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
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 Coordinators 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. CHURCH: ST JAMES CHURCH, WOODLEY, READING, ENGLAND
Paul and Ruth Turner are based in Lima. Paul is involved in developing Christian leaders in Peru through training and mentoring. He works closely with the leaderships of the International
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, taking overall responsibility for the strategy, representation and development of the work here. He works closely with the other members of
Ruth McKee 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
Simone Lockyer is the Incoming Mission Coordinator. Simone works closely with Wilma to oversee all aspects involved in supporting and caring for Latin American Striders and Stay members working in
Joanna McCree is Short Term Coordinator, and heads up the selection, orientation, and support of Step teams and Striders, as well as developing the short-term programmes. She is happiest when
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 Office Manager, overseeing the practicalities of running the Reading office and looking after the building. As HR Administrator she is also responsible for looking after the
Eduardo and Margo Huamán are working in Lima, supporting families as they deal with the effects of the pandemic. They are also helping different groups in the areas of evangelism
Pipe and Abi Figueroa, with their daughters Chloe and Gabriela, moved from Bogotá to the U.K. in January 2021. They are serving as pioneers to develop a youth ministry in
Vicky Valladares is working alongside the Latin Link International Core Team in the development of communication resources and is coordinating the creation of an international communications team to increase Latin
Paul and Wilma Davies are based in Bourne, Lincolnshire. Wilma works with Incoming Mission, researching and developing new placements for Latin Americans. She also cares pastorally for new and more
Edith Vilamajó is a teacher and the Dean of Students at the online Evangelical School of Theology in Spain (www.escuelafieide.net). She also mentors several people in ministry. She is married
Maribel Beyuma Chao, is serving at St Hilda’s Church, Manchester until October. Maribel is assisting with the church’s programmes for young people and families and also reaching out to the Spanish-speaking
Sadoc and Vivi Chongo, with Olivia and Sadoc Jr, are serving as youth and community workers at Dalry Trinity Church, North Ayrshire, Scotland. They run after-school clubs for primary and
David and Denise Flynn work in an advisory role among Deaf Christians in Britain and Ireland, Bolivia and across Latin America. They teach Christian Discipleship and Bible Training courses for
Raquel Lima está servindo como Trabalhadora da Juventude e Comunidade na Forefront Community Church em Chard, Somerset, como parte da equipe de Alcance Comunitário. Ela também apoia jovens e crianças
Rose Wade continues to serve at AMI San Lucas, an NGO focusing on integral health and community development in indigenous towns and villages around Lake Atitlán, with her focus being
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
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 e Renata Campos, com Joshua e Bethany, estão servindo na Igreja Evangélica Ebenezer em Weymouth, onde Lelmer foi recentemente nomeado pastor. Além de pregar e liderar a igreja, ele
Mission opportunities in Ireland
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