Renate and Karsten Schurig from Germany followed God’s call in 2021 and started their ministry in South America (Paraguay). The center of their work is the love for Jesus and the love for the people.

Erna Engelmayer is the president of the Vision Südamerika e.V. association. Her husband Martin Engelmayr is the treasurer of the association. Both love to lead people into their calling.

Natalie Sapio is the association’s vice president and the administrative force behind all organizational tasks. Her husband Nico Sapio supports in the area of digital media.

Evelyn Schurig provides support in the graphic design and social media areas. She also brings her professional experience in architecture to the projects of Vision South America.

Adrian Nahlik is a man with a big heart for serving people in need. He has a managerial position in a reception center for refugees. He uses his skills in the association in many ways.

Doreen Koch is the treasurer’s right-hand. Her husband Nico Koch provides support in the areas of media and social media. Both have a good eye for the necessary finishing touches.

Gladys Krones runs the prayer house in Paraguay together with Renate and Karsten Schurig. She brings with her many years of experience from her ministry in the Jeremia Werk and other Christian organizations. Her focus is on the nation of Paraguay, the body of Christ, and Israel.

Maria Metzinger is the founder of the El Ramal women’s shelter. Her heart burns for the poorest of the poor. Together with her mother, who has already passed away, she came to faith in Jesus Christ in 1990 and began working in Paraguay in 1996.

Anton Harder was pastor of the “La Roca”-Church in Asuncion, where Renate & Karsten Schurig led the youth group until 2024. Together with his wife Lolita Harder they form an important part of the Asociatión “Visión Sudamérica” as founding members.

Their heart is something very special. They put their trust completely in God and serve as prayer house missionaries and in the translation service. They also use their gifts in crafts and music for the glory of God.

Beate and Alexander Schrempf have been faithful companions and supporters of Vision South America from the very beginning. As ambassadors and pioneers, they are building God’s kingdom on earth.

Yanet and Samuel have a heart for South America! They serve as ambassadors for Vision South America – but first and foremost as ambassadors for Christ.

Katharina and Charlotte spent a year in Paraguay as volunteers. They love the people and serve with an open heart. We are delighted to have them at our side as ambassadors for Vision South America.