Where we work
Facts about Ireland
Area: 70,182km.sq
Climate: Temperate
Capital: Dublin
Currency: Euro
People: 94% Indigenous, 6% Other European and a small number of Other Nationalities
Main Languages: English and Irish
Religion: 95% Christian (1% Evangelical), 5% Other Faiths/None
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People and society
Religion and the church
Latin Link's work in Ireland
Meet our team in Ireland
Paul and Ruth are based in Lima. Paul is involved in developing Christian leaders in Peru through the Arrow leadership programme. He also works closely with the leaderships of the
Mike Fernandez is Scotland Coordinator. Originally from Peru, Mike is based in Edinburgh and is part of the mobilisation team, facilitating, promoting, and passionately encouraging people to engage with multidirectional
Jenny Stewart is Ireland Coordinator and oversees those sent from Ireland, organises mission mobilisation events, speaks at churches and gatherings, and supports a community of volunteers across the island. She
Esther Stansfield is Head of Mobilisation and is passionate about inspiring the UK church to engage in global mission. She oversees and supports the Area Co-ordinators in church engagement, facilitating
Catharine Turton is the Supporter Care Coordinator, looking after all those who pray for or give to Latin Link and its members. She’s involved with the PCC and youth work
Paul Savage is Income Administrator, processing income and gifts, and ensuring they get to the members being supported. He keeps members up to date with their finances and handles Gift
Terry Lockyer is the Britain and Ireland Team Leader. Working closely with the other members of the leadership team, Terry takes overall responsibility for the direction and representation of Latin
Ruth works in the Shalom Centre - part of the International School in Arequipa which helps children with additional needs and their families. She provides physiotherapy for the children and
Simone Lockyer is the Head of Programmes and oversees the Step, Stride and Stay programmes both for members we send to Latin America and those we receive in Britain and
Eduardo and Margo are working in Lima in the areas of evangelism and discipleship. They are supporting the local church through Bible courses to encourage spiritual growth and future leaders.
Marie Nevers is Finance Manager, responsible for the day-to-day finances of the organisation, statutory accounts (including annual audit), budgets and overseeing payroll. CHURCH: TYNDALE BAPTIST CHURCH, READING, ENGLAND
Kathie Davis-Bater is the Head of Central Services and HR, overseeing the practicalities of running the Reading office and looking after the staff team. Kathie is married to Mike and
Edith Vilamajó is a teacher and the Dean of Students at the online Evangelical School of Theology in Spain (www.escuelafieide.net). She is now also very involved in the design and
Paul and Wilma Davies are based in Bourne, Lincolnshire. Wilma researches and develops new placements for Latin Americans serving in Britain and Ireland. She also cares pastorally for new and
Vicky is working alongside the International Core Team in the development of communication resources and is coordinating an international communications team to increase Latin Link’s public relations presence in Latin
Pipe and Abi with their daughters Chloe and Gabriela, moved from Bogotá to the United Kingdom in January 2021. They are serving as leaders to develop a youth ministry in
David and Denise work in an advisory capacity among deaf Christians and church ministries in Britain, Ireland, Bolivia and Latin America. They teach Christian discipleship and run Bible training workshops
Sadoc and Vivi Chongo along with their children Olivia and Sadoccito, moved from Scotland to Southampton in August 2023. Sadoc now serves as the Children and Youth minister at Holy
Raquel Lima is serving as a Youth and Community Worker at Forefront Community Church in Chard, Somerset as part of the community outreach team. She also supports Portuguese speaking youth
Maribel Beyuma Chao is returning to serve again at St Hilda’s Church, Manchester. Maribel assists with the church’s programmes for young people and families and also reaching out to the
Rose lives in Guatemala City where she serves through youth work leadership, mentoring and discipleship, supporting locals in their ministry to young people through Juventud para Cristo (Youth for Christ),
Orlando Castro, together with his wife Sally-Anne, is involved in a music ministry to churches in Diss and the surrounding area. He teaches Spanish and ministers to Latin Americans he
Lelmer and Renata Campos with Joshua and Bethany, are serving at Ebenezer Evangelical Church in Weymouth, Dorset where Lelmer serves as the Pastor. As well as preaching and church leadership,
Jacqueline (Jax) McCallum is working with Scripture Union in Northern Ireland as an E3 Schools Worker for East Antrim. CHURCH: ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS ANGLICAN CHURCH, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Mission opportunities in Ireland
To find out more about mission in Ireland, please browse our opportunities or contact us.