FMC IN GUATEMALA
ORIGINS
The Mid-America Annual Conference is working in cooperation with the Church of the Messiah and Jesus mi Amado Ministries to develop Free Methodist ministry and mission in Guatemala. District Superintendent Gregory Otzoy and apostolic leader Hector Escobar oversee 61 churches, one Bible college, one elementary and secondary school, five medical clinics, and a radio ministry. The largest church, Acatanango, has approximately 1,200 in attendance and is pastored by Elmer Tezaguic, a Church of the Messiah pastor.
Country Statistics
- Population: 17,188,000 (52.03% urban)
- Evangelical Christians: 24.64%
- FM Work Opened: 2008
- FM Churches: 61
- FMC Membership: 1,269
- Ordained Ministers: 4
- Conference Ministerial Candidates: 9
- District Leaders: Gregory Otzoy and Hector Escobar
- Overseer: Mid-America Annual Conference Superintendent Jeff Johnson
Mission District
Mid-America Annual Conference- Guatemala City (2.6 million)
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• the viability and effectiveness of the radio ministry
• the continued spiritual growth of the FM churches
• Gregory Otzoy and Hector Escobar’s leadership
• individuals attending the Bible college
• medical clinic patients to receive spiritual guidance while undergoing medical treatment
• the continued spiritual growth of the FM churches
• Gregory Otzoy and Hector Escobar’s leadership
• individuals attending the Bible college
• medical clinic patients to receive spiritual guidance while undergoing medical treatment