Ecuador
A growing movement to overcome spiritual poverty and social injustice
Starting new churches in Ecuador
The country has experienced little stability since its independence from Spain in 1830. Like many other South American nations, government corruption is a problem. In the two largest cities, Quito and Guayaquil, a significant number of people live in slums. Poverty and child labor are widespread. There is great need to empower Ecuadorians to start their own churches.
The real life impact of this ministry
Can you support new churches in Ecuador?
Your gift will directly help support the training of individuals to transform their communities by learning how to plant churches.
You can find out more about our Starting New Churches Ministry, and read more real life stories, on this page.
Children's Ministry in Ecuador
Many poor children in Ecuador have little or no opportunity to attend structured programs after school or during summer vacation. Bible Clubs meet a real need for poor Ecuadorian children and their families. Local Christian volunteers are trained to reach out to children in neighbourhoods near them. They are also given culturally relevant materials for a variety of age levels to help them lead the children’s Bible Clubs. The ministry program has two stages.
Stage 1: A five-day Fiesta de Colores (Party of Colors)
During the program, volunteer leaders make the gospel come alive through songs, games, skits, Scripture memorization, and Bible storytelling. Children discover a loving Saviour and some choose to follow Him.
Stage 2: Discipleship
Children meet with ministry workers weekly for nine months of the year.
The real life impact of this ministry
Can you support Bible Clubs in Ecuador?
Bible Clubs are a bridge for churches to reach out to families. When children’s lives are changed, parents become curious. Children’s Ministry Workers build trust with parents as they show love to their children and provide a healthy, structured program for them.
Your gift will help us to operate clubs in the Amazon jungle and Andrean Sierra mountain regions, as well as in new areas.
You can find out more about our Children's Ministry, and read more real life stories, on this page.
About Ecuador
Located on the coast of South America, Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Ecuador also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) west of the mainland.
Capital: Quito
Population: 15.8 million
Human Development Index: 98th (out of 187 countries)
Life expectancy: 76.5 years
Religion: 74% Catholic, 10.4% Evangelical, 7.9% non-religious, 7.7% other


