Iglesia Metodista del Perú

We are now stopping by the Andes and coastal cities of Peru, where the Iglesia Metodista del Perú faithfully proclaims the gospel and serves communities across diverse cultural and geographic landscapes.

Iglesia Metodista del Perú

The Methodist story in Peru is one of “Holistic Mission” — a beautiful blend of high-quality education and a fearless witness for social justice. Today, under the leadership of Bishop César Llanco Zavaleta, the IMP consists of approximately 32,000 members across 145 congregations, organized into seven diverse districts reaching from the coast of Lima to the high-altitude peaks of Cusco.

In Peru, Methodism is synonymous with excellence. The church manages some of the nation’s most prestigious schools, including Colegio América del Callao and Colegio María Alvarado. These are not just academic centers; they are mission outposts where thousands of young people are formed in Wesleyan values. Furthermore, the IMP has a long, prophetic history of standing with the marginalized, including a legacy of advocating for indigenous land rights that dates back over a century. Today, they continue this work through migrant support, community kitchens, and planting new churches.

WME has a wonderful history of collaboration with the Methodist Church of Peru and was honored to be able to hold an evangelism seminar in Lima in 2019.

A Prayer for Peru

Gracious God, we thank You for the Iglesia Metodista del Perú and for the ways Your Spirit is at work among them. Strengthen their leaders, encourage their congregations, and bless their ministries. May Your gospel take root deeply in every community they serve — from the mountains to the coast. Strengthen their hands as they serve the vulnerable and proclaim Your grace. Bring renewal, unity, and hope through their witness. Amen.