Together with Estonia and Lithuania, Latvia is one of the Baltic Countries in Eastern Europe. Although it celebrated its 100 years as a Republic in 2018, Latvia has centuries of history. The last chapter of their history includes 45 years under the control of the Soviet Union after Second World War. Latvia recovered its independence in 1991, but the consequences of that time can still be seen. Although the official language is Latvian, almost half of the population speaks Russian, making Latvia a unique mission field!
News for Latvia – Matias and Santa April 2026
Blessings to you all! The snow has finally melted here, and we’re enjoying some much nicer days. Now that the cold weather is coming to an end, I’d like to tell you how things are going around here. March began with a few days off for students and staff. We…
A Life called To Serve – Matias and Santa (Latvia – BSM)
In 2018, Matías joined the Baltic School of Ministry (BSM) staff in Latvia and has been based there ever since. He oversees the academic programme, including curriculum, scheduling, and ensures that the required number of academic hours is met. He communicates with teachers, invites guest speakers, and assigns subjects according…
Three Mission Stories To Reflect On Over The Last 12 Months
Over the past months, the missionaries we relate to across different nations have shared with us, in their own words, what this season has been like. Much of our role is to work quietly behind the scenes, supporting and walking alongside those serving in different places. These reflections offer a…
A Week in Latvia: Supporting the Baltic School of Ministry
BSM is a one-year discipleship and ministry training program that equips students from diverse backgrounds, including Ukraine, Latvia, US and the UK. Through intensive study and mentorship, students grow in their walk with Jesus
A Week in Latvia: Supporting the Baltic School of Ministry
BSM is a one-year discipleship and ministry training program that equips students from diverse backgrounds, including Ukraine, Russia, Latvia, and the UK. Through intensive study and mentorship, students grow
Help Us Provide New Mattresses for Students at the Baltic School of Ministry in Latvia
Today, Baltic school of Ministry need your help with a practical need: new mattresses for our students. Our current mattresses are over 20 years old and long past their prime. We’re aiming to raise £3,000 to replace them all and ensure that our students can get the rest they need…
Baltic School of Ministry News & Short Term Building Team Opportunity
May 2023 From Mauro & Julia Martinez, Missionaries in Latvia Hi everyone! I am happy to get in contact with you all again to share a few news about how BSM is doing. Please see our newsletter and request for your help to join our short term building team by…
News from the Baltic School of Ministry
December 2021 From Mauro & Julia Martinez, Missionaries in Latvia Hi everyone! I am happy to get in contact with you all again to share a few news about how BSM is doing. Students Several miracles have taken place this September/October. We were about to start with 4 students, and…
Baltic School of Ministry
BSM is a one-year programme with two streams (Christian Life and Theology & Ministry) running from September to May. Through intensive weekly study, our students receive training in biblical, theological and practical subjects. Every year students from the Baltic countries —and beyond— together with teachers from all around the World…
Join us at Summercamp July 2020 in Latvia – ‘Go & Be’
Go&Be is an English speaking Christian Summer Camp in the city of Ventspils, with teams of people from England and the USA getting involved to really capture the culture and language. Our goal is to encourage and help young people living in Ventspils practice their spoken English; providing the opportunity…
