Caravan of Hope: the movement that ignited the mission in the Peruvian highlands

Abstract

Caravan of Hope: the movement that ignited the mission in the Peruvian highlands. This study analyzes the Caravan of Hope as one of the most significant expressions of Adventist evangelism and as a model of comprehensive missionary training. Developed between 2002 and 2004 under the leadership of Pastor Rubén Jaimes Zubieta during his leadership of the Peruvian Mission of Lake Titicaca, this strategy not only promoted evangelistic campaigns but also established an educational process of discipleship, training, and empowerment of church members. The historical-documentary research is based on primary sources, audiovisual recordings, and interviews with the founder himself, allowing for the reconstruction of the context, methods, and results of this evangelistic movement that was born in the Peruvian highlands and transcended borders, inspiring churches throughout South America and beyond. The findings show that the Caravan of Hope succeeded in integrating discipleship, spirituality, and mission, generating a collective revival that redefined the practical understanding of evangelism. Its permanence for more than two decades consolidates it as a historical and educational legacy that continues to inspire new generations to live the mission as a lifestyle, thus fulfilling the divine purpose of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.