Mexico

Monterrey, Mexico, a desert city nestled in the Sierra Madre Mountains of northern Mexico, is the nation’s chief center of heavy industry and is Mexico’s third largest city (population: three million people). The middle-class and poor mingle closely, sometimes literally across the street from one another.

Missionaries work in cooperationwith the bishop of the Methodist Church of Mexico, and also with the Rev. Florencio and Maria Guzman, one of the Mission Society’s first missionaries (commissioned in 1985). Both the bishop and the Rev. Guzman are in need of U.S. churches willing to partner with them in the construction of church buildings and ministry centers throughout northern Mexico, especially in Monterrey. Skilled construction and cement workers are a plus. In addition, evangelism, drama, sports and youth teams can be used throughout this field.

To view the Country Guide regarding trips to Mexico, click Mexico Country Guide.

Mexico Projects

Camping Ministry
Project Location: Various locations
Estimated Costs: $400 per person, plus airfare and project monies.
Dates Available: Teams are welcomed year-round. Seven-to-ten day trips recommended.
Project Description: Construction needed in terms of:

• New cabins ($5,000 - $6,000 each)
• Add bathrooms ($2,000 each)
• Build low ropes course ($1,000)
• Construct play area ($600)
• Reconstruct kitchen ($6,000)
• New construction of training retreat center
• Weatherproof existing cabins

Church in General Teran
Project Location: General Teran, Mexico
Estimated Costs: $400 per person, plus airfare. $1000 in project monies.
Dates Available: Teams are welcomed year-round. Seven-to-ten day trips recommended.
Project Description: New roof construction is needed on this 100-year old church building. Outreach ministries are also available in partnership with local youth groups.

Church in Sierra San Luis
Project Location: Sierra San Luis, Mexico
Estimated Costs: $400 per person, plus airfare and project monies.
Dates Available: Teams are welcomed year-round. Seven-to-ten day trips recommended.
Project Description: Opportunities to work with Los Pames nationals.
Construction of:

• Church building
• Medical clinic
• Missionary training center

John Wesley Seminary
Project Location: Downtown Monterrey, Mexico
Estimated Costs: $400 per person, plus airfare and project monies.
Dates Available: Teams are welcomed year-round. Seven-to-ten day trips recommended.
Project Description:
Construction of:

• Dormitories
• Classrooms

Orphanage Ministry
Project Location: Monterrey, Mexico
Estimated Costs: $400 per person, plus airfare and project monies.
Dates Available: Teams are welcomed year-round. Seven-to-ten day trips recommended.
Project Description: Opportunities include evangelistic presentation of the Gospel to children through stories, music, parables, drama, games and art.
Construction needed on the building in terms of:

• Install lighting
• Build dormitories
• Repair garden facilities
• Construct workshop for maintenance staff
• Construct carport for orphanage vehicles

Medical care needed for children:

• Medical check-ups
• Dental check-ups
• Personal hygiene