Republic of Bolivia

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Fast Facts about Bolivia*

Geography: Landlocked and mountainous. One third of the country is tropical lowlands and rain forests.

Capital: La Paz which has a population of 1,458, 000

Population:

2000: 8,328,665

2025: 13,131,183

Peoples:

European– 5.1%

Mestizo– 30.5%

Amerindian– 63.9%

Major Religions:

Christian 93.91%

Baha’I 3.2%

Major Languages:

Spanish

Aymara

Quechua

Breakdown of “Christianity”:

Protestant– 9.39%

Independent– 2.61

Catholic– 84.05%

Marginal– 1.8%

Note: while Catholisim claims the state religion, with 60% of Bolivians being baptized into the church,

many of these people are Christo-pagan, including the Quecha and Aymara.

Economy:

Income: $380 (3% USA)

Approximately 50% of the world’s cocaine is grown in Bolivia.

Growing cocaine and coco are the major economic activities.

Recent News:

Right now there is political upheaval in Bolivia. Missionaries are faced with the decisions to leave the work they are doing or risk danger to them and their families. Be praying for wisdom and peace from the Lord in making these decisions.

The Lord at Work in Bolivia*

· The Catholic Church is on the rocks and losing its stronghold.

· Over 30 protestant seminaries and Bible schools in Bolivia.

· Religious freedom and separation of church and state have not yet been fully resolved, but there

is an open door for the gospel.

· 1st assembly was founded in 1915. There are now 350.

· According to the missionary prayer handbook, there are 20 national workers.

Missionaries in Bolivia

Brad and Karen Hallock– Karleen, Sabrina, and Jesse

Andres Segovia

Gabe and Kari Meiers– Kaleb, Selah, and Esperanza

Dave and Ruth Sommer– Joanna

Prayer Highlights

· Spiritual growth of believers.

· Many nationals will become saved and reach their own country men with the gospel

· Wisdom for missionaries, that they will be disciplined and use their time for the glory of God.

The story of God’s unspeakable grace will be prevalent

* All information is taken from The Missionary Prayer Handbook and Operation World