Nicaragua
Religions: Predominantly Roman Catholic, 20% Protestant
Languages: Spanish, English, native languages
Ethnic Groups: Mestizo (Indian and Spanish), Caucasian, African, Native American
Location: In Central America with Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south
Size: 46,320 square miles, 74,288 square kilometers, or about the size of Iowa
Population: 4,918,393 (2001 est.)
Pierre
Marie Ketly and Vital
The Pierres work on the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua to strengthen local churches and encourage existing churches to plant new ones. One way they do this is by leading and coordinating seminars and workshops. Through these sessions, pastors and leaders of local congregations learn how to strengthen the ministries of their churches. The Pierres' ministry is a holistic, "hands on" endeavor in which they walk and work alongside local people, building relationships. They also work with people in local churches to educate against drug abuse and drug trafficking.
The Pierres also serve as a link with American Baptist churches in the U.S. for volunteer groups. The groups are matched with local ministries according to where they would be the most effective.The Pierres invite leaders and short-term missionaries, pastors, businessmen, teachers, and professors to present seminars and workshops.
Language used in ministry: Spanish
07/06/2007 It Is Making a Difference
02/13/2007 Making Disciples
01/03/2007 Ministries Taking Shape
11/03/2006 God's Love to the People in Bluefields
05/11/2006 God Commands Us to be Fishers of Men
03/24/2006 Highlights from the Last Quarter
11/02/2005 Nicaragua was Spared
10/27/2005 Reconstruction
07/01/2005 You Lifted Us through Your Time and Your Work
03/10/2005 Volunteering
01/27/2005 "Dig It Out" Luke 5:37-38
12/14/2004 Surrender Completely to Him
10/25/2004 The Lord Made the Connection
09/13/2004 Expand the Gifts that God has Given
09/10/2004 A Series of Letters
01/06/2004 Joy by the Presence of the Holy Spirit
11/25/2002 To Him Belongs All the Glory
10/14/2002 Planting for the Future
10/01/2002 Short-Term Mission Activities