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Acapulco, Mexico
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Team:
Ellen Barnett; Maggie Gonzalez; Short-term: Jamie & Jennifer Burkemper; Donna Jennings; Lauren Royal; Aaron Moore.
Web Sites:
Casa Hogar del Niño de Acapulco www.casahogaracapulco.org
New Horizon Christian Elementary School www.nhacapulco.com |
Current Ministry:
MTW currently serves at Casa Hogar Children's Home, Sobre el Puente ("Over the Bridge," a ministry to street children), Llegando a Casa ("Coming Home," a home for former street children), New Horizon Christian Elementary School, and Maranatha Bible Institute, in partnership with the Maranatha Presbytery.
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| Ministry Overview |
History: In 1970, pastor Dick Dye and his wife Ann began their missionary career in Acapulco, working in connection with the National Presbyterian Church. They were joined by Ellen Barnett in 1975. Evangelism, both in Acapulco and in villages in the state of Guerrero, along with theological education by extension, was the focus of the first years of ministry. Then Mission to the World began to move toward urban church planting. The decision was made to have their first team in Acapulco, at that time a very fast-growing city. In 1978, Maranatha Presbyterian Church was formed, marking the actual beginning of the project. By then the Bill Goodman and Josué Mayo families had arrived. The church-planting team continued to grow with the arrival of Jennie Wilson, the Tom Courtney, Joe Creech and Kenton Wood families, and various short-termers during the next ten years.
In February of 1987, Ignacio Castañeda of the Aztec Presbytery in Mexico City accepted the call as Maranatha's first pastor. Several converts trained by the missionaries were ordained and became part of the early leadership of the fledgling churches. On May 27, 1989, Maranatha Presbytery was officially formed with five organized churches, completing the 10-year goal of the team. The new presbytery became part of the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico. Of the original team, Ellen Barnett is the only one who continues in Acapulco, working with the Maranatha Bible Institute, teacher training, and the development of the Christian school.
Future Ministry: Continued development of current ministries, including junior and senior high for New Horizon . | |
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Ministry Overview |
History: In 1970, pastor Dick Dye and his wife Ann began their missionary career in Acapulco, working in connection with the National Presbyterian Church. They were joined by Ellen Barnett in 1975. Evangelism, both in Acapulco and in villages in the state of Guerrero, along with theological education by extension, was the focus of the first years of ministry. Then Mission to the World began to move toward urban church planting. The decision was made to have their first team in Acapulco, at that time a very fast-growing city. In 1978, Maranatha Presbyterian Church was formed, marking the actual beginning of the project. By then the Bill Goodman and Josué Mayo families had arrived. The church-planting team continued to grow with the arrival of Jennie Wilson, the Tom Courtney, Joe Creech and Kenton Wood families, and various short-termers during the next ten years.
In February of 1987, Ignacio Castañeda of the Aztec Presbytery in Mexico City accepted the call as Maranatha's first pastor. Several converts trained by the missionaries were ordained and became part of the early leadership of the fledgling churches. On May 27, 1989, Maranatha Presbytery was officially formed with five organized churches, completing the 10-year goal of the team. The new presbytery became part of the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico. Of the original team, Ellen Barnett is the only one who continues in Acapulco, working with the Maranatha Bible Institute, teacher training, and the development of the Christian school.
Future Ministry: Continued development of current ministries, including junior and senior high for New Horizon | |
Current Needs
New Horizon: Two English teachers (TEFL); we could also use teachers who are fluent in Spanish for other subject matter. The school has children from three years old through sixth grade.
Casa Hogar Children's Home: Staff (preferably male) to mentor and disciple boys and youth"Sobre el Puente" Ministry: An administrator. One or more men to mentor and disciple youth. Please inquire about other possibilities.
Maranatha Bible Institute: Male staff to do pastoral training |
Cultural and Ministry Context
Acapulco is a beautiful resort city located on the southern Pacific coast of México. The heart of the city overlooks Acapulco Bay, a mountain-framed natural harbor. One travel agency promotes Acapulco as the "largest, loudest and most boisterous resort in Mexico." Actually, it attracts a wide variety of visitors with a range of interests and tastes. Tourism is its only real industry. The weather is hot, sunny, and humid for nine to twelve months of the year. With a population of two million, Acapulco is one of the larger cities of Mexico. As such, it has its share of crime, in some sections more than others. Like most of México, it has a predominant Roman Catholic tradition, although the Protestant church has grown explosively in the last 30 years. Unfortunately, a variety of sects are also competing for the hearts of the people. | We are excited about your interest in a long-term commitment to missions service.
MTW uses a team-based approach to missions. For that reason, we actively seek missionaries from a variety of backgrounds—ordained or unordained, singles and families, men and women—and with many different ministry skills and interests.
Though MTW's first priority is church planting, we also have missionaries working in a variety of other ministries such as teaching, medicine, community development, and administration.
