Our Story

A movement of God with a vision of Multiplying Disciples, Leaders and Churches in Latin America

2010

The Vision of Reaching a Continent Is Born

Dr. Delia Nüesch Olver, Latin America Area Director for the Free Methodist Church, met with leaders from 11 countries to shift their focus from growing their own districts, to reaching a continent for Christ.

2010

2015

Introduction of the Community Church Planting Model

Dr. Delia invited Bruce Bennett to Latin America to introduce the Community Church Planting (CCP) model.

2015

2016-2018

Rapid Multiplication

More than 250 churches in just three years. 
2016-2018

2019

Expansion Across Denominations

Impact Latin America was formed as an independent organization and John Jairo Leal was hired to catalyze this movement of God beyond the FMC.

2019

2020

CCP Network Growth

By the end of 2020, the number of churches doubled with 506 Houses of Peace bringing 1093 individuals together towards new faith in Christ.

2020

2021

Global Pandemic and Movement of God

No other region is hit harder by the pandemic than Latin America: One in three Covid related deaths worldwide are Latin American.
 
God's peace continues to spread in the midst of increased social, political, and economic unrest. By August, 55 organized CCP networks in 16 countries are connecting 710 Houses of Peace, training 819 leaders, and have led 2744 individuals to new faith in Christ. 
2021