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Strategy of LAM
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The Latin America Mission represents a group of men and women committed to evangelism and holistic outreach, reaching the Latin world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. All LAM Missionaries promote evangelism. All LAM Missionaries work in collaboration with the Latin church. Beyond these two foundations for Christian mission, the LAM is known principally for creative innovation in international ministry.
The LAM approach to evangelism is:
- Inclusive - ministering with all sectors of evangelical Christianity.
- Biblical - founded on a common statement of faith.
- Holistic - focused on ministry to the whole person in his/her whole life.
- Empowering - equipping the church and ministry partners and training leaders.
- Innovative - taking risks to respond to God's call to ministry in others' lives.
- Partnership oriented - based on a shared vision and commitment to others in ministry.
- Committed to excellence - applying administrative integrity and missiological principles.
The LAM has a rich history as a mission. It has encouraged creative approaches in addressing the challenge of reaching the Latin world for Christ. Historically, the programs of the LAM have been at the forefront in responding to the needs of the church for evangelization and outreach. Innovation in mission is the key strength of the LAM.
- Theological Education - both institutional and "in-ministry formation" or theological education by extension programs
- Church Ministry - Sunday school, youth, camping, and music programs
- Church Outreach - evangelistic campaigns, church growth strategy
- Christian Literature - publications, distribution systems, and bookstores
- Mass Media - radio and television programming, and internet web sites
- Leadership Training - targeted at specialized audiences
- National Missions - training and support for sending Latin American missionaries
- Health - both curative and preventive medicine programs
- Education - primary, secondary, university, and adult informal programs
- Social Work - targeted at children at risk, prisons, and women
- Youth Clubs - high school, college, and evangelistic camping
- Economic Development - job training, business creation, and micro credit
- Counseling - for post-trauma situations and marriage and family
- Emergency Response - caring programs to meet needs following crises
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