We currently have one- and two-year and long-term ministry opportunities in over 50 different countries around the world. You are needed on the mission field!
For more information, contact Recruitment at 1-800-270-9932 or go@mtw.org, or fill out our online Interest Form.
Acapulco (Southern Mexico) Click for Project Brochure (PDF) 
- medical/political climate: intermediate risk
Teams are needed to share the love of Christ with about 50 children, ages 5-18, who live at Casa Hogar del Niño de Acapulco. Team members play a large role in the construction of new facilities for the children and staff as well as assist the workers at Casa Hogar with VBS, sports clinics, tutoring, life-skills training, and most importantly, loving the kids. Teams are housed and fed on site. This ministry opportunity is great for small groups and families.
Listed below are one to eleven month internship opportunities in this region. As an intern you will assist MTW long-term missionaries.
 Church Planting
Belize (San Ignacio) - Assist a national pastor in developing a youth ministry within the church. Bethany Church serves different ethnic groups from Mayan to Creoles, to Chinese. This internship is ideal for a married couple.
Mexico (BEAMM) - Interns needed to lead music, youth activities, and outreach ministries for a Spanish church-planting movement. Seminarians are also needed for theological teaching. Spanish skills are necessary.
Nicaragua (Managua) - The missionaries in Nicaragua have recently purchased a pineapple farm and are hoping to use it as a means of outreach to the community. Spanish language skills are helpful.
Education
Belize (Corozal) - Elementary through high school teachers needed for 11-month terms to teach Belizean nationals. No experience in Spanish language is required.
Mexico (Acapulco) - New Horizon Christian School needs teachers to teach Mexican children.
Mexico (Guadalajara) - National school in Guadalajara needs teachers for elementary school. Teaching certificate is preferred.
Nicaragua (Managua) - Spend 11-months teaching in an English-speaking school.
Medical/StreetChild/Mercy Ministry
Belize (Corozal) - Use your medical training to serve in a medical clinic in Belize.
Brazil (Ouro Fina) - Minister to boys who have been removed from homes due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment. These boys live in a Christian foster group homes located on a farm in Brazil.
Chile (Vina del Mar) - Outreach to those with disabilities through a ministry center, CEMPIRE.
Honduras - Several interns are needed to help administer visiting short-term mission teams under the direct supervision of fulltime missionaries. Heavy interaction with nationals can be expected. Experiences will include teaching English, mercy work, construction and church planting activates. Spanish language skills are preferred.
Mexico (Acapulco) - Minister to street children who visit a drop-in center, Sobre El Puente. Spanish skills are necessary.
Short-term Team Coordination
Mexico (BEAMM) - Assist the Isaiah 55 Deaf Ministry during the summer by overseeing volunteers and ministries of the short-term teams.
Mexico (BEAMM) - Serve as a short-term team coordinator for teams serving in the communities of Juarez. Intern will meet teams at airport, coordinate work at the project sites, and help with logistical issues. Spanish skills are required.
Mexico (Mexico City) - Labor alongside Mexican Presbyterian Churches and MTW missionaries in leading short-term teams. Teams will be involved in sports outreach, VBS, Bible club, teaching English, and medical outreach. Conversant Spanish is highly recommended. Interns will also be able to live in the homes of Mexican families.
Mexico (Monterrey) - Manage and supervise short-term teams by preparing and conducting team orientation and working alongside teams in construction, VBS, crafts and sports ministry. Conversational Spanish is highly recommended.
Mexico (Tijuana) - Oversee two-week teams as they do construction and other ministries to help the church-planting teams. Other opportunities for evangelism and discipleship exist, especially during the non-summer months. Conversational Spanish is highly recommended.
Teaching English
Honduras - Several interns are needed to help administer visiting short-term mission teams under the direct supervision of fulltime missionaries. Heavy interaction with nationals can be expected. Experiences will include teaching English, mercy work, construction and church planting activates. Spanish language skills are preferred.
Mexico (BEAMM) - Several interns needed to teach English as an outreach for church plants. Spanish is helpful, but not required. Use of a personal vehicle for ministry travel is helpful, but not required.
University
Chile (Vina del Mar) – University ministry with Chilean and international students. Spanish is strongly recommended. |
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The MTW Internship Program serves individuals, couples, and families who are interested in serving overseas from 1-11 months. The budget for an internship ranges from $1000 - $3000 a month. A more precise budget will be generated once an applicant is approved and receives a field invitation.
For more information on these and other internship opportunities with Mission to the World, contact MTW Global Support Ministries at go@mtw.org, call 1-800-270-9932 or use our online interest form | |
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Global Regions
Latin America Other work is taking place in these Latin Amerian areas:
Bolivia: Cochabamba
Brazil: Campinas, Ouro Fino, Sao Paulo, Patrocino
Nicaragua: Managua
Peru:: Cuzco, Masamari, Huanta, Puculpa |
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