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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Religion and the church
Latin Link's work in United Kingdom
Meet our team in United Kingdom
Abby Murphy is based in Santo Domingo, supporting the Vida en Abundancia (Life in Abundance) project for children and young people with learning disabilities, and various activities at the First
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Joel Gonzalez and Mayra Gomez de Gonzalez
Joel Gonzalez and Mayra Gomez de Gonzalez, with son Joel Fernando, live in Puebla. Last October they started in person meetings in their garage for their new church plant. Joel
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
Maddie Buchanan is the Short Term Coordinator for the team in Guatemala. She is responsible for the receiving of all Step and Stride members, both from within Guatemala itself and
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
Geoff Baines and Cesia Pascual
Geoff Baines is married to Cesia Pascual. They live in Guatemala City with their baby (due December 2021). Geoff continues to serve in the Central American Theological Seminary, teaching biblical
Kate Moreno serves as a social worker at Kids Alive’s Oasis ministry, for girls who have suffered sexual violence. She promotes best practice by developing policies and procedures with a
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
Katy Griggs 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
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 will also continue to support lusophone
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
Ray Miller and Bridget Bennett
Ray Miller is married to Bridget Bennett. They serve with ProMETA online university, equipping Latin American mission workers to serve in crosscultural ministry with unreached people groups around the world.
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
Ian and Brenda Darke 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
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 and Renata Campos, with Joshua and Bethany, are serving at Ebenezer Evangelical Church in Weymouth where Lelmer has recently been appointed as the Pastor. As well as preaching and
Ian and Juliana Horne, with their teenage sons Andreas and Daniel, live in Bogotá, serving in outreach to Venezuelan migrants and other marginalised groups, with the Mennonite Church. Ian is
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
Manuel Reaño and Patricia Cuellar de Reaño
Manuel Reaño and Patricia Cuellar de Reaño have been serving in Colombia since 1999. Patty is a family therapist and works with Vínculo (Link), a Christian Family Counselling Centre. Manuel
Benjamín and Ruth Curín, with Abigail and Matías, are based in Temuco, where Benja oversees teaching, evangelism and discipleship at Iglesia Jesús el Camino (Jesus the Way Church), a church
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,