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 the national team, 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 of ministries 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
New National Director: Gabriel Redondo
Number of Bible Studies: 21
Numbers of people participating: 450

Languages of Operation: Spanish

Major Cities with Bible Studies:

• Guadalajara

• México City
• Poza Rica
• Tehuacan

• Tijuana

• Tuxtla Guitierrez
• Villa Hermosa

Needs

• Additional National Team members
• Formation of an active board

Prayer Requests

• National Conference in Aug
• Please pray for the new Children & Youth classes.
• Pray for solid training for new leaders and a smooth transition into their roles.
• Please pray for new fruit within the ministry.

Special Projects

• Training Spanish-speaking trainers for the Children & Youth Ministry
• Introduction of newly formatted courses
• Possible opportunity for Mexican leaders to be involved in ministry expansion to other Spanish speaking
countries