BreakTheSilence
Building Healthy Churches in Latin America
Spiritual Condition
In the heart of central Mexico lies the Circle of Silence and is spiritually one of the darkest regions spiritually in the western hemisphere. The Circle of Silence spans eight states and centered around Guadalajara, it is home to an estimated 28 million people. This area remains one of the most unreached by the gospel.
The region is marked by a strong culture of Christo-paganism—a syncretistic blend of ancient indigenous beliefs and Roman Catholic traditions—that shapes much of the spiritual landscape and distorts the true message of the gospel.
This region earned its name from the strikingly low percentage—less than 2%—of evangelical believers. These eight states carry a powerful legacy, having never been fully conquered by Spanish conquistadors, a point of pride still echoed today. Yet despite their rich history, the region faces significant barriers to the Gospel: drug cartels, persecution, poverty, and deeply rooted religious traditions all conspire to muffle the message of hope in Christ.
The Circle of Silence remains the most unreached region in the western hemisphere.
The Solution
“For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”
2 Corinthians 4:6
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to plant churches by evangelizing the lost, discipling believers, and equipping leaders to fulfill the Great Commission.
Evangelism
Purposefully advancing the gospel of Jesus Christ through face-to-face evangelism, intentional relationships, and technological means.
Discipleship
We seek to strengthen both new and mature believers in their walk with the Lord through intentional fellowship, consistent Bible study, and the faithful preaching of God’s Word.
Leadership Training
We equip Christian leaders for the work of ministry by preparing them to effectively reach those who need to hear the Gospel and to foster spiritual growth.
Church Planting
Actively establishing and supporting healthy local churches in Latin America to engage their communities and advance the cause of Christ.
WE ARE READY TO GO
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-21) As the Schroeders, we have been called to go—to step into the spiritual darkness of Mexico and shine the light of Christ, so that those living without hope might hear, believe, and be transformed by the Gospel. But, we CANNOT ACCOMPLISH THIS WITHOUT YOU. We need your partnership. Your prayers are powerful—they move the hand of God, strength and sustain us in the work. We are in need of resources to effectively accomplish this goal set before us. While God has called us to bring the light of the Gospel into the spiritual darkness of Mexico—beginning in the Circle of Silence. We invite you to prayerfully consider partnering with us as we step into the spiritual darkness of Mexico— bringing the light of the Gospel to Mexico and beyond. Your prayers strengthen us, and your financial support enables us to go, make disciples, and help establish healthy churches. That's why we are going to Mexico to BreakTheSilence.
