During a wave of terrorism in the 1990s, the churches of Peru and throughout Latin America saw incredible growth.  The chaos that surrounded people ignited in them a desire for something stable, for a peace that transcends all understanding.  To His glory, they found that peace in the Church.  Today, though the churches are full, congregations in Peru and surrounding nations are in great need of individuals to encourage and assist pastors, youth workers, and church leaders in developing the skills necessary to disciple these believers and build up Christians who will bring glory to Christ, both in their own country, and also around the world as they discover their place in God’s Great Commission.  Elliott & Dena Innes are missionaries to Latin America with Global Partners/Wesleyan World Missions to assist in this goal.

Elliott Innes grew up in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Throughout his life he felt God’s leading into ministry. As he was preparing for college, God directed Elliott into missions. In May 2003 he received a B.A. in religion with a major in global ministries from Bethany Bible College. Elliott has served short-term in Russia, Albania, and Ukraine and worked two years he as director of youth ministries at Havelock Wesleyan Church.

Dena was raised in northern Illinois. After attending Illinois State University for one year, she felt that God was calling her to missions. God’s call on her life was quickly confirmed through His Word and by family members and trusted friends. Dena has been involved in short-term mission trips to Peru and Mexico. She has also served as worship director for Havelock Wesleyan Church. Dena plans to graduate from Bethany Bible College in 2007 with a B.A. degree in religion with a major in global ministries.

Elliott and Dena are currently studying Spanish at The Spanish Language Institute in San Jose, Costa Rica in order to best be able to communicate with the churches they will serve in Peru and around Latin America.

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christi Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen" (Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV).