People Groups
Our Mission Fields
Southern Brazil
Some would say that it goes against gaucho tradition to change one’s religion. Maybe that explains why the work of the Gospel among the people of Rio Grande do Sul has historically been slow. Gaucho, a term first used to refer to the region’s cattle herders, has come to refer to all natives of Brazil’s southernmost state. Proud people with a strong cultural identity, they tend to influence others even when they move into new communities. We believe that gauchos, once transformed by the power of Jesus, will influence others wherever they go.
Spain
Spain is experiencing a whirlwind of change. Recent years of economic growth, increasing secularism, and the impact of a liberal government have served to dull people to their tremendous need for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Traditionally known as a bastion for the Roman Catholic Church, many Spaniards have stopped going to church and no longer believe in God. The void left behind is being filled by secularism, materialism, gambling, and the occult. Waves of immigrants from North Africa are flooding Spain’s job market and contributing to rising social tensions. And yet, the Evangelical Church has experienced growth in recent decades.
Suriname
Hindustani
For more than 100 years, the truth of the Gospel has been preached among unreached people groups without much success… until now. God is moving in the hearts of the Hindustani and some are coming to know Him. They are turning from their countless idols to worship the one true God. World Team, in partnership with local organizations, is training local believers to evangelize and disciple in their own communities. House churches are forming and growing in spiritual maturity. This is a unique time in the history of Suriname. Join God in His work. More workers are needed to help evangelize, disciple and train leaders.
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Tribal
When World Team missionaries first encountered these indigenous people over 50 years ago, they were not met with open arms. Both the Trio and the Wayana were suspicious of their motives. More than once they considered killing them. Each tribe would soon learn not only about pure motives, but that the love of Jesus Christ would motivate them to do the same. A full half century later, 98% are believers and are vigorously seeking out other tribes with the saving message of Jesus Christ.
Taiwan
There are many communities without a gospel witness. Training Taiwanese workers to minister in these rural communities is essential. Our hope is that many students will return to their unreached communities to continue the work of outreach and discipleship.
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago are a unique Caribbean paradise. There is no place in the world quite like this tiny twin island republic of 1.3 million ethnically diverse people. The contributions of various ethnic groups have combined to create a culture rich in dance, music, art and cuisine. Many different religions are present in Trinidad and Tobago. The largest two being Roman Catholic and Hindu.
UK – London
Since 1986 World Team has worked among ethnic minorities in the UK, many of whom came originally from countries that are closed to the Gospel. They are reached and discipled through the personal work of our individual team members. Then, either churches are planted, or existing churches are equipped to evangelize their local communities. The emerging network of churches is linked together through resource sharing. Such a partnership is vital to the fulfilment of our vision. The challenge is immense, and there is an urgent need for more workers. Since Britain is the “mother country” of America and Canada, with a proximate culture and common language, it is relatively easy to move to the UK and step right into ministry. It is not necessary to spend years learning the language since many members of ethnic minorities speak English well.
USA
World Team has begun The INN ministry. The INN stands for International Neighborhood Network. World Team has started reaching out to unreached people groups in neighborhoods in/around major cities in the United States. These teams work with select local churches and ministries to reach out and befriend others, share the Gospel and love people! Do you have a heart for the unreached and want to get involved right here in a city in the U.S.? Join us!