Join hosts Daniel Drewski and Norival Trindade as they explore a profound shift in the global missions landscape—one where Latin America is no longer just a mission field, but a mission force. In this inspiring episode, discover how leaders from the Global South are rising to the challenge of reaching the least-reached with renewed passion, strategic focus, and cultural insight. Through conversations on leadership, collaboration, and the changing face of missions, this episode calls listeners to embrace a new era of partnership in the Great Commission.

A profound shift is reshaping the landscape of global missions, and Latin America stands at the forefront of this transformation. Once predominantly a mission field, this vibrant region has become a powerful mission force, sending thousands of passionate Christ-followers to the least-reached corners of our world.
The numbers tell a remarkable story. A century ago, evangelical Christians represented a mere 2% of Latin America's population. Today, that figure has soared to 25%, with some Central American nations approaching an equal balance between Catholic and Protestant believers. Brazil alone—representing half of South America geographically and demographically—sends approximately 40,000 cross-cultural missionaries globally, making it the third-largest missionary-sending nation behind only the United States and South Korea.
For mission organizations and church leaders, this new reality requires what might be called "radical, uncommon kingdom collaboration"—a willingness to sit at the table as equals with those who were once the recipients of mission efforts. It means recognizing that powerful theological insights and missiological innovations are emerging from the Global South. Most importantly, it reminds us that fulfilling the Great Commission demands character-driven leadership that mobilizes believers across cultural boundaries.
Resources:
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