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    The document summarizes a summit held in January 2015 to discuss strategies for reaching the Mixteco people group in the United States. It provides background information on the Mixteco people, who are indigenous to Mexico but have immigrated in large numbers to the US. It notes that over 1,000 Mixtecos live in Montgomery alone. The summit, sponsored by several Baptist organizations, aimed to educate churches on how to effectively share the gospel with Mixtecos given their unique culture and needs. Key recommendations included investing in relationships, meeting practical needs, and sharing the gospel through both words and actions. Upcoming events and ministry job openings were also advertised.

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    The document summarizes a summit held in January 2015 to discuss strategies for reaching the Mixteco people group in the United States. It provides background information on the Mixteco people, who are indigenous to Mexico but have immigrated in large numbers to the US. It notes that over 1,000 Mixtecos live in Montgomery alone. The summit, sponsored by several Baptist organizations, aimed to educate churches on how to effectively share the gospel with Mixtecos given their unique culture and needs. Key recommendations included investing in relationships, meeting practical needs, and sharing the gospel through both words and actions. Upcoming events and ministry job openings were also advertised.

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    The document summarizes a summit held in January 2015 to discuss strategies for reaching the Mixteco people group in the United States. It provides background information on the Mixteco people, who are indigenous to Mexico but have immigrated in large numbers to the US. It notes that over 1,000 Mixtecos live in Montgomery alone. The summit, sponsored by several Baptist organizations, aimed to educate churches on how to effectively share the gospel with Mixtecos given their unique culture and needs. Key recommendations included investing in relationships, meeting practical needs, and sharing the gospel through both words and actions. Upcoming events and ministry job openings were also advertised.

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    THE MONTGOMERY BAPTIST

    Serving Christ Through Montgomery Area Churches


    KEN MAY, DIRECTOR OF MISSIONS THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015

    Mixteco National Summit, Part One

    January 15-17, 2015


    was a historic time
    when the first National
    Summit for reaching the Mixteco Peoples of Mexico was held at Gateway Baptist Church. Sponsored
    by the Montgomery Baptist Association, Montgomery Mixteco Task Force, and the SBC
    International Mission Board, the summit was geared toward churches and individuals already
    reaching this people group in the United States. It was a fruitful time. Words do not adequately
    describe the work of the Holy Spirit among the attendees during the summit. God was at work! Here
    are some things you need to know.

    UPCOMING EVENTS

    According to the International Mission Board, the Mixteco


    (Mees-teh-ko) people are THE largest unreached,
    unengaged people group in the Americas. Let that
    sink in.
    They are an indigenous tribe where Spanish is NOT their
    first language. The Mixteco language has over 50
    dialects. They are an oral people with no written word
    A Mixteco believer from Portland, OR shares
    who have learned survival Spanish and some English.
    his testimony the opening night of the summit.
    They are not Hispanics; they are Indians.
    The Mixteco people are family-oriented and hard workers
    who work as a community or as families, not individually. This is a patriarchal society. In the
    spiritual sense, if you win the father to Christ, you will most likely win the whole family.
    Most people have been trafficked into the U.S. with promises of a better life, were left to fend for
    themselves, or indentured to someone who had control over them.
    In Montgomery, we have counted over 1000 Mixtecos living in four concentrated areas. There
    are over 3000 in Central Alabama and an estimated 100,000 currently in the United States.
    They have been in our area for at least 10-15 years. Our churches began recognizing them
    around 2007.

    MINISTRY NEEDS

    Some thoughts on how to reach this people group.


    We need heart change. We must look at their culture, see
    who they are, and how they live. The methods we use to
    share the gospel have to be tremendously different!
    We must be willing to invest in relationships. There are
    language and cultural barriers that must be overcome.
    We must be willing to meet THEIR needs, not OUR
    perception of their needs. The Mixtecos have practical Attendees discuss strategy and direction as they
    needs such as ESL classes, reaching the men, and help
    move forward in reaching the Mixtec People.
    with immigration.
    We must be a friend most of all! When someone new comes to your home, church, or moves to
    Montgomery, we try to be hospitable and help them navigate the transition process. It is the
    same for this people group.
    We must be willing to share the gospel in word and
    deed. It cant be one or the other.
    God has opened a door for Montgomery to share
    the gospel with them. What a privilege for us!
    For more information on joining the Mixteco Task Force to
    reach this people group with the gospel of Christ,
    contact Lisa Rose at 334-271-6794 or
    [email protected].

    Laughing, learning, and growing through small


    group discussion of Mixtec case studies.

    Next Weektestimonials from those who attended the


    Summit and work in Montgomery with the Misteco people group.

    Church Pianist Needed at:


    Highland Avenue Baptist Church
    Contact Chris Palmer at 334-318-1284

    Church Pianist & Minister of Music Needed at:


    Wares Ferry Road Baptist Church
    Contact Lenny Bolton at 334-462-6242

    Summer Intern Ministry Position


    Coosada Baptist Church, in Elmore County, is
    accepting resumes for their summer intern
    program. The intern position works with youth
    and children and opens the door to learn and
    experience various areas of ministry and personal
    spiritual growth.
    This is a paid position. If you know of a
    candidate, please have them send a resume as
    soon as possible to [email protected] or
    call 334-285-4225 for more information.

    The Montgomery Baptist Association 20 Interstate Park Montgomery, Alabama 36109 334-271-6227 www.mgmbaptist.org
    This publication is made possible by your churches contributions to Associational Missions.

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