Where we work
Facts about Peru
Area: 1.28 million km.sq
Climate: Tropical (jungle), Dry (coast) to cool (mountains)
Capital: Lima
Currency: Nuevo Sol
People: 50% Quechua, 32% Mixed Race, 13% Spanish Descent/Other Nationalities, 5% Aymara
Official Languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Religion: 91% Christian (9% Evangelical), 8% Other Faiths/None, 1% Traditional Beliefs
Geography and climate
Politics and economics
People and society
Religion and the church
Peruvian evangelical Christians are concerned to share their faith and to win others for Christ. Many churches organize special mission events, or send members as missionaries to other parts of Peru. Some of the larger organisations are sending missionaries overseas, taking on the financial challenges which this involves. The sects too have been quick to seize on people’s spiritual openness to propagate non-Biblical ‘versions’ of the Gospel, often requiring financial investment for spiritual returns.
The Catholic Church is still the traditional church of Peru, although its hold over younger people is today more questionable, and institutionally, its favoured position is less strong as the movement for equal treatment and rights for all religious professions gains momentum.
Latin Link's work in Peru
We believe in working together in partnership with national churches and non-church Christian agencies for the furtherance of the Kingdom and we seek to encourage national churches to be missionary sending churches and to facilitate this process through the Latin Link structures. Ministry opportunities are many and varied and Latin Link is open to dialogue with all who are willing to explore further the possibility that God is calling them to mission work in the Peruvian context.
Meet our team in Peru
Maria Huamanchumo is responsible for Mission Mobilisation and supports the sending of Peruvians with Latin Link. This involves accompanying and supporting Peruvians wishing to serve cross-culturally within Peru or elsewhere,
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
Carolin Klett continues her two-year Stride placement in Lima. Working alongside Altisima Fortaleza (High Fortress) Association, she is working primarily with children and teenagers on the streets and those at
Elvira Lezameta is preparing to serve with Paseo de la Estación (Station Passage) Church in Salamanca, during 2022. As part of the church team, she’ll be involved in a church
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
Henry Charca is the Latin Link representative at the International School in Arequipa. He leads Bible studies for the school senior management team. He supervises and supports Christian ministries within
Hannah Wilkinson lives in Lima and is the Short Term Coordinator for Peru, finding placements for, orientating, and supporting Striders and Step teams. She is involved in the sending of
Efraín and Livia Lara (neé Forrer)
Efraín and Livia Lara (née Forrer) with Nathanael, will be on Sending Country Assignment from March to September. Upon returning to Peru, they will move to Arequipa, where EfraÍn will
Mayte Lanero works with the Turmanyé (Rainbow) project in Huaraz as a Social Educator, both at the children’s home and in a network for the protection of children and teenagers
Sarah Clay is an active member of the Turmanyé (Rainbow) project and her local Christian and Missionary Alliance church in Huaraz. She is a member of the Latin Link Peru
Jerson and Rahel Guimas, with Sophie and Asser, work at the International School in Arequipa. They are part of the Christian Outreach team of the school, leading Bible studies, devotionals
Mirjam and Jürg Hofer are back in Trujillo after an extended period in Switzerland. They support the work of Corazones Unidos (United Hearts), a Christian organisation that works for the
Sharon Jones coordinates the Buena Tierra (Good Soil) ministry. She is involved in creating and publishing biblical teaching materials for children and teenagers. Buena Tierra also has a variety of
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
Kerstin Abbas is working in Lima alongside the Altisima Fortaleza (High Fortress) Association, which works with children, teenagers and young adults on the streets, and with people at high social
Angela Durand de Silva coordinates the work of the Latin Link Peru (LLP) office, including visa requirements and providing support for the LLP Leadership Team and the LLP legal association
Mission opportunities in Peru
To find out more about mission in Peru, please browse our opportunities or contact us.
Evangelism
Peru, Arequipa
Work as a member of the Christian Outreach Team in the Colegio Internacional in Arequipa. Puedes trabajar como miembro del Equipo de Proyección Cristiana en el Colegio Internacional en Arequipa.
Development
Peru, Iquitos
Puedes trabajar en un proyecto Suizo/Peruano en Iquitos, Peru. Ellos necesitan ayuda en la comercializacion de los productos agrícolas, en la administración del proyecto y evangelización. (www.desap.ch – proyecto ‘mi
Education and Training
Peru (Lima)
Work with children, teenagers, young people or adults helping them to grow in their faith through teaching and discipleship.
Church development
Peru (Lima)
Visit and get to know people in the community, sharing the gospel, perhaps training others in evangelism.
Education and Training
Peru
To work alongside the national evangelical student movement (AGEUP).
Education and Training
Peru, Lima
Movilizador(a) de misiones para Latin Link Peru. Mission Mobiliser for Latin Link Peru
Education and Training
Peru
Would you like to equip and encourage those who work sharing the Word with the next generations? Join with us in an established Christian publishing ministry. There are a variety
Education and Training
Peru, Lima
Join us to share God's word through Christian publishing. Opportunities in writing, production, sales, social media, communications and developing resources and training. Júntate a compartir la palabra de Dios a