FAQs ABOUT Latin America 

People say if you take people from around the world and put them in a mixer, you make a Latin American.  Most of   Latin America was colonized by several European nations in the 1500’s.  Most countries regained their independence between 1810 and 1970; with Curacao being the latest in 2010. 

Catholicism has dominated Latin America for centuries.  Most Baptist mission work began in the 1800’s, reaching people hungry for the Gospel.  Today, parts of Latin America are experiencing great political and economic struggles. Some are also experiencing great revival in which you could take part.  Yet, there are still untold millions who have not clearly heard the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ even once!” 

Latin America has been a wide-open mission field for many years.  Pastors, missionaries, church leaders, and young people have visited Latin America and have been greatly impacted by how the people respond to Jesus for salvation.  Latin America is a mission field white and ready for labors unto the harvest. 

The nationals love to see North Americans come to be among them. They get so excited to see visitors that care about them. They love to hear people from the north preaching the Wonderful Word of Life. Imagine God calling you to love and be loved by Latin Americans who have never heard about so great salvation 

Latin American countries are mostly open to missionaries. Most governments realize that Christian churches are a great blessing to the communities.  The majority of Latin American’s are Catholics; they are close to the truth of the Gospel. 

BMFP has been helping national churches since the 1990’s and is ready, willing and qualified to assist you as you prepare for missionary service.  Our desire is to see you reach your dream and fulfill God’s call upon your life.  Please consider joining our family. Let’s reach Latin America for Christ together.

Latin American countries you might consider:

Caribbean

  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Dominica
  • Puerto Rico
  • Aruba
  • Dominican Republic
  • St. Kitts and Nevis
  • Bahamas
  • Grenada
  • St. Lucia
  • Barbados
  • Haiti
  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Cuba
  • Jamaica
  • Trinidad and Tobago

North America 

  • Mexico

Central America

  • Belize
  • Guatemala
  • Panama
  • Costa Rica
  • Honduras
  • El Salvador
  • Nicaragua

South America 

  • Argentina
  • Colombia
  • Peru
  • Bolivia
  • Ecuador
  • Suriname
  • Brazil
  • Guyana
  • Uruguay
  • Chile
  • Paraguay
  • Venezuela