Breaking Down The Barriers

A brief note from Paul Johnson, regarding the Amazon Consultation (ALTECO):

God is breaking down the barriers ... that has throttled true partnerships, and now the spirit of cooperation is stunning.... Four years ago, many skeptics told us it would take a "Red Sea caliber miracle" to get mission agencies to work together! Well guess what? He opened the sea again, and we're now learning to walk across on dry ground .. hand in hand, and shoulder to shoulder with our tribal and national brothers as well!!

• We had 72 participants - 23 returnees & 49 first timers .. more than 100% increase from 2005!


• Delegates represented 41 distinct organizations - 22 previously involved, and 19 new ones!


• In three Amazon Consultations to date, we've had a total of 142 delegates, from 54 organizations!


• There are 12 individuals from 10 organizations who have attended all three consultations to date!


• We are now in touch with a total of 86 organizations, about the annual consultations!


• We anticipate another 100% increase in 2007, and are planning for 150 - 200 participants next year!

ALTECO's focus is the 400+ tribes of the Amazon region, but the Asians and Africans have approached Alteco leaders for help in replicating what we're doing in their areas of the world as well. Of course, we're thrilled to help our brothers anywhere, and anticipate - in God's time - the formation of "GLECO" - the Global Empowerment Coalition!