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
Fredi and Emma with Jake, William, Sam and Amy, hope to start their two-year stride placement in February. At the time of writing, they and the Latin Link Peru team
MarÃa has completed her two years of Stride and is in the process of becoming a long-term member. She will be responsible for Mission Mobilisation and the sending of Peruvians
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
Elvira is serving with the Paseo de la Estación (Station Passage) Church in Salamanca. As part of the church team, she is involved in a church planting project, discipling women,
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
Henry works at the International School of Arequipa. He leads Bible studies for staff. Together with the head of the Spiritual Area, he supervises and supports Christian ministries within the
Hannah lives in Lima with her husband, Carlos. They will be based in the UK from March to June on Sending Country Assignment. On their return to Peru, Hannah will
EfraÃn and Livia Lara (neé Forrer)
EfraÃn and Livia with Nathanael and Matthias, are working together with the IEP Israel church in Arequipa. EfraÃn is in his second year of Stride and works in the church’s
Mayte 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 at
Sarah 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 legal
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, they lead Bible studies,
Mirjam and Jürg support the work of Corazones Unidos (United Hearts), a Christian organization that promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities. They are also involved in various ministries in
Sharon 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 training
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.
Angela Durand de Silva coordinates the work of the Latin Link Peru (LLP) office, providing support to the LLP Leadership Team and the Association (legal side of LLP). At her
Mission opportunities in Peru
To find out more about mission in Peru, please browse our opportunities or contact us.
Social Action
Huaraz, Peru
Activities: Carry out an evaluation of the socio-economic situation of the families who might join the program. Coordinate with the Leadership and Technical Team, as well as the staff in
Social Action
Arequipa, Peru
Working with Shalom, a centre for children with disabilities.
Education and Training
Huaycán, Perú
Work with "The Refuge of Hope Mission Perú", about 90 minute to the east of Lima. The Strider will primarily serve in our before- and after-school program. The ideal candidate will
Education and Training, Social Action
Lima, Peru - requires travel within Peru
Work with A Rocha Peru to help organize and lead events and activities that help churches understand the importance of creation care and the biblical principles of environmental stewardship. Build
Education and Training
Peru - can be based in a city with existing Latin Link members
Work with the Arrow Peru leadership programme to help develop Jesus centred leaders across Peru and beyond. Leaders who are led more by Jesus, lead more like Jesus, to lead
Education and Training, 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.
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