Capitol Ministries

International | CM 2017 37 HE RESPONSE TO TEACHING GOD'S WORD TO NATIONAL LEADERS has been so powerful that it is as if Latin American nations were ready and just waiting for Capitol Ministries® to appear and show the way, said Oscar Zamora, who was named CM's Director for Latin America earlier this year. Among leaders in his home country of Peru and those of neighboring na- tions, Oscar's efforts to create disciple- ship, Bible study ministries in national capitals has been met with wholehearted support. "ey said, 'is is what we have been waiting for!'" "I am heartened that some of the Legislators in Congress in my country, Peru, see a need in government for the biblical values and principles that will be taught in our Bible studies, especially at this time when Peru is facing corruption at all levels." "is same enthusiasm is shared by our friends in Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, Uruguay, and in Paraguay where, next year, we will be starting discipleship Bible studies to members of Congress." With an extensive history in minis- try, vast connections throughout Latin America, and a long-time passion to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to nation- al leaders, Oscar fits perfectly with the Capitol Ministries® mission. His wife, Elizabeth Lay, ran for alderwoman for the city council of Surco, and worked as the executive assistant for two congress- men from Lima. She is the daughter of Humberto Lay, an architect and a pastor who will be running for mayor of Lima in next year's race. Under Oscar's leadership, numerous Capitol Ministries® Bible studies, in ad- dition to those already offered on the CM website, have been translated into Spanish. He arranged for Capitol Min- istries®' book, Rebuilding America, e Biblical Blueprint, to be translated into Spanish under the new title, Reconstruy- endo Una Nación (Rebuilding a Nation). Along with Perry Gauthier, CM's North America Director, Oscar traveled to Chicago for the Global Leadership Summit where the two directors shared CM's vision with visiting leaders and pastors from Latin America and invited them to partner with the ministry. Many readily accepted and participated in Capitol Ministries®' Fall Training Con- ference in Washington, D.C. Aer the 7.1 earthquake hit the cap- ital city, Oscar traveled to Mexico to meet with national leaders. "I encouraged them through those difficult times and at the same, time, challenge them to be part of Capitol Ministries® for the blessing of the whole country," he said. "My wife, Elizabeth, and I are so hon- ored to be a part of Capitol Ministries®. I am certain that the Capitol Ministries®' mission is part of God's agenda for the world today!" T Cityscape of Cusco in Peru Oscar Zamora La n America Director Peru latin america nations

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