A divided past leaves a new generation desperate for God's love
Ministry in Nicaragua
Nicaragua’s divided past still influences the present. The traumatic events of 1979-1998 divided politics, communities, churches and families.
Poverty is a deep-seated issue. Young people have grown up in a country ravaged by war and disaster and distorted by political ideologies. Stable families are rare. 75% of the population is under age 30.
Starting New Churches
The Starting New Churches program is an intensive one-year action and reflection orientated program that offers practical skills, biblical training, mentoring and follow-up. It is summarized in the five following steps.
Nicaragua borders both the Pacific Coast and the Caribbean Sea and is nestled between Honduras and Costa Rica. Nicaragua is home to almost 6 million people. The capital city, Managua, is situated near the West Coast and is home to the famous Lake Managua. Nicaragua has a central mountainous area and is home to many beautiful volcanoes, lakes and islands.
Population: 5.9 million
Human Development Index: 132nd (out of 187 countries)
Life expectancy: 74.8 years
Religion: 58.5% Catholic, 23.2% Protestant, 15.7% non-religious, 2.6% other