Chile
A Defining Moment for The Alliance in Paraguay
June 14, 2018
News & Stories
“I have faith that the Lord has something great for us as a denomination.”
House of Hope
March 29, 2017
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A young woman in Chile shares her testimony of how God brought her to the House of Hope that has given her a future.
Casa de Esperanza
January 23, 2017
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Aprendan las maneras en que Casa de Esperanza ayuda a mujeres jóvenes en Chile a hacer la transición de vivir en un orfelinato a participar en la vida de adultos.
House of Hope
January 23, 2017
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Learn how House of Hope helps young women in Chile transition from living in an orphanage to being part of the adult world.
A Legacy of Missions
July 14, 2016
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A Chilean pastor working in Paraguay explains how the legacy of Alliance missions inspired him and others to “go.”
Part of His Plan
July 5, 2016
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A Chilean pastor and his wife share their journey of raising up a church and joining the Lord in His mission for the lost.
Passing Down a Church
July 4, 2016
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Alliance workers tell their story of planting a church in Chile and passing the baton of leadership on to Chilean nationals.
Miraculous Rescue of Chilean Miners Made into Movie
November 13, 2015
News & Stories
Bibles were one of the first supplies requested by the miners, to whom an Alliance pastor ministered during the rescue effort.
Alliance Board Member’s Son Missing near Volcano
April 24, 2015
News & Stories
UPDATED: Son of Alliance board member was hiking near the volcano during the first eruption.
Coming “Home” to Mexico
September 5, 2014
News & Stories
The Alliance is planting a church in the fastest-growing borough in Guadalajara.
Deadly Forest Fires Rage in Chilean Port City
April 17, 2014
News & Stories
At least 12 dead, thousands of homes destroyed in fires that could burn for weeks.
Alliance Missions: Where Our Hearts Are
November 15, 2012
News & Stories
Mike and Marlene began giving to Alliance work in Chile 30 years ago, never imaging the impact their partnership would have on their own lives.
Faithful Partners Empower Alliance Ministries
November 2, 2012
News & Stories
We would not have been able to continue ministry without the prayers and support of people like Mike and Marlene, who have partnered with our work for 33 years.
The Whole Gospel for the Whole Person
October 5, 2012
News & Stories
Bruno heard voices inside his head. Doctors and medicines gave no relief. Joy and peace continually eluded him.
Vayan a las Tinieblas
July 10, 2012
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Los obreros internacionales Bob y Cheryl reciben un llamado claro de Dios para plantar una iglesia en uno de los lugares más obscuros de Santiago, Chile. Explican cómo están pasando este ministerio a líderes y laicos de la iglesia chilena para cumplir la obra. Producido en 2012.
Go to the Darkness
July 10, 2012
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International Workers Bob & Cheryl receive a vivid call from God to plant a church in one of the darkest parts of Santiago, Chile. They explain how this work is being handed off to Chilean church leaders and laypeople to carry out the ministry. Produced in 2012. Please visit http://legacy.cmalliance.org for more information about The Alliance.
Light to the Nations
July 10, 2012
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Erwen, a Chilean Alliance pastor serving in Paraguay, unpacks his vision to plant a multiethnic church and a training center for cross-cultural missions. Erwen is an example of the Chilean Alliance sending its own workers beyond its borders. Produced in 2012.
Erwen, un pastor aliancista chileno que sirve en Paraguay, explica su visión de plantar una iglesia multiétnica y un centro de preparación para misiones transculturales. Erwen es un ejemplo de los obreros enviados por La Alianza de Chile fuera de sus fronteras. Producido en 2012.
Multiplying Communities of Christ
January 12, 2012
News & Stories
Property was purchased and a building constructed for a new church-planting project in La Chicureo in Santiago, Chile. Since 1897, […]
Divine Encounters in Chile
January 20, 2011
News & Stories
Ministry in Chile is anything but boring, say Alliance workers Bob and Cheryl Fugate. Beyond last February’s earthquake and the rescue of 33 trapped miners in October, “there is something far more exciting taking place in Chile,” they write. Read more…
No One Abandoned: Half a Mile under the Earth for 69 Days
October 13, 2010
News & Stories
Bibles were one of the first supplies requested by the 33 trapped miners in Chile. Chilean Alliance Pastor Antonio Carcamo is one of five area pastors to be a part of the pastoral care team for the rescue effort, and Alliance church member Isaac Espinoza is flying the rescued miners to the hospital.
Aftershocks Trigger Tsunami Warning for Chile
March 12, 2010
News & Stories
A series of aftershocks rocked Chile yesterday, including a 7.2 magnitude quake that was stronger than the earthquake that devastated Haiti in January. Although the aftershocks triggered a tsunami warning, there were no fatalities, and no Alliance international workers appear to have been injured.
