PANAMA
A GLIMPSE OF PANAMA
Population: 4.4 million
Language: Spanish
Capital: Panama City
Location: Central America
Religion: Christian
Climate: Tropical
Average Household Income: 25,400 PAB or $25,319 USD
About Panama
This Central American country is bordered by Costa Rica and Colombia and situated between the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean. Commonly known as the “door to the seas,” Panama is a narrow land bridge, or isthmus, connecting North and South America. This beautiful country’s land is filled with mountains, rain forests, beautiful white-sand beaches, and 1,500 islands. A fun fact: the national flower of Panama is a white orchid called the Flor del Espiritu Santo, or Flower of the Holy Spirit.
We are excited to partner with Jon and Bianca Fowler and their boys (Ethan, Ezra, and Eli) in Panama with Word of Life International Ministries. Jon and Bianca are originally from the Pittsburgh area and have served together in ministry with youth since they were teenagers themselves. Jon is the director of the Word of Life Panama team which consists of about 30 missionaries from several different countries. The focus of the ministry is to reach children and youth with the Gospel and disciple and equip them through Biblical teaching to reach the next generation. Working in every context from jungles to the urban setting of Panama City, Word of Life ministers to youth in the area through camps and Bible clubs in local churches around the country.
Sources referenced: Britannica, Youth With a Mission
Posts from Recent Trips
Hey Families, We wanted to take a moment to share with you the incredible things God has been doing through our team here in Panama. Shortly after arriving in Chime last Thursday, our team jumped right into ministry—sharing the love of Christ with elementary and junior high students. Over the past several days, we’ve partnered […]
How have I grown in the past week? I have grown in many ways; thanks to God! I have learned lots of skills and life lessons, while also growing in self-awareness and self-gift. My intimacy with our God has deepened and my understanding of who I am as his beloved child has grown stronger. I’m […]
Hi North Way! Yesterday and today we were in public schools sharing testimonies and the Gospel with children while also helping them to learn English. It is incredible that we are able to do that here, considering how difficult it would be to do back home. That said I think we should find a way […]
What a way to kick off our time in Panama. After resting up after a day of traveling, our team made its way up the Chagres River to spend the night with the Embera Tribe. While we were there, we swam and played games with the kids, enjoyed some great food, and spent some time […]
Resources
Are you overwhelmed by the idea of traveling abroad? Does the thought of a mission trip to a foreign country give you anxiety? We understand that leaving the country can be stressful, and that’s why we’ve put together a resource to help answer some of the most frequently asked questions. Additionally, we have some helpful tips and tricks to help you make the most of your trip before, during, and after!
