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. . . Latin America. Population: 500 million Churches: 1200 Members: 60,000 Missionaries: 200. Europe. 729 million souls 12% of world's population over 300 missionaries serving and teaching workers are urgently needed for Europe's 5
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21. Encouraging Trends in Asia
Estimated 800 congregations
Globalization brings new exposure to gospel
Bright spots:
58 vocational missionaries teaching English in China
24 missionaries, 300 congregations in Philippines
Doors opening in Southeast Asia
Receptivity among folk Muslims in Indonesia
22. Challenges in Asia
The odds: Estimated 150 missionaries working to reach three billion
Government restrictions limit access
Christianity equated with Western culture
Pervasive influence of ancient religions