THE EVANGELICAL REVIVAL AND THE PROTESTANT CHURCH IN CUBA

Report No. SP-04-99

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Since 1959, relations between the churches and the state in Cuba have followed a complex path. Measured from a starting point of open hostility in the early years of the Revolution, relations have undeniably improved.  Yet debate continues over the substance, significance, and sustainability of those improvements, as well as the compromises made to achieve them.  Various factors have influenced church-state relations.  The government's perspective has been affected by the status of the economy, the related degree of need for humanitarian assistance, the level of church growth or contraction, concern about international image, and the ability to maintain control of religious activity.

The report deals with the history, growth, government relations, strategy, and the work of the church, both Catholic and Protestant, in Cuba.  The study also analysis medicine and medical needs, humanitarian assistance needs, and the inventory and demographics of the Protestants in Cuba.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

A Brief History of Religion

 

The Christian Church in Cuba

       Catholics

       Evangelical Protestants

Church Growth     

The Government & the Cuban Church

The Place of the Church in the Cuban Societ

The Work of the Church

Senior Citizens, families, youth, evangelism, prison ministry, humanitarian services.

 

Opportunities for the Church

The Strategy of the Church

            The Catholic Church

            The Evangelical Protestant Church

Assessment of Humanitarian Aid Needed

            General Aid

            Medical Aid

 

Organizations that can Provide Support

Summary Impact and Proposed Action to Help the Growth and Development of the Cuban Church

References

Appendix:

            Medicine and Medical Supplies Needed in Cuba

Inventory of Churches and Hospitals

Distribution of Humanitarian and Religious Materials

Cuba: Geography, people & government

Inventory of U.S. Ministries and Resources