Welcome to UIM Aviation
UIM Aviation is a ministry field of UIM International. The purpose of UIM International is to develop reproducing, culturally-relevant churches among Native Americans and Hispanics in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. UIM Aviation promotes this goal by partnering with like-minded mission organizations to minister to people living in the Sierra Madre mountains of northern Mexico.
Descendants of Mexico’s original indigenous population live tucked away in the rugged terrain
of the mountains. Although tribes have developed independently of each other, including a unique
dialect of language, their primary common trait is the fear each live under in spiritual darkness.
Such concepts as love, forgiveness, and mercy are unknown. Their lives are enslaved by ritualistic
beliefs and oppression. The indigenous people lack many things those in developed cultures take for granted.
In the desert climate, local food sources are scant and limited. The
people live in unsanitary conditions and often lack adequate medical and dental care. These communities
need help to develop better,
life-sustaining practices. Missionaries have assisted by
establishing basic sewer control systems,
teaching villagers how to maintain clean water sources, introducing
crops that the people can
grow for food and small income, and using government aid to install
such energy sources as solar panels.
In addition, due to the variety of dialects, many tribal groups are yet without God’s Word in
their own language. Some missionaries are in process of translating Scripture, other missionaries
are yet learning words and language structures, and some missionaries are just making contact with
new groups. Even still there are tribes yet unreached and languages yet to be discovered within the
rugged territory.
Through a variety of means and partnerships, UIM Aviation is dedicated to spreading the Gospel of Christ and helping develop God’s church in Mexico.
