Author: Pam

The Kennedy’s

Pam The Kennedy's
The Kennedy’s

While in Peru, I will be working with Mike and Chelene Kennedy, veteran missionaries in Peru. Mike and Chelene Kennedy have been serving as missionaries in the country of Peru since 1998. Along with their five children, they have started several ministries, including New Life Children’s Home (an orphanage in Cieneguilla, Peru); several churches, including Abundant Life Baptist Church, New Life Baptist Church, and Calvary Baptist Church; a Soup Kitchen, Missions Internship Program; a Christian School, Pastors Leadership Conference, Youth Conferences, and more. Amidst starting and now helping coordinate the work in these ministries, the Kennedy’s also have the opportunity to host 15-20 church mission’s groups annually, giving teens, young adults and others the opportunity to experience the mission field, and to gain a passion for reaching souls for Christ. While there are currently members within the churches and interns who help in these ministries, more help is needed in order to maintain the current ministries and continue to expand their reach with the gospel, more help is needed. For more information about the Kennedy’s and their ministry, you can visit www.perumissions.com

The Country of Peru

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The Country of Peru

The Republic of Peru is located on the west coast of South America. It has been divided up into 25 different regions plus the province of Lima. According to the last official estimate, the population in Peru was 31 million souls.

Cieneguilla is located in the province of Lima, which covers 0.2% of the total land mass of Peru, however contains almost 1/2 of the country’s population, approximately 14 million souls.

Poverty is an extreme issue in Peru, with 60% of the population living under its own poverty level. Catholicism is the prominent religion in Peru, claiming 81% of the country, and is a required subject in all schools.