Why Indiana
A growing field
Indiana’s Hispanic and Latino population is estimated at about 600,000 residents—roughly 8.8% of the state—and continues to grow. Most are of Mexican origin, with significant representation from other Latin American countries and a growing bilingual second generation. Many communities still lack a healthy Spanish-speaking Southern Baptist church.
Priority fields
Where we are focused
- Priority field
- Association churches
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Marion County — Indianapolis
The largest Hispanic population in the state.
Lake County — Northwest Indiana
A significant and growing concentration.
Elkhart and surrounding areas
Manufacturing communities with a strong Hispanic workforce.
Growing counties
Cass, Clinton, Porter, and Allen: additional fields ready for church planting.
Opportunities
Doors God is opening
- Strengthen existing Hispanic work
- Plant churches in underserved areas
- Develop indigenous pastoral leadership
- Disciple second-generation believers
- Partner with Anglo congregations for facilities and support