Paraguay

5,500,000 inhabitants
Evangelical church: 6%

The Republic of Paraguay is totally landlocked in the center of South America. Its only connection with the ocean is via the Parana River which passes through Argentina.

Paraguay has had a succession of governments affected by politics and instability, and has a long history of wars and isolation from its neighboring countries. For more than three decades (1954 - 1989) Paraguay was led by a tyrannical military government, which hindered the growth of democratic institutions.

This legacy has produced endemic corruption at all levels. For example, it is estimated that 60% of the cars in Paraguay have been stolen from Argentina and Brazil. Spanish is the official language in the country for business, but the one most used is Guaraní.

The national leadership is crying out for a revival. The biggest needs are in the areas of family, leadership training, and education.

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Opportunities to serve in Paraguay

  • Social Worker -- Social Work
    Asunción, Lambaré, Paraguay
    Teamworking with other missionaries and indigenous people on a project to assist the community with waste management. This is a great opportunity for outreach through a local Church
  • Bible Institute Professor -- Theological Education
    Coronel Oviedo, Paraguay
    The candidates will be theology professors for a Bible Institute, teaching in the areas of Old Testament, New Testament, Pastoral Care, and Leadership
  • Bible Institute Teacher -- Theological Education
    Asuncion, Paraguay
    The candidates will be theology professors for a Bible Institute, teaching in the areas of Old Testament, New Testament, Pastoral Care, and Leadership
  • Translator -- Communications and Literature
    Asuncion, Paraguay
    Production and translation of literature for the Guaraní language. So the individual needs to be willing to learn that language. That is the most widely spoken language in the country, but not much literature is published in it.
  • Computer Trainer -- Education
    Asuncion and area, Paraguay
    Teach basic computer skills, with special focus on Christian integrity in the work place. This is an effort to increase the job market for poorer-class people.
  • Community Health Worker -- Health Care
    Asuncion and area, Paraguay
    Work with communities in improving community services, health, water systems, and general hygiene. Use this ministry as a tool for area evangelism while improving quality of life.
  • Vocational Instructor -- Economic Development
    Toba Indian Reservation, Paraguay
    Instructors in any vocational area are needed to help the Toba Indigenous Group integrate into Paraguayan society. Live on the reservation. Teach vocational skills, and basic health classes.
  • Health Services -- Health Care
    Asuncion and area, Paraguay
    Travel with the mobile medical clinic offering different health services on a circuit of 24 area churches. Out patient.
  • Bible Institute Professor -- Theological Education
    Asuncion, Paraguay
    Teaching in a local Bible institute, held for a week monthly. Students are pastors and workers already involved in ministry. Open to visiting professors for week-long seminars.
  • Teacher -- Education
    Asuncion, Paraguay
    Located in Asunción, the individual will teach elementary or pre-school classes.
  • Health Services -- Health Care
    Asuncion, Paraguay
    Located near Asunción. Family practice physicians, dentists, nurses, nurse's aides and obstetricians are needed. There are possibilities in preventive medicine and community health awareness.
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