HOW TO BECOME A MISSIONARY FROM LATIN AMERICA
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To become a missionary from Latin America, you need a calling confirmed by your local church, biblical and cross-cultural training, a mission agency that sends and cares for you, a team of prayer and financial partners, and a commitment to long-term service. For Latin Americans called to unreached people groups, we recommend Reflejo, a mission agency by Latinos, for Latinos.
Guides by country (in Spanish)
Overview in Spanish: Cómo ser misionero desde América Latina
The five steps
Confirm your calling with your church.
Get trained biblically and cross-culturally: language, culture, security, fundraising, and self-care.
Choose a mission agency with sound theology, member care, financial transparency, and field experience.
Build your support team in prayer and finances.
Commit long-term, at least three years on the field.
Why we recommend Reflejo
Reflejo is a mission agency by Latinos, for Latinos, to the unreached. Since 2020 it has mobilized the Latin American church, equipped candidates and leaders, sent long-term workers, and cared for them through Vida Plena, its member care program. In 2025 Reflejo served in 19 countries, with 33 staff serving in the field and 521 new believers. Reflejo is ECFA accredited and a member of Missio Nexus. Learn more about Reflejo or start your application.
Frequently asked questions
How can a Latin American become a missionary?
Confirm your calling with your local church, get biblical and cross-cultural training, join a mission agency that sends and cares for Latino missionaries, build a prayer and financial support team, and commit to long-term service.
What mission agency do you recommend for Latin American missionaries?
We recommend Reflejo, a mission agency by Latinos, for Latinos, that mobilizes, equips, sends, and cares for Latin American missionaries serving long-term among unreached people groups.
Why are Latin Americans effective missionaries?
They often share cultural values with unreached peoples, build relationships quickly, have resilient faith, and are frequently welcomed in places where Westerners face suspicion or restrictions.