Where we work
Facts about United Kingdom
Area: 242,495 km2
Capital: London
Currency: Pound/Euro
People: Anglo-Saxon/ Celtic British 76%, Irish 10%, Asian 7%, Other European 3%, African-Caribbean 2%, Other 2%
Main Languages: English, Gaelic, Welsh
Religion: Christianity 59.5%, No religion 25.7%, Islam 4.4%, Hinduism 1.3%, Sikhism 0.7%, Judaism 0.4%, Buddhism 0.4%, Other 0.4%, No stated 7.2%
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Latin Link's work in United Kingdom
Meet our team in United Kingdom
Eden Andrews is in her first year of a two-year Stride placement. After her initial period of language study, she will be getting involved in a variety of ministries in
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
Laura is responsible for Diaspora Research and Development, based in Belfast, carrying out research into diaspora churches and groups in Britain and Ireland. Laura is seeking to locate and contact
Emel is the Finance Officer, responsible for making payments and processing payroll. She lives in Reading with her husband and son.
Abby is the short-term coordinator for Latin Link Ecuador. She is based in Santo Domingo and also supports various local ministries: the Vida en Abundancia (Life in Abundance) project for
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Joel Gonzalez and Mayra Gomez de Gonzalez
Joel Gonzalez and Mayra Gomez de Gonzalez with son Joel Fernando, will focus on the editing of teaching booklets and books written by Joel in previous years; the preparation of
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
Maddie is the Coordinator for Short Term Programmes and Mobilisation for the Guatemala team. She is responsible for the receiving of new members in country, as well as overseeing their
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),
Geoff Baines and Cesia Pascual
Geoff and Cesia together with their daughter Sofía (2 years old), live in Guatemala City. Geoff serves in the Central American Theological Seminary, teaching Hebrew, Old Testament and integral mission
Kate and Jacobo are long term members and live in San Lucas Sacatepéquez. Kate is a social worker with a focus on safeguarding and trauma-informed care. She promotes best practice
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
Katy is the Latin Link Ecuador Team Leader, based in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas. Katy is involved with two local projects: Orphaids, where she supports children and teenagers living
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
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
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
Ian and Brenda live in San José. Ian supports the development of biblical and relevant Christian publishing in Latin America. He coordinates the Letra Viva network of Christian publishers in
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,
Ian and Juliana with their sons Andreas and Daniel, live in Bogotá. Ian serves with the Mennonite Church in outreach to Venezuelan migrants, and in preaching, as well as supporting
Manuel Reaño and Patricia Cuellar de Reaño
Manuel Reaño and Patricia Cuellar de Reaño. Patty is a family therapist and mainly works with leaders and pastors linked to Koinonós. She is married to Manuel who serves with
Benjamín and Ruth with Abigail and Matías, are planting a church in the north of Temuco which is part of the Anglican Church in Chile. Benjamín is in charge of
Tim and Hannah Flatman with Rita and Moses, serve at Betel Brasileiro church in Custódia, Pernambuco. They lead a church plant in Serra da Torre quilombola community: a predominantly Afro
Mission opportunities in United Kingdom
Evangelism
UK, Various locations
Support a church in the UK to reach their community. Apoyar a una iglesia en el Reino Unido a alcanzar a su comunidad.
Evangelism
UK, Various locations
Work with a local church in the UK, in reaching out to refugee and migrant communities. Trabajar con una iglesia local in el Reino Unido, en alcanzar a los refugiados
Church development
UK, Various locations
Support a local church in the UK, to reach out to young people and children. Apoyar a una iglesia local en el Reino Unido a alcanzar a jovenes y niños.
Church development
UK, Southampton
Participar en el programa 'Transform' de la iglesia Above Bar en Southampton, que incluye capacitación, y trabajo en una variedad de actividades y ministerios en la iglesia. Take part in
Evangelism
UK, Various locations
Puedes trabajar con Friends International, en el Reino Unido, a alcanzar a estudiantes internacionales a través de hospitalidad, amistad, grupos de estudios bíblicos y actividades evangelisticas. Work with Friends International,