Youth World's jungle ministry site
Fact Sheet
Site: Shandia/Kilometro 51
Location of site: Outside of Tena
Primary Contact Person: Juan Carlos Sanchez
Site Description:
Shandia - A jungle community, 1 hour outside of Tena. Jim Elliot began ministry in this community 50 years ago, his house still stands and is a subject of some controversy. Mosquitos exist. School building where VBS programs can be held is located directly behind the church. Pastor’s name is Rodrigo, and he needs a bit of pressure to get construction projects ready to go.
Kilometro 51 - This is a small jungle town, 2 hours outside of Tena. Currently under construction, this new church plant has a large covered basketball court, perfect for all or any activities.
Ministry Description:
Shandia - Ministry options here are VBS, women’s programs and games. Construction on church is always needed. Can handle any size team. It is preferred if teams can be accompanied by either Juan Carlos or his friend Hermano Jorge. Running a church service is expected if team is there on Sunday. 3 days here or shared with Kilometro 51 works just fine. Team should be prepared to split into two teams: kids and construction.
Kilometro 51 - Juan Carlos encourages evangelism here. Construction is very important at this site. New land was just purchased to begin building a church. Kids outreach programs are likely. This is a new developing ministry, yet teams could work here as long as possible because of the new construction project.
Ministry Prep: Both sites are standard as far as preparation goes. Teams MUST be prepared if they are going to do evangelism in Kilometro 51. Students need to be ready with questions, testimonies and some sort of plan of attack for sharing the gospel. Winging it here can cause some frustration. Clothing should be modest, no sandals. Rain should be expected. Leaders need to keep a watchful eye in the city of Tena, and not be out late at night.
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