Located on the equator, Ecuador stretches from the hot fertile coastal plain to the steamy Amazon jungle to the majestic peaks of the Andes Mountains. Its 13 million population is made up of people mainly from Spanish and American Indian (Amerindian) descent. The culture has been strongly influenced by Catholicism, and although religious freedom now exists, some rural areas have not been so receptive to change. Evangelicals number 6%, and are increasing.

Monica was our first OAC Ecuador staff member in 2000. David, her husband, joined OAC staff in 2001. Both are Ecuadorians, and serve as Co-National Directors. They live on the equator in Quito at 10,000 feet. Monica has a BA from HCJB in communications, which includes Bible courses. David has a Doctorate in Philosophy, and is presently completing a Bible extension course with HCJB.

OAC has been officially recognized as an evangelical mission by the government, and has permission to evangelize wherever people can be reached with the gospel. David and Monica are on the OAC Ecuador Board of Trustees.

Outreaches are being held in plazas, neighborhoods, public schools, military bases, and with Indian tribes. Multiplied thousands of people have been reached, with many responding to Christ. The first lesson of a Bible study is immediately done with those coming for salvation. Often it's the first time they have read the Bible.

Churches participating in the open air film meetings provide follow-up. Seminars on open air evangelism are held for pastors and leaders from evangelical churches. Teams from American churches have greatly helped in the outreaches, with team members receiving a new vision for missions.

Presenting the gospel on a military base	School assembly
Plaza meeting	Military school
OAC Ministry Van	Soldiers doing their first Bible study after the message