Costa Rica

4,000,000 inhabitants
Evangelical Church 9%

 
Costa Rica is a mountainous nation located in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama. Generally speaking, Costa Ricans are ethnically Spanish and or mixed meztizo. However, approximately 3% of the population is of black African origin— mostly English-speaking descendants of 19th-century Jamaican immigrant workers.

Spanish is the official language. 85% of Costa Ricans belong to the Roman Catholic Church. Protestants account for approximately 14%. Although still a largely agricultural country (coffee, banana, sugar, cocoa exports), electronics manufacturing and tourism are rapidly expanding industries.

High literacy rates, relatively low unemployment, and widespread land ownership have produced a relatively high standard of living for many Costa Ricans.

One of the most stable democracies in Latin America, Costa Rica escaped much of the violence and political turmoil that has plagued other Latin American governments. Since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Costa Rica abolished its army in 1948.

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Opportunities to serve in Costa Rica

  • High School English, or Science Teacher / Elementary School ESL / Librarian -- Education
    Western Central Valley, Costa Rica
    Christian Bilingual School for Costa Rican elementary and high school students. Teaching and other opportunities for student discipleship within and outside the classroom.
  • Recreational and Cultural Activities Coordinator -- Children At Risk
    San Jose, Costa Rica
    Initiate programs and recreational activities for the pre-school children and students from the children's centers.
  • International Promoter -- Institutional Support
    San Jose, Costa Rica
    Promote the ministry at an international level, raise funds and mobilize people to help with the children at risk.
  • Hospital Chaplain -- Evangelism
    San Jose, Costa Rica
    Located in San Jose, the individual must be able to minister to patients and family members with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Willing to create a discipleship program with the hospital staff.
  • Elementary Teacher -- Education
    San Jose, Costa Rica
    Located in San José, the individual will teach the children of missionaries. Christian curriculum ABEKA is used in all class work material.
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