SLM Int. - Regions of Outreach: - South America - Argentina:

ARGENTINA

Milestones

• 1990 Jorge Ovando, present director of Source of Light - Argentina started the Baptist Church of Worldwide Evangelism
• 1998 Source of Light – Argentina was incorporated.
• 1999 “City of Refuge Source of Light” was recognized by the Argentinean government.
• 2001 SOL – Argentina rented property for kindergarten and office space.
• 2001 SOL – Argentina, for the first time, exceeded 800 active students.

The Country

From 0 to 22,834 feet (6,960 meters) above sea level, Argentina stretches over 1,068,000 square miles (2,766,000 km2) making it the second largest country in South America. The vast majority of the 36 million people are descendants of Europe or Russia. However, there is a sizable minority of native Americans and mestizos (those of mixed race).

Only 7% of the people are evangelical Christians (believing in salvation by faith alone) while over 90% of the Argentines are nominal Roman Catholics. Religious freedom is promoted by separation of church and state while evangelicals are highly respected.

The Missionary

Jorge Ovando, the director of Source of Light - Argentina, is the pastor of Iglesia Bautista de la Evangelización, a fast growing Baptist church. Started in 1990, the church now has over 600 active members.

Ovando has a Master’s in Theology from International Baptist Seminary in Buenos Aires. He has written several books and speaks in conferences on similar subjects.

Source of Light City of Refuge, a rehabilitation center for drug addicts, was founded by Jorge Ovando. Several of these people have completed Source of Light lessons.

Contacting Source of Light - Argentina

Jorge Ovando
Casilla de Coreo N° 172
Luján (6700) Bs. As.
Argentina
Phone: 02323-234665
Fax: 02323-427751
Email: jorgeovando10@yahoo.com.ar