Published on Operation World (http://www.operationworld.org)
Apr 24: Colombia
Colombia
Republic of Colombia
Latin America
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Geography
Area: 1,141,748 sq kmNorthwest corner of South America. The fourth-largest country on the continent. Mountains in west; plains, forests and jungles in east.
Population: 46,300,196 Annual Growth: 1.47%
Capital: Santa Ré de Bogotaá
Urbanites: 75.1%
HDI Rank: 77 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Peoples: 93 (4% unreached) All peoplesUnreached Peoples Prayer Card
Official language: Spanish Languages: 83 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Christian| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 43,716,645 | 94.42 | 1.4 |
| Evangelicals | 3,460,847 | 7.5 | 6.0 |
Challenges for Prayer
Missionaries are targets for the enemies of the gospel, both physical and spiritual. They live under constant threats of kidnapping, murder and extortion. Many areas miss out on vital ministry, since workers are forced to withdraw. Pray for courage and faithfulness for both native and expatriate missionaries. The complex scene of denominational and church-mission relations requires patience, humility and grace. Major mission agencies: YWAM, CB/CMML, AoG, NTM, ABWE, AI, LAM.Colombian missionary vision is growing. Several Amerindian peoples are closed to foreigners, but Colombians are increasingly reaching them. The large majority of Colombian missionaries serve short term within their own country. A small but growing number of Colombians have gone to other lands, but church support is limited. Pray for the ongoing ministries of COMIBAM as well as Centro Cristiano de Misiones Mundiales in inspiring Christians to be involved in mission.
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