APOYO PASTORAL
"And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses,
commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also."
II Timothy 2:2
VISION
Pastoral leaders who nurture their intimacy with God, strengthen their families, and serve in the style of Jesus.
MISSION
Equipping and accompanying Latin American Christian leaders in their personal and ministerial development
HEADQUARTERS
Apoyo Pastoral extends to several Latin American countries. We are one of the ministry areas of Voz y Manos, whose headquarters are in Quito, Ecuador. We also have an office in Cuba with facilitators in each province. In Peru, we sponsor the "Mission Aboard" program. Additionally, we collate with related ministries in other Latin American countries.
STRATEGIES
Training
Mentoring
Multiplication
Mobilization
Collaboration
We collaborate with the local church and ministries to equip their leaders. We emphasize training processes which promote long-term relationships.
We identify individuals in whom we personally invest through a mentoring relationship.
We emphasize the model of II Timothy 2:2, investing in leaders who have the passion to accompany others in formative processes.
We are part of a network of ministries focused on equipping and mobilizing Latin Americans in cross-cultural missions.
We work in partnership with other Christian ministries in the task of comprehensive leadership training.
OUR VALUES
Intimacy with God
The Priority of Family
Servant Leadership
Credible Modules
Holiness and Integrity
Formative Processes
Teamwork
Ministerial Networks
TRAINING MODULES
We offer on-site and virtual training. In communication with church leaders in each community, we develop a curriculum responding to their situation. Our formative training modules include topics such as:
LEADERSHIP
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The spiritual life of the leader
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Women in leadership
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Servant leadership
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Fundamentals of Biblical Leadership
FAMILY
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The leader's family life
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Marriage strengthening
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Transforming the hearts of children
TEACHING
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Teach with life (participatory learning)
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Preparation of teachers for the church
COUNSELING
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Preparation of counselors for the church
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Training of support group facilitators
MISSIONS
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Small churches that change the world
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To the ends of the earth
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Missionary experience “Mission on Board”
MINISTERIAL TOOLS
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Inductive Bible Study
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Strategic church planning
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Evangelism as a lifestyle