Encounter With Christ in Latin America & the Caribbean

04/06/2026

We just sent out a new digital newsletter with important news:

The mission of Encounter with Christ is clear: we tell the story, encourage person-to-person encounters, and raise funds for a permanent endowment. The interest from this fund allows Global Ministries to support life-changing projects for hundreds of thousands of people. Throughout the region, our M...

01/14/2026

In one week we will start our "Lunch & Learn." Register today:

12/09/2025

Encounter's Christmas newsletter was sent out today:

 We pause to honor the witness and ministry of all our beloved mission workers and supporters who have joined the Church Triumphant. We remember their dedication to Christ's mission in Latin America and the Caribbean with love and gratitude. Those names highlighted have links to their obituary:

12/02/2025

I am privileged to serve as Mission Interpreter for Encounter With Christ in Latin America & the Caribbean -- an affiliate organization of General Board of Global Ministries. Today Encounter With Christ in Latin America & the Caribbean published a "Giving Tuesday" appeal:

To support the Encounter With Christ Permanent Fund ( ) at any level, click here. To support the administrative and promotional work of Encounter with Christ, please click here.

06/26/2025

We just sent a new e-letter announcing the passing of our visionary founding mission interpreter for Encounter With Christ in Latin America & the Caribbean. Here is the post:

It is with both sadness and profound gratitude that we share news of the passing of a remarkable soul, the Reverend Dr. Wilson Boots. On May 1, 2025, Wilson, our cherished friend and our visionary founding mission interpreter, peacefully departed from his home in Houston, Texas. His life was a test...

03/08/2025

A new digital letter from Encounter With Christ in Latin America & the Caribbean went out yesterday:

For two decades, the Encounter with Christ in Latin America and the Caribbean (Encounter with Christ) fund has been a beacon of hope, empowering vibrant ministries across the region. Born from a vision of solidarity and fueled by the generosity of donors like you, this permanent fund, established by...

03/06/2025

https://mailchi.mp/umc-encounter.org/encounter-with-christ-march2025

For two decades, the Encounter with Christ in Latin America and the Caribbean (Encounter with Christ) fund has been a beacon of hope, empowering vibrant ministries across the region. Born from a vision of solidarity and fueled by the generosity of donors like you, this permanent fund, established by...

12/11/2024

Grateful for another year as Mission Interpreter of Encounter With Christ in Latin America & the Caribbean. Here is our Holiday e-letter:

Encounter with Christ in Latin America and the Caribbean offers a unique opportunity to transform lives. Grants from Encounter's Permanent Fund address critical needs in evangelization, leadership development, ministries with women, youth, and children, and support for people of Indigenous or Africa...

12/03/2024

Celebrating 2024 -

Encounter with Christ in Latin America and the Caribbean offers a unique opportunity to transform lives. Grants from Encounter's Permanent Fund address critical needs in evangelization, leadership development, ministries with women, youth, and children, and support for people of Indigenous or Africa...

11/22/2024

Giving Thanks from Encounter with Christ in Latin America & the Caribbean -

Encounter with Christ in Latin America and the Caribbean offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people. Grants using Encounter's Permanent Fund respond to the challenges and needs of evangelization, leadership development, involvement in ministries with women, youth and chi...

09/09/2024

Celebrating 51 years of CAREF ministry in Argentina -

On October 8, 2024, an ecumenical human rights organization in Argentina will be celebrating its 51st anniversary. Its name is CAREF, which is an acronym for its Spanish language title, La Comisión Argentina para Refugiados y Migrantes (The Argentina Commission for Refugees and Migrants). Since 197...