HELPING IMMIGRANTS TO AN ABUNDANT LIFE AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS

Mission of Amigos Ministries 

Our mission is to reach the growing ethnic populations of Southwest Florida and bring them into a loving relationship with Christ through evangelism, outreach to unchurched, social services, education and worship.

Vision Statement

We are known as the “Church of the Americas” because of our embrace of all generations of people from across the Americas; whether of American, Hispanic or Haitian ancestry.  Whether born abroad or here in the United States we are one body united by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. 

People find joy in volunteering their time, talent and treasure to support the various ministries of Amigos Center as well as our Word and Sacrament ministries.  With joyful hearts people come to both serve others through our social services and to be served through Word and Sacrament.  Weighty personal problems become easier to bear because of the mutual support, prayers and fellowship of others. There is a pervasive sense of family in all that we do.

Amigos en Cristo embraces the coming promise that, “They shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God”. (Luke 13:29). In Christ we are many nations yet one family, we have multiple gifts yet one purpose, countless tongues yet one voice, diverse cultures yet one people. We are Amigos en Cristo, we are Friends in Christ. 

Core Values

• We value outreach.  We believe that God wants everyone to be saved from the coming judgment by his grace through faith in Jesus Christ.  (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:46-47; 8:1, 4-5).  

• We value leadership development.  Growth is impossible without capable leadership.  By God’s grace, every believer is called by God to serve according to the spiritual gifts received. (Matthew 9:35-38; I Peter 2:9-10; II Timothy 2:2; Ephesians 4:11-16);

• We value the Means of Grace.  God transforms our hearts and lives through Word and Sacraments.  (Romans 10:17)

• We value good stewardship.  Mission churches must follow stewardship principles leading to sustainable and dynamic growth (II Corinthians 9:6-11; Proverbs 11:24-29).

• We value cultural relevancy.   The presentation of the Gospel through outreach, teaching and worship must be tailored to reach the hearts and minds of the target community with opportunity to self-identify, self-direct and self-explain. (Matthew 1:23; Luke 13:29; I Corinthians 9:19-23)

• We value service.  Through the love of Christ all nations grow in love and service to those in need. (Ephesians 2:11-20; John 13:1-20)

• We value prayer.  God calls all Christians to respond to his Gospel with steadfast prayer, praise and thanksgiving.  He can overcome all obstacles to accomplish His gracious will in our lives. (Philippians 4:7; I Timothy 2:1-4)

In accordance with Federal Law, U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, and our contract with the Harry Chapin Food Bank our organization is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.