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Ecuador

Come serve in a nation whose natural beauty will leave you speechless and you’ll realize that it isn’t even a fraction of the glory of God’s Kingdom.

Overflowing with an incredible amount of biodiversity and historical charm, Ecuador is a very special place to come serve in missions. The country is geographically divided by Andean mountains, dense rain forests, and fruitful coastal regions but the culture is a beautiful entanglement of indigenous roots and Spanish influence. It may be tiny by South American standards, but Ecuador lacks nothing in the way of natural sights and spiritual encounters as you witness all that God is doing in this country. Join alongside missionaries that desire nothing more than to build up disciples and see the people of Ecuador shine the light of Christ in their villages and cities.

Ana Galindo

Ana Galindo lives and serves in Ecuador. The Lord has enabled her to plant a church, work with children, youth and women, and now she is starting a ministry with teenage women and single mothers. She is incredibly excited about this new ministry opportunity and has many expectations and hopes in this new endeavor.

Ana also works with CEMIM Bible School, which is another strong and beautiful ministry, where she sees the hand of the Lord and His mercy.

  • Children and youth ministry
  • Ministry with teenage girls
  • Supporting single mothers
  • CEMIM Bible School
  • Teaching teams, especially with a focus for women
  • Evangelism
  • Encouragement, counseling for single mothers
  • Seeking supportive partners for Casa Tao, a young women’s home

Chris and Kristen Sylva

Chris and Kristin have been educators for decades. In 2017 they decided to follow the calling from the Lord to open a school that would focus in having Christ in it, Discovery Academy. The school is unique in that it teaches all subjects in English in a Spanish-speaking country. This has opened doors to more than 200 families to hear the gospel. People come for the language and education, and God willing, leave with a change in their eternal future. Aali, Abby, and Ame have been a crucial part in all the work that is involved in opening the school, from a young age they have often been pictured with a paintbrush, sanding, carrying furniture, cutting, tracing, babysitting, and so much more around the school.

  • Children and youth ministry
  • Christian education
  • Sports ministry
  • Teaching teams
  • Evangelism
  • School and sports teams