Country in Focus: Mexico

God has called together a team of committed, eager people who are taking responsibility for the ministry in Mexico. Under the capable leadership of Shirley Adams, National Director, the team has incorporated the ministry under Mexican law. CBSI Mexico is now an independent, autonomous ministry. The ministry in Mexico is growing every year. Currently there are classes in a half dozen cities. Additionally Mexico is leading in the development and support ofministries in other Central American countries and the Caribbean.
 
Mexico was the first country in CBSI to develop a national ministry for the children..."in thelanguage of the country." Children now learn along with their parents. CBSI not only provides materials but fodder for discussion around the dinner table at home. Unity of family is taking a positive step. The ministry of CBSI is a family and a church affair in Mexico.

Quick Facts

Size: 761,606 sq miles (almost three times the size of Texas)
Population: 108,700,891
Religious Affiliations: Roman Catholic 76.5%, Protestant 6.3%, Unspecified 14.1%, None 3.1% (source: CIA World Factbook)
Official Language: Spanish
Government: Federal Presidential Republic

Leadership

Regional Director: Shirley Adams
Number of Bible Studies: 21
Numbers of people participating: 275

Languages of Operation: Spanish

Major Cities with Bible Studies:

• Guadalajara

• Mérida

• México City

• Tijuana

• Villa Hermosa

Needs

•On-going financing for the translation of the Children’s Program into Spanish.

Prayer Concerns

• • Strength for all the leaders who often have long work days in Mexico.
• • Additional members for the National Team.
• • Plans for a National Conference in August of 2010.
• • Protection of each class against the multiple attacks of the enemy.

Events and Activities

• National Conference in August of 2010.

Special Projects 2009-2010

• Editing of adult materials in Spanish in order to distribute quality materials. We have a wonderful   Christian lady who the National Ministry will be paying to do this work.
• Updating of our Web site:  www.ebci-mexico.com.
• Involvement of Mexican leaders in Regional ministries (trips to other countries to help with training).