Christian Congregational Churches in Mexico

The congregationalism dates back in the 19th century. In the 1850s and 1860s Melinda Rankin a congregational missionary founded seberal communities, the majority joined the Presbyterian church. A small part however remained independent. Later the Congregational Board of Mission in Boston, United States planted additional congregations. In 1872 Rev. David Watkins with his wife founded churches in Guadalajara, Rev. Juan L. Stevens worked in Ahualulco but was assassinated by some fanatics. Later the work expandaed in other parts in Mexico. In 2004 there was 800members and 12 congregations.