Transforming Lives Through Faith,
Leadership, and Community
Across Latin America and the Caribbean, Encounter with Christ partners with local churches to share the Gospel,
form leaders, and serve communities.
Through collaborative mission and local leadership, Encounter with Christ supports ministries across South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Together, these partnerships reflect a shared commitment to follow Christ, strengthen the Church, and respond to the real needs of communities with compassion.
Impact Snapshot
$2.9M+
Invested in ministry across the region.
230+ Projects
Supporting local ministries
30+ Countries
Across Latin America and the Caribbean
Since 2005
Supporting mission through grant funding
How We Make an Impact
Encounter with Christ supports ministries that reflect a holistic understanding of mission—sharing the Gospel, forming leaders, and responding to the needs of communities. These efforts take shape across four key areas of impact.
Evangelization
Encounter with Christ supports ministries that share the Gospel in culturally rooted and respectful ways, inviting individuals and communities into a deeper relationship with Christ. These efforts include evangelistic gatherings, discipleship programs, and local outreach that strengthens the spiritual life of the Church.
Leadership Development
Strong and faithful leadership is essential for the growth of the Church. Encounter with Christ partners with local ministries to train pastors, lay leaders, and young leaders, equipping them with the skills and spiritual formation needed to guide their communities and sustain long-term ministry.
Justice & Compassion
In response to the real needs of communities, Encounter with Christ supports ministries that offer care, relief, and advocacy. These efforts address challenges such as poverty, health, education, and community development, reflecting Christ’s call to serve others with compassion and dignity.
Women, Children & Youth
Investing in the next generation is central to lasting impact. Encounter with Christ supports programs that nurture the faith and development of children and youth, creating spaces where young people can grow spiritually, discover their gifts, and become leaders in their communities.
From Selection to Accountability
Projects supported through Encounter with Christ are identified and developed by partner churches and organizations and reviewed for alignment with the mission and priorities of Encounter with Christ. Following a grant award, Global Ministries requests a project report from the grantee describing the work accomplished and the use of grant funds. This report is submitted following completion of the funded work and no later than one year after the grant is awarded, providing an important measure of accountability and stewardship.
Impact in Action
Across the region, Encounter with Christ supports ministries that are transforming lives and communities. Here are a few examples of that impact in action.
Local Outreach and Discipleship
Across communities in Central Americal, the Caribbean and South America local churches engage in ministry rooted in the realities people face—walking alongside children, families, and neighbors with presence, relationship, and hope. Through evangelistic gatherings and discipleship, these ministries affirm the dignity of each person and invite individuals into a deeper relationship with Christ.
Training Pastors and Lay Leaders
Through regional training programs, pastors and lay leaders are equipped with theological education and practical skills to guide their congregations and sustain long term ministry.
Community Health and Support
Ministries respond to the real needs of communities through health care, food distribution, and education, while standing alongside those they serve in the pursuit of dignity and justice. Rooted in local leadership, these efforts meet immediate needs while strengthening communities for the future.
Faith Formation for the Next Generation
Programs for children and youth create spaces for spiritual growth, mentorship, and leadership development, helping young people discover their gifts and their place within the Church.
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Every project you’ve explored represents a local church, ministry, or community responding faithfully to God’s call.
Through Encounter with Christ, individuals and congregations can help sustain these ministries for years to come—strengthening leaders, nurturing faith, and sharing Christ’s love across Latin America and the Caribbean.