In Zuni Pueblo, traditional religion is still practiced, and ceremonies remain an integral part of life. Although the people have a rich cultural heritage, the Pueblo struggle to live as a healthy community. Alcoholism, diabetes, broken families, and limited economic opportunity plague the people. A growing number of Zuni Christians are convinced the Gospel message provides answers and offers life-giving hope.

Although pueblo leaders are opposed to the spread of Christianity among their people, our ministry partners reach out to the community by leading a teen youth group once a week, offering an opportunity for visiting teams to connect with local teens. 

Ministry
Work Service Projects: The spring and fall missions designed to support Broken Arrow summer camps will be largely work/service oriented, although you’ll get time with Native young people. Expect anything from trail clearing to construction. The final work plan will be developed 6-8 weeks ahead of arrival, based on team skills and talents and camp project needs.
Community Outreach: Mission participants may meet people from nearby Navajo and Mescalero Apache communities, the Hispanic communities in Gallup, and the Zuni Pueblo. Or students from many Native communities at the Ft. Wingate School evening outreach.
Ford Canyon Park: has proven time and again to be a fertile evangelistic ground. And it’s also a place where an impromptu VBS could spring up. Just bring a few games for young kids 6-10 yrs. and be prepared to share the Gospel in story form. Just remember the attention span of your audience-the stories must be short. And allow break times in smaller groups for the kids to ask questions.
Family Relationships: One of the most significant, effective ministries available is often overlooked by visiting teams—encouraging and pouring love into the staff of Broken Arrow. Several families live year-round at the ranch or nearby. While their Christian community is no doubt very supportive, we can remind these missionaries that they are not alone. People do see their sacrifice, and appreciate them and the way the Lord is using them. We will rely on you to brainstorm (in advance) events and/or activities that will remind the staff that our Father sees them and loves them.

Camp support: for one of the eight, summer weeks when the campers, Native kids from all around the region, gather to enjoy this amazing place and hear their life-giving message! Please inquire!

Lodging
AIM teams usually stay in the Main Lodge. Teams have bunks with mattresses, in separate dorm sections for male and female. Bedding, toiletries, and towels are not provided. Showers/Restrooms (in both male and female bathrooms) have 4 toilets, 4 sinks, and 4 showers, with hot water.