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Pray for the students of Latin\u00a0America<\/h4>\n

Leer en espa\u00f1ol.<\/a> Lire en fran\u00e7ais.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

From pioneering work in Cuba to an arts festival in Guatemala, environmental outreach projects and drama performances of Mark\u2019s gospel, the IFES Latin America region is full of creative students who want others to know Jesus and to see the gospel transform their societies. But there are massive challenges as well\u200a\u2014\u200aboth in the universities and in wider society.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s learn more about the region together, hear from students and pray together. Keep reading this article for an introduction to student ministry in the region. Meet students from the region by following IFES on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

IFES now speaks Spanish on Instagram! Follow us <\/em>@ifesworldes<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Challenges in Latin\u00a0America<\/h4>\n

Students in Latin America live in a broken society. Inequality and violence are greater in Latin America than in any other region of the world. 28% of the population live in poverty. In 2017, several countries in this region suffered the onslaught of hurricanes and earthquakes that brought devastation and sorrow to many. At the university level, problems of corruption, sexual violence, academic desertion and alcohol abuse abound.<\/p>\n

Facing this reality, one asks: where is the\u00a0Church?<\/h4>\n

It\u2019s true that the Church has seen numerical growth in the region. Sadly that has not been accompanied by the Christian maturity that can transform society. In many evangelical sectors, the church keeps its distance from the brokenness around because of a mistaken concept of \u2018holiness\u2019.<\/p>\n

Student ministry in Latin\u00a0America<\/h4>\n

Living distinctive, godly lives in this context is a daily challenge for university students.<\/em><\/p>\n

But it\u2019s also an amazing opportunity to show the radical and holistic transformation Jesus brings. In May this year GEU Guatemala students are putting on an anti-violence arts festival called \u2018Life\u2019. Through live music, seminars, interactive stands and murals, they hope to raise awareness among students of the issues behind the high rates of violence in their country, and give students the opportunity to hear about the life Jesus brings. Over in Nicaragua, sponsored by the IFES Innovation program<\/a>, CECNIC students recently ran a project called \u2018God\u2019s Green Action\u2019. It combined Biblical teaching, practical service and evangelistic outreach on campus.<\/p>\n

Across the twenty national movements in the region, there is much to celebrate. Christian students are boldly sharing their faith, living with integrity and engaging in dialogue with the university world. Students are seeing their friends come to faith.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s university students who embrace the call to be missionaries in the university will be tomorrow\u2019s professionals and leaders. Shaped by the values of the kingdom themselves, they will be agents of change in their family, church, work, social and political environment.<\/p>\n

Despite the challenging context, student ministry is having a tremendous impact across the region, as David Bahena, Latin America Regional Secretary, reflects:<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is not a more strategic ministry in the world today than student ministry. I\u2019ve seen its power and influence when it comes to transforming professionals, politicians, business people, pastors, missionaries and NGO leaders with a vision of the kingdom of God. There is nothing better than seeing a student give their life to Jesus and then seeing how God uses that life to impact their family, their generation and their world.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Meet students from Latin\u00a0America:<\/h4>\n

Each day this week we\u2019ll be sharing stories and prayer requests from students across Latin America. Join us on a journey across the region on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>. How about printing off the map of the region and taking some prayer points to a prayer meeting you have this week?<\/p>\n

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Engaging with the issues of Latin\u00a0America:<\/h4>\n

Two of the major societal problems affecting the lives of students today are corruption and the environment. Both issues offer opportunities for students to demonstrate and share the gospel with those around them.<\/p>\n

2017 will be remembered by many in Latin America for the hurricanes that hit Puerto Rico and neighbouring Caribbean islands. ABU Puerto Rico staff-worker Jos\u00e9 Julio Mart\u00ednez reflected on the impact of the natural disaster on the nation and the inspiring example of students who responded with courage and love.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":579,"template":"","area":[],"theme":[],"class_list":["post-718","conexion","type-conexion","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nIFES Latin America week 2018 · IFES Conexi\u00f3n Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Pray for the students of Latin\u00a0America Leer en espa\u00f1ol. Lire en fran\u00e7ais. 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