Located on the equator, Ecuador stretches from the hot fertile coastal plain to the steamy Amazon jungle to the majestic peaks of the Andes mountains. It's 13 million population is made up of people mainly from Spanish and American Indian (Amerindian) descent.
The culture has been strongly influenced by Catholicism, and although religious freedom now exists, some rural areas have not been so receptive to change. Evangelicals number 6%, and are increasing.
Open Air Campaigners has been officially recognized as a mission by the government, and has permission to evangelize wherever people can be reached with the gospel. Outreaches are being held in plazas, neighborhoods, and public schools, as well as with Indian tribes. Many people are responding to Christ as our national evangelists proclaim His message. Churches participating in our open air film meetings are following-up those responding to Christ as Savior. Seminars on open air evangelism are being held for pastors and leaders from evangelical churches.
Ecuador is experiencing a spiritual awakening, and OAC is assisting the church to bring in the harvest.
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