Salvadorans are a people of Hispanic origin. Some of the first Salvadorans to come to the USA in large numbers moved during
the midst of the country’s civil war, when 20-30% of the population fled. The number of Salvadoran immigrants continued to grow in
the 1990s and 2000s as a result of family reunification and new arrivals
fleeing a series of natural disasters that hit El Salvador, including Hurricane
Mitch in 1998 and earthquakes in 2001.
Many continue to immigrate due to rampant violence and gang activity.
Salvadorans are more likely to work than most foreign-born
immigrants, with many working in the construction, transportation, and service
industries. The primary religion
practiced by the El Salvadoran is a form of religion with roots in
Christianity, but not theologically Christian.
They need to see that salvation comes
not from fleeing the violence of their country named after the Savior, but in
relationship with the one true Savior. Most only have limited proficiency in
English and have little formal education. They need help with ESL, legal, and
medical services.
Pray for God to raise up believers from within the Salvadoran community who can be mobilized and trained to take the gospel to the Unreached Unengaged Peoples living all around them.
Pray for the family members who fear for the lives of those still in El Salvador to find and share the perfect peace of Jesus Christ.
Pray for Salvadoran Christians to become firmly rooted in the Word of God
Learning Resources
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"After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb."