Conferencia Evangélica Menonita, Inc., Dominican Republic

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El primero misionero menonita a la República Dominicana lleguó en 1945, y la primera iglesia fue iniciada en 1948 con 13 miembrods. La obra prosperó pero a la vez había mucha oposición. Los misioneros trabajaron duro para entregar la obra a nativos dominicanos. Se han creado locales eclesiales, un campamento de retiro, y otras instituciones. Hoy, la conferencia es autónoma pero todavía recive apoyo de Norte América. Es miembra del Congreso Mundial Menonita.


The first Mennonite missionary to the Dominican Republic arrived in 1945, and the first church was organized in 1948 with a membership of thirteen people. The work prospered, but at the same time there was also much opposition. The missionaries worked hard to turn the work over to native Dominicans. Church buildings, a retreat camp, and other institutions have been built. Today the conference is largely autonomous, but still receives some support from North America. It is a member of MWC.

There are 2,900 memebers and 39 congregations. [1]


References

  1. Global Gift Sharing Report (MWC, 2005), 97.