TAKING THE NEXT STEP TO R E A C H
LATIN AMERICA By: Shantal Artieda
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In December 2021, BCM Peru served as host to Latin America’s most recent BCM missionary candidate orientation, a vital step towards expanding BCM’s mission of reaching children and vision for future ministry in the region. Ten candidates attended from Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Guest speakers included BCM president Dr. Martin Windle, international children’s ministry coordinator Sophia Wong, Latin America director Carlos Odicio, and Bolivia national director Roger Espinoza. Due to COVID restrictions, candidates from México, Ecuador, Venezuela, and some from Bolivia were not able to attend, but a second candidate school for those participants has been scheduled in Bolivia for August 2022. Technological advances allowed other speakers to participate despite the distance. Pre-recorded and live online sessions allowed Marion Odicio to share from the United States about fund-raising and forming a support team as missionaries. The 3
