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South America  

Population: 346 million
Size: 6,880,706 sq. miles
Major Religions: Catholic, Protestant, Independent
Economy: The economy has developed rapidly since the early 1980s when democracy and free market economics took root. Trade barriers were lowered and communications improved. Growth has since been slowed by inadequate restructuring, vested interests, costly communications and the big gap between the rich and poor.

Episode Title
Country Featured
Description
Crocodile Bites
Corumba, Brazil
With snakes and crocodiles practically underfoot, some South Carolina volunteers watch their step while also walking the walk of faith.
Equal Parts
Ecuador
A counseling center called TeleAmigo lends listening ears and prayers, builds churches and tells people what a friend we have in Jesus.
The Color of Missions
South America
God's love is more than skin deep. See how the Jeffersons are following His lead to share His message of freedom with Brazilian ex-slaves.
Everything is Pichis
Peru
Flying, floating and four-wheeling are what it takes to share Bible stories with hard-working Ashenica Indians deep in the jungles of Peru.
Play Ball (Vol. 6)
Uruguay
Baseball bats and soccer balls help Bill and Heather Lawrence make friends and plant churches in Uruguay's capitol city.

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