Mexico City, the largest in Latin America, with approximately 21.2 million people, is an important and strategic location for ministry. Uniquely, it is home to the neighborhood of Xochimilco, which holds many pre-Hispanic influences in its culture and customs. The canals, chinampas, and wildlife in this far east side of the city are essentially “the Lungs” of the megacity.
This community is incredibly unique in its methods of transportation and agriculture. To this day, the people continue to use the land as they did more than five hundred years ago. The chinampas are used as a source to cultivate many native crops that are then sold to the neighboring Centro de Abastos.
It is critical to provide continued education and awareness to the community about using and reserving this land for agriculture. This environmental engineer position presents an opportunity to work hand in hand with local farmers and their floating farms in the canals of Xochimilco.
The Goer will also live with a Mexican family and serve at a local church. Outside of ministry, trainings will occur every week where our participants take Spanish classes, participate in workshops with their cohort, and learn practical ministry tools to better equip them for their ministry settings.
Flexibility
Ability to work well with people from different backgrounds
Desire to serve through physical labor and relationship building
Some Spanish very helpful, but not required
Experience with agriculture, engineering