This predominantly Catholic country in the northwestern corner of South America has a population of almost 40 million Spanish speaking people. During the last thirty years the number of Evangelical believers has grown eightfold, but the rate of growth has been slowed by the level of violence in recent years. Leftist guerilla movements and the drug trafficking cartels have given Colombia a reputation for being one of the most violent nations in the world.
Many missionaries live under the constant stress of threats, kidnappings, and murder.
Pray for their safety, and for courage and faithfulness to their calling.