Antigua

Part of Puerto Rico Provisional Annual Conference

• Population: 88,550 (30% urban)
• Evangelical Christians: 19.9%
• FM Work Opened: 2005
• Organized Free Methodist Churches: 1
• Ecclesiastical Accountability: Part of Puerto Rico Provisional Annual Conference, Superintendent Mercedes Reynoso

Origins

Johny and Elizabeth Tellado were sent by the Puerto Rican FM Barrio Obrero Church in November 2004 to make a scouting trip to Antigua. They received a 6 month visa, and the government told them that if they were able to establish a congregation of eight converts or more, their visas could be renewed.

Johny and Elizabeth rented a house right in the center of St. Johns. They avoided public transportation so they could walk and meet more people. On purpose they went into a neighborhood bar. They drank Coke and talked about Jesus. The bar owner received Jesus. She later brought four people to talk with the Tellados. All four accepted the Lord that night.

After just a little more than two months, Johny and Elizabeth were able to establish an official house church in their apartment.

Present Ministries

After serving in Antigua for two years, the Tellados returned to Puerto Rico. Pastor Luis Rebollo assumed responsibility for shepherding the church.