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Spain

Facts about Spain

Population: 44.6 million
Area: 505,988km.sq
Climate: Mediterranean
Capital: Madrid
Currency: Euro
People: 98% Indigenous, 2% Other Nationalities
Languages: Spanish (Castilian), Catalan and its variant Valencia, Gallego (Galician), Euskera (Basque)
Religion: 68% Christian (1% Evangelical), 32% Mainly Non Religious/Other Faiths

Geography and climate

From the mountains of the north through the central plain to the Mediterranean coast Spain enjoys plentiful agriculture and industry and extensive tourism.

Politics and economics

A world power through exploration and conquest from the 16th Century, Spain’s modern history has been framed by civil war in the 1930s and the resulting rule of General Franco until 1975, when King Juan Carlos was inaugurated as head of State. Regional issues and conflict continue to be prominent. Spain has moved from an isolated economy to an outward looking modern one as a member of the European Union over the past 25 years.

People and society

Spanish culture is rich and flamboyant, full of life. There are plenty of things to enjoy including the people, food, dance, sport and, of course, the sun. The Spanish are a religious people, hospitable and welcoming.

Religion and the church

Many see religion as a tradition steeped in superstition.

The number of evangelical Christians in Spain is very small (around 0.08% of the population). The church needs help, support and training in evangelism, leadership formation and discipleship. Often pastors work alone in small churches. They need encouragement and more people to help with simple outreach and witness and help with organizing activities. Thousands of Latin Americans have migrated to Spain, entering on ancestor visas, and a large percentage of evangelicals in Spain are from Latin America (often 80% in many churches).
The Cascadas study centre in Central Spain has been the main work connected to Latin Link for several years. In addition, Striders have served in student ministries, and both Striders and Steppers have worked with a church in Santander. With several longer-term members having arrived in Spain in recent years, and more STRIDERs expected, a larger Latin Link team is now becoming a reality.

Meet our team in Spain

Mission opportunities in Spain

With our commitment to multidirectional mission we are keen to place people who can participate in mission to Spain. The Latin American presence in Spain increasingly influences many communities and almost every evangelical church congregation either through immigration or specifically mission focused placements.

We are looking for people who are willing to get integrated into life and ministry in Spain, to love and serve the people. In addition to the opportunities already mentioned placements can be found in both English & Spanish throughout Spain in media, church related ministry, church planting, ministry to both Spanish and migrant groups through English teaching, ministries working with victims of trafficking, sport and youth ministries. Many churches are involved in social projects which require people with organizational skills and love for the poorest and least advantaged in society. Others from within the European Union with suitable skills may be able find employment or establish retirement as the context for their life and calling to mission in Spain.

To find out more about mission in Spain, please browse our opportunities or contact us.

Evangelism

España, Barcelona

Build relationships and share faith with a predominantly Islamic community near Barcelona. Constuir relaciones y compartir fe con una comunidad predominantemente islámica cerca de Barcelona.

Care and Social Action, Evangelism

España

Work with existing ministries seeking to accompany and share faith principally with women involved in prostitution. Trabajar con los ministerios existentes que buscan acompañar y compartir la fe principalmente con

Evangelism

Spain, Cácares

Teaching English to share faith in team environment, as part of the English Connect project in Cácares. * * * * * * * * * * Enseñar inglés para

Evangelism

España, Alicante

Work alongside a small evangelical church seeking to befriend and share hope of Christ with the English and Spanish speaking community. * * * * * * * * *

Church development

España (Vitigudino, Salamanca)

Trabajarás, junto a la Iglesia de Salamanca, para establecer iglesia en el pueblo de Vitigudino (2800 habitantes) ubicado a 55 Km de Salamanca. En la actualidad no hay ninguna Iglesia

Church development

España (Cuidad Rodrigo, Salamanca)

Trabajarás, junto a la Iglesia de Salamanca, para establecer iglesia en el pueblo de Ciudad Rodrigo (13646 habitantes) ubicado a 89 Km de Salamanca. En la actualidad no hay ninguna

Church development

España (Peñaranda de Bracamonte, Salamanca)

Trabajarás, junto a la Iglesia de Salamanca, para establecer iglesia en el pueblo de Peñaranda de Bracamonte (6800 habitantes) ubicado a 50 Km de Salamanca. En la actualidad no hay

Church development

España (Alba de Tormes, Salamanca)

Trabajarás, junto a la Iglesia de Salamanca, para establecer iglesia en el pueblo de Alba de Tormes (5900 habitantes) ubicado a 25 Km de Salamanca. En la actualidad no hay

Church development

Spain (Toro, Zamora)

Trabajarás, junto a la Iglesia de Salamanca y Zamora, para establecer iglesia en el pueblo de Toro (10000 habitantes) ubicado a 100 Km de Salamanca y 38 Km de Zamora.

Education and Training

Spain/España

Identify and organise opportunities for Step teams and Striders throughout Spain. You will be researching new Step and Stride projects and assessing their viability.