Alliance Church Member Was First to Fly Former Chilean President to Disaster Area
March 11, 2010
News & Stories
Isaac Espinoza, a Chilean Air Force pilot and Alliance church member, was on call when the devastating earthquake struck the Latin American country last month. Read his eyewitness account of the first few hours following the disaster.
Chile Earthquake Recovery Continues
March 9, 2010
News & Stories
After the devastating earthquake that rocked Chile, conservative estimates report that half a million homes have been destroyed or are unsafe for occupation. People are fearful, hurting, and uncertain. It is imperative that Alliance churches be equipped as soon as possible to minister once again to the needs of their communities.
Deliverance in the Midst of Devastation
March 3, 2010
News & Stories
After the 8.8 earthquake in Chile, stories abound of God’s protection. On an island off the coast, a 12 year-old-girl saved hundreds of lives. An Alliance family narrowly escaped death when they ran to high ground just before the tsunami swept their house away. The Alliance is assisting survivors in the hardest hit areas.
Chile: Miraculous Escape Televised
March 3, 2010
News & Stories
Alex and Rosa Maria, Alliance church members in Concepcion, Chile, were asleep in their 15 story high-rise when the building began to shake violently. They ran to their children when the building fell sideways, crashing to the ground. Read about the family’s miraculous escape.
Update: Chile Field Leaders Comment on Earthquake
March 1, 2010
News & Stories
“You have seen the pictures and videos on the news,” writes Chile Field Director David Woerner. “We hope you will see the hundreds of people who are helping one another, sharing what they have with others. Those are the Chileans that we love so much.” Read about how Alliance believers are faring after the earthquake.
Chile Earthquake: Update
March 1, 2010
News & Stories
Alliance missionaries are safe following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday, February 27, accompanied by a tsunami that dragged hundreds of people into the ocean. The death toll climbed to 708 in what news reports describe as one of the most devastating earthquakes in centuries.
Earthquake in Chile-The Alliance Response
February 27, 2010
News & Stories
On Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 3:34 a.m. local time (1:34 a.m. EST) an 8.8 magnitude earthquake devastated portions of Chile and triggered tsunami warnings to be posted for the entire Pacific basin.
Alliance Marriage Encounter: Santiago
November 14, 2009
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Pablo and Wilma Reyes tell how God used Alliance Marriage Encounter to transform their marriage and their lives.
Encuentro Matrimonial de La Alianza: Santiago
November 14, 2009
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Pablo y Vilma Reyes cuentan cómo Dios usó el Encuentro Matrimonial de La Alianza para transformar su matrimonio y su vida.
Homegoing of Retired Missionary
August 11, 2009
News & Stories
Rev. David K. Volstad, who had served as a missionary to Chile, Latin America regional director, and pastor, entered the Lord’s […]
Homegoing of Alliance Missionary
June 2, 2009
News & Stories
Rev. Mahlon Sunday Amstutz went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2009. Mahlon was born June 28, 1915, […]
New Lives for Old
March 4, 2009
News & Stories
Pablo and Wilma were signing annulment documents when a friend invited them to an Alliance Marriage Encounter (ALMA) sponsored by […]
Retired Chile Missionary Dies
October 27, 2008
News & Stories
Mrs. Ruth Nelda Amstutz, retired missionary to Chile, entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. […]
Alliance Church in Chile Ministers to Unreached Professionals
August 5, 2008
News & Stories
Emotions ran high on Sunday, April 27, when 102 people celebrated the first service of Church of the Vineyard in […]
Chilean Town Evacuated from Unexpected Volcanic Eruption
May 5, 2008
News & Stories
For the first time in recorded history, the Chaitén Volcano in southern Chile erupted unexpectedly on May 1. The remote […]
Alliance Church Ministers to Chilean Professionals
May 5, 2008
News & Stories
More than 100 people celebrated the first service of in its new building in Penalolén, an upper-class community of Santiago, […]
AWF Facilitates Global Missions
May 2, 2008
News & Stories
Alliance church presidents and leaders from nearly 50 nations attended the Quadrennial Assembly of the Alliance World Fellowship (AWF), held […]
At-Risk Kids Respond to Christ
March 12, 2008
News & Stories
During a weeklong English camp in rural Chile attended by 80 at-risk youngsters, 40 of the children received Jesus as […]
Operation Rescue
November 14, 2007
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There are many orphans in Santiago, Chile, who live in unsafe conditions. Operation Rescue shares the love of Jesus by word and deed, discipling and training the children in the ways of God and practical life skills. Produced in 2007.