Frequently Asked Questions
1. When does the IWMC 2026 Conference start?
Registration will be available all day on Monday, October 12. Dinner will be served at 5 PM (17:00) that evening. An official opening ceremony/service will be held at 7 PM (19:00).
2. When does the IWMC 2026 Conference officially end?
IWMC will officially close on Thursday, October 15 at 7 PM (19:00). IF you plan to leave at the end of IWMC, please book your return flights for Friday, October 16. However, there is a unique opportunity on Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18 that you are also invited to attend. There is no additional registration fee for meetings on Friday. However, any additional hotel and meal costs are your responsibility.
3. How do I secure an invitation letter for my visa application?
We have learned that individuals from the following countries do not need visas for Mexico:
- Americas: USA, Canada, Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay.
- Europe: All EU citizens, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
- Asia/Oceania: Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore.
Additionally, regardless of nationality, individuals holding a valid, unexpired visa or permanent residency from the USA, Canada, Japan, UK, or any Schengen country do not need a separate Mexican visa.
Tuxtla Gutierrez and San Cristobal are considered top rated tourism destinations. As such, if you need a visa, please apply for a TOURIST VISA. Religious visas face different types of hurdles that make this a less viable option.
For specific questions please contact us at: IWMC2026@chenetwork.org
4. What should I do about lodging?
Lodging is at personal expense so you are free to make your own arrangements. However, we recommend the following hotel because we have negotiated a special rate of US$ 80 per night (including VAT) for either a single or double room. We will also provide van transportation between this hotel and the conference venue:
Holiday Inn Tuxtla Gutierrez
Blvd. Belisario Dominguez Km 1081
Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico
In order to reserve you special rate, please reach out to Perla Arroyo (Email: ventas1@gfarrera.com.mx; +52 961 113 3961 Whatsapp; +52 961 617 1001 Office)
With the following information:
- First and Last Name
- Passport Country
- Passport Number
- Room Preference
- Specify Code: SC7
- Arrival Date (please see question # 1 above )
- Departure Date (please see question #2 above and question # 9 below)
You will be sent a text or email with a link to reserve the room with a credit card. Changes can be made up to 72 hours before your arrival date.
5. Where is the meeting venue?
Solo Cristo Salva Church
Pastor Andres Castelazo
29066, Calle Tercera Ote. Sur
Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico
+52