To exhibit Christ like behavior before a lost world, and minister the gospel of salvation and the Word of edification, for the church’s gain and God’s glory.

HISTORY:

The field of Arequipa was opened in 1982 by Don & Viv Bond, veteran missionaries with A.B.W.E. New church planting endeavors were begun among the common populace. Little by little national and A.B.W.E. missionaries joined the team. Arequipa, known as the “little Rome” of Peru, is a very traditional city and is not very open to change. The early years consisted of sowing the seed without seeing much fruit. We thank God that over the years many works have been started and numerous churches are beginning to grow.

In 1994 Steve & Debi Douglas and John & Aimee Stiles began preliminary work for a new and first time church plant among the professional class people. In the history of Arequipa, founded in 1540, this was the first true professional class work. A building was purchased in 1999 and more personnel began to arrive in 2001 to help with this work and others. Leadership training and daughter works are prime focuses of this ministry.

MINISTRIES:

The ministry focus of the region is varied and far reaching. Ministry focuses include:

- Helping existing works and churches with evangelism, daughter churches & special projects
- Starting new churches among the common populace
- Fully establishing a church among the professional class
- Starting daughter churches out of the professional class church
- Camp
- Social outreaches: used clothing, medical clinics
- Bible Institute via the International Baptist University
- Youth and university work
- Children’s ministries
- National Christian school in English
- English / music classes for outreach
- Missionary Apprenticeship Programs: Expedition, Impact, church teams, individuals, families
- Mass media: radio, television