Chile suffered 17 years of a repressive military regime and has returned to a "democratic" government closely monitored by the military. Its recent economic success has benefitted only a small segment, leaving large sectors of the population pushed to the outskirts of large cities. The ghost of the military regime is still haunting the country. Impunity of those who violated human rights for almost two decades has been an issue of justice that still keeps the wounds open for many Chileans.

Pray for: The Shalom Ministry of the Pentecostal Church of Chile as it develops a program that will provide leadership in the reconciliation of this country.

The theological education programs that provide training to the leadership of the Pentecostal Church of Chile and other Protestant churches in the country through the Theological Evangelical Community of Chile.

Huegel, Elena Chile

Wallace, John Chile Pentecostal Church of Chile, assists with preparation and administration of retreats at the Shalom Center.

Stories

Celebrating the Work of Many Hands, Voices, Minds and Hearts March 31, 2008 March/Marzo 2008 - Transformation March 1, 2008 Febrero 2008 en español February 1, 2008 Greetings from Chile! December 20, 2007 Open the door! December 19, 2007 Divine Recycling December 19, 2007 Greetings from Chile! December 19, 2007 If I Knew... October 28, 2007 A Violin from the Blessing Box February 28, 2007 Sharing the gifts of education: woman to woman August 8, 2006 Weaving our Dreams May 22, 2006 Dreaming with Shalom March 28, 2006 From Chile and the "ends of the earth" March 27, 2006 God's Gentle Touch March 24, 2006 September 11 March 23, 2006 What grabs us about Chile February 23, 2006 Volunteering in Chile February 2, 2006 Love the Questions November 2, 2005 Full Circle November 2, 2005 One small step toward reconciliation November 2, 2005

Partners

Centro Ecumenico Diego de Medellin Communidad Teologica Evangelica de Chile (CTE) Fundacion de Ayuda Social de las Iglesias Cristianas (FASIC) Fundación Educación Popular en Salud (EPES) Iglesia Pentecostal de Chile (IPC) Taller Piret

Projects -- Giving Opportunities in Chile

Bethany House Project Chilean Water Project Christian Education Ministry for Children and Adolescents Fundacion EPES - Educacion Popular en Salud Shalom Center and Campground

Chile News

Fundación Educación Popular en Salud (EPES) 2007 Report March 18, 2008 Shalom Center Stories February 5, 2008 Shalom Center 2007 Progress Report January 15, 2008 Free Latin American Church News in English March 28, 2007 Report for Ten Year Plan Chile February 5, 2007 Ruth Bunker turns 100! October 26, 2006 Reflections on China by Jim Gordon October 12, 2006 ABCFM South Africa Mission March 24, 2006 People's Health Assembly 2 January 25, 2006 Rev. Cally Rogers-Witte takes office October 25, 2005