A lot can happen in seven days. A president was ousted. An interim president resigned. A new president was sworn in. The nation is in political upheaval, with Peruvians in protests marked by accusations of police brutality and a devastating economic decline. They also have the third highest per capita Covid mortality rate. Beneath these pressing issues lies an even more critical spiritual reality. Though 94% claim to be Christian, the majority have yet to know the life-changing love, freedom, and forgiveness of Jesus. Most adhere to traditional Catholicism, often mixed with indigenous beliefs. Fifteen people groups remain tragically unreached by the Gospel. See
Peru: seven days of upheaval
Written by David Fletcher 26 Nov 2020Additional Info
- Pray: for a return to peace and stability after decades of corruption, dictatorships, and terror; for humble pastors trained in biblical theology who reflect Jesus to a watching culture. (Matthew 5:9)
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