This year, Biblica-Ecuador will provide children's New Testaments and Bible-centered, interactive magazines/readers for these children.

Children at Risk, Guatemala

News of Jesus Christ For At-Risk Children

Forty percent of Guatemal's population is under age 14; a staggering 60 percent is under age 18. Widespread poverty and a culture of violence (the residue of a 36-year civil war) take a toll on these children's lives. More than one in four children under age five is malnourished, and tens of thousands are war orphans and street children. Biblica-Guatemala partners with humanitarian and child development organizations to provide God's Word so children whose physical needs are being met can also enter into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ. This year, Biblica-Guatemala will reach at-risk children with New Testaments and the "Conociendo mi Bíblia" ("Knowing my Bible") series.

Equipping the Church, Argentina

Equipping the Church for the work of the gospel

From 1980 to 2000, the evangelical Church in Argentina tripled. But the spiritual hunger that drove Church growth also increased interest in cults and occultism. In this spiritual climate, pastors must know God's Word thoroughly to discern truth from falsehood. Many pastors and most church members lack access to Bible training and resources. To meet this need, Biblica-Argentina is presenting seminars for church leaders and members on the biblical canon, Bible translation, Scripture interpretation, and the Bible as sole foundation for faith and action. Seminar participants will receive Biblica's Spanish Bibles, CDs, and training manuals.

Equipping the Church: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Panama, Peru

Equipping the Church for the work of the gospel

Evangelical Christianity is growing in Bolivia, Chile, Panama, Paraguay, and Peru. But numerical growth is not the best measure of a strong Church. More important are doctrinal integrity, godly living, biblical leadership, and a consistent witness for Christ. Through a two-day seminar, Biblica will provide church leaders with Bible knowledge so they can strengthen their congregations. This seminar affirms the Bible as God's inspired and inerrant Word and the only sure foundation for Christians' faith and actions. The seminar will be offered across denominations to pastors from poor rural areas and urban slums. Attendees will receive Biblica's Spanish or Portuguese Bibles, plus Scripture booklets.

Equipping the Church, Colombia

Equipping the Church for the work of the gospel

In Colombia, one of the most violent countries in the world—resulting from organized crime, drug trade, and terrorism—the Church flourishes. Fear pervades the country, but the peace of Jesus Christ reassures believers and draws nonbelievers to learn of Him. In 2000, there were 2 million evangelical Christians. But there are too few pastors and leaders thoroughly trained in the Word to serve these believers. This year, Biblica-Colombia will reach church leaders with seminars to strengthen their knowledge, faith, and pastoral calling. Pastors will receive Biblica's Spanish Bibles and training manuals.

Equipping the Church, Ecuador

Equipping the Church for the work of the gospel

The evangelical Church in Ecuador has grown substantially since 1960. However, syncretism has crept into the Church, cults have drawn Christians away, and some believers have turned lukewarm. Many pastors have little or no theological foundation, especially in rural, coastal areas. Training and empowering these pastors is critical for the Church to be strengthened in its faith and witness. This year, Biblica-Ecuador will offer church leaders seminars to help them understand the Bible's origins and Bible interpretation and translation. The teaching affirms the Bible as the sole, authoritative source for Christian faith and action. Pastors will receive Biblica's Spanish Bibles and How the Bible Came to Us DVDs.

Equipping the Church; Guatemala

Equipping the Church for the work of the gospel

The evangelical Church has increased exponentially in Guatemala, and in 20 years, more than 50 percent of the population may be evangelicals. This explosive growth has stretched pastors and churches as they try to disciple new believers and develop leaders for ministry work. To address their needs, Biblica-Guatemala will provide two seminars, an evangelism seminar pastors can take back to share with their congregations, and a seminar on "How the Bible Came to Us" to deepen their Bible knowledge. Pastors will receive Biblica's Spanish Bibles, two booklets on Bible translation, and seminar manuals.

Equipping the Church, Mexico

Equipping the Church for the work of the gospel

Mexico's 110 million population is 90 percent Catholic, although only 10 percent regularly attend Mass. Nearly 7 million people are evangelicals. The evangelical Church needs to be strengthened in its understanding of Scripture and doctrine and the application of biblical principles to daily life. Rural areas and urban slums especially need solid, biblically trained pastors—but the lack of resources is an obstacle. In these two disadvantaged areas, Biblica-Mexico will offer pastors two seminars to increase their Bible knowledge and help them and their congregations know how to share their faith effectively. Pastors will receive Biblica's Spanish Bibles and seminar manuals.