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“If you have a talent God gave you, just come and we will figure out a way to connect your talent with the door that we need opened in Nicaragua.” —Alvaro, national partner

The Spiritual Need in Nicaragua

Nicaragua is situated in Central America between the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, with Honduras forming its border to the north and Costa Rica to the south. Nicaragua is primarily an agricultural country, and the beautiful, tropical environment also makes it a popular destination for tourism.

Roman Catholicism has traditionally been the religion of the majority and holds strong political and social influence. Religious traditions—such as festivals to honor patron saints or attending Mass on holidays—are a normal and important part of Nicaraguan identity, but regular practice of Catholic faith in daily life is in decline.

Meanwhile, evangelical denominations are growing rapidly. Up to 43% of Nicaraguans express evangelical beliefs, and the opportunity to join with these believers to share the love of Jesus in creative ways throughout Nicaragua is exciting.

Christian Missions To Nicaragua

ABWE is honored to be part of the thriving movement of church planting in Nicaragua. The Institute of Church Planters (ICP) is one of the most significant church-planting training ministries within ABWE’s global ministry and has partnered with local churches to plant over 30 new Nicaraguan-led churches. Started by ABWE missionaries, the ICP is now under national directorship and has two branch schools outside Managua, the capital city. Nicaragua’s strategic location in the center of the Americas makes it ideal for reaching other Latin American countries with the gospel.

The rapid and recent growth of the church has produced many church planters, each in need of resources. There are endless ways to come alongside Nicaraguan believers and disciple makers through such avenues as church administration, theological education, business and community development, construction, leadership training and even medical ministry.

We welcome new missionaries to come alongside the ABWE team and national partners to encourage them and help establish their growing ministries.

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Opportunities

Assistant Church Planters
Nicaragua

The church planting movement in Nicaragua is growing rapidly. Come work alongside national pastors with both new and existing church plants in a variety of locations both urban and rural.

Children’s Ministry
Nicaragua

In a nation where more than 50% of the population are under the age of 20, there is a vast opportunity for churches to reach children in their neighborhoods with the gospel.

Economic Development/ Vocational Skills
Nicaragua

Many new church plants are not able to fully support their pastor. We are looking for experts in culturally sustainable vocational training to assist the pastors and church members to become self-sustaining.

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Projects
Nicaragua Institute of Church Planters
Project

Since 2007, six classes of church planters have graduated from the Institute of Church Planters. Over 50 new churches have been planted under national leadership. ABWE missionary, Bruce Edgar is involved in teaching these men and also providing continuing education and mentorship.…

Nicaragua Member Care
Project

Member Care not only strives to provide care in times of crisis for our missionaries, but also works proactively to prevent it. Through a host of services, including wellness visits,...

Nicaragua Ministry Center Support
Project

Centro ABEM Ministry and Retreat Center exists to promote the acceleration of the church plant movement in Nicaragua and the world. It plays a crucial role in the mission of ABWE Nicaragua to equip and encourage national leaders to effectively transform their communities with the gospel of Jesus Christ, establish biblical, healthy churches, and extend the Good News to the nations.…

Nicaragua Team Benevolence
Project

As the missionaries of ABWE work closely with the Nicaraguan people in the formation of churches around the country, real physical needs become glaringly apparent. Following the example of the Apostle Paul during the first church planting movement in the New Testament, we also see the importance of meeting various physical needs as we help to meet the spiritual needs so prevalent in the country.…

Nicaraguan Church Planter Support
Project

The Nicaraguan Institute for Church Planters (ICP) has been integral to the formation of new churches throughout Nicaragua and the to the promotion of missions minded churches. Help support national church planters and together we can see a missions movement grow and spread throughout the region and beyond.…

Protege
Project

Chad and Rachel Strong have been serving in the country of Nicaragua since 2019.  They came out of a life of darkness later in life and are passionate about sharing the hope of Jesus, that drastically changed their lives, with others. …

Rayitos Feeding Center
Project

Five days a week, the Rayitos staff provide body nourishing meals and the soul nourishing gospel to 150-250 children. While often the only meal they will eat that day, many children take their meal home to share with the rest of their family.…

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