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MINISTRY
PARTNERSHIP IN ANTIGUA
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Antigua
is a small English-speaking island in the eastern Caribbean. With a population
of 80,000 and a land area of 108 square miles, ministry opportunities are never
far away. Ken and Nancy Kirkland have served in Antigua for over three years,
participating in several ministries. Ken is a member of the missionary staff at
the 
In
recent years, many Spanish-speaking people have come to Antigua seeking better
job opportunities. Although their numbers now approach 12,000, there is no established
fundamental church in their own language. A new work is just beginning, under
the leadership of a man on temporary secular work assignment to Antigua. As he
leaves in the near future, longer-term leadership is desperately needed. Much
of the groundwork for this church plant is well under way, but the need for teaching
and leadership development is great, indeed.
Because
Antigua is mostly English-speaking, it provides many opportunities for short-term
team ministry. Very affordable housing is provided by a sister mission board.
Teen groups can participate in Vacation Bible School ministries, neighborhood
Bible clubs, and local church music, teaching, and preaching opportunities. Teams
have successfully led youth rallies and sports ministry programs, including soccer
and basketball. Adult teams often help with construction projects - the local
churches often need help with building or remodeling projects. Our aging radio
station building and facilities constantly need repair. In fact, the need for
a new station building is imminent - many teams will be involved in this major
construction project.
The
Spanish ministry in St. Johns is in its early stages, but excitement is high.
This very young church meets at the Grace Baptist Church building in the city,
and is the only fundamental work among the 10,000 Hispanic people now living in
Antigua. Begun as a Bible study, the church is presently being led by a Hispanic
man from the United States, on temporary work assignment as an advisor to the
Antiguan government. He does not consider himself a pastor, and will be relocated
several months from now. These Spanish believers are praying that the Lord would
soon send a pastor to lead this young flock.
Although
BMW has no specific plans to expand into other areas of the Caribbean, we are
certainly open to considering new efforts of this kind. There is a need for new
churches on other islands, of course. But opportunities also exist for short-term
efforts in teaching, canvassing, and construction. These places are conducive
to two- or three-week Bible classes. Some churches do exist on the islands, and
they can always use help in evangelism, leadership training or construction.
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