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BAJIO INITIATIVE
from Converge IM Book
by Accordus
Central Mexico
The Bajio (Pronounced Ba-heé-o) is the name used for a six-state region in central Mexico surrounding Guadalajara, the second-largest city in Mexico. This region is known by missiologists as the “Circle of Silence” because of its great spiritual need. The region has a population of 22 million people, but according to census statistics, only 2.5% to 3.5% of them are evangelicals. Most people practice a folk Catholicism which is syncretistic and steeped in the worship of apparitions of Mary. Evangelical Christians are looked upon as a sect and people who come to faith almost always face opposition and pressure if not outright hostility from family members. While there is a gospel presence, especially in the larger cities, most evangelical churches are small and struggling.
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The Bajio Initiative seeks to come alongside movement leaders already focused on this region to develop partnerships and to bring resources to bear which will promote and facilitate the spread of the gospel.
DISCIPLE THE NATIONS NEXT DOOR. LOVE THEM HERE. REACH THEM HERE. IGNITE A MOVEMENT HERE. AND WATCH GOD CATALYZE A MOVEMENT OVER THERE.
