Our family serves in Patate, Ecuador. We are located in the central part of the country in the Andes Mountains. We are approximately 3 hours south of the capital city, Quito. We live in a rural area where agriculture is the main industry. Ecuador’s official language is Spanish, but Quichua is spoken by many of the country’s indigenous people. 

Ecuador’s Spiritual Need:

In Ecuador, the majority of people are spiritually lost and do not have a personal relationship with Christ. 

Most people outside of major cities or province capitals do not have access to an evangelical church and have not had the opportunity to hear the Gospel. 

Most people in the country believe in false gods and attempt to earn their own salvation through their good deeds. Adherents to cult religions are increasing and there are a growing number of young people who do not believe in God at all.