Capitol Ministries Launches in Uruguay: A Bold Step of Faith in a Secular Land

Montevideo, Uruguay – May 26, 2025

In a country known for its secularism, Uruguay has become the latest addition to the growing network of Capitol Ministries (CapMin) in Latin America. This bold initiative took place in Montevideo, the nation’s capital, under the leadership of CapMin’s Global Director for Latin America, Oscar Zamora and Pastor Alexis Medina, CapMin’s Ministry Leader Uruguay.

“Uruguay is not a low-hanging fruit,” Oscar admitted. “It’s the highest branch we’ve had to reach in Latin America.” In a deeply secular society that avoids religious terminology altogether referring to Christmas as “Family Week” and Easter as “Tourism Days,” launching a ministry aimed at engaging political leaders with the Word of God was a significant spiritual and cultural challenge.

The launch event was held at the Hyatt Centric Hotel, near the Uruguayan Parliament. Due to local laws prohibiting religious gatherings within government buildings, the CapMin team creatively adapted, choosing a neutral venue that allowed for meaningful interaction. The event drew 35–40 influential guests, including national legislators and local government officials.

Ralph and Danielle Drollinger, CapMin’s Founders, were present for the launch, alongside former U.S. Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta, who shared his testimony of participating in Capitol Ministries Bible studies in Washington, D.C. Their presence lent spiritual and strategic weight to the event, emphasizing the global nature of CapMin’s mission.

Pastor Alexis Medina, who leads the second-largest church in Montevideo and serves as General Secretary for the Assemblies of God in Uruguay, was instrumental in building the local bridge between church leaders and the political arena. His wife, Martha, a lawyer, has also been integral to the work.

In a nation shaped by a deeply secular culture, Capitol Ministries is bringing biblical discipleship to political leaders. During the launch in Montevideo, Uruguay—led by Oscar Zamora and Pastor Alexis Medina—CapMin Founders Ralph and Danielle Drollinger and former U.S. Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta joined to support what leaders hope is just the beginning. With a vision to plant Bible studies in every province, the team is praying for a long-lasting movement that will outlive them and impact generations to come.

Oscar Zamora, who has served as CapMin’s Latin American Director since 2017, reflected on the spiritual landscape shift across the continent. “When I started, only two countries had socialist governments,” he explained. “Now, most of Latin America has shifted left, and that has made our ministry more challenging. But God is still opening doors.”

What excites Oscar most about the Uruguay launch isn’t just the initial impact, but the long-term vision. He dreams of ministry expansion and deeper development—planting Bible studies in every state and province. “We’re not just thinking about this decade, but about a Bible Study movement for political leaders that continues long after we’re gone,” he said.

CapMin’s work in Uruguay stands as a testament to what God can do through faithful leaders who are willing to labor in difficult soil. “This is God’s work,” Oscar concluded. “I’m not the door-opener. He is. I’m just doing what He called me to do.”

“For decades, the Church has too often overlooked the vital mission of evangelizing and discipling the men and women who govern the nations,” said Ralph Drollinger, Founder and President of Capitol Ministries. “This is our calling, and we are deeply grateful that God continues to use our team in such extraordinary ways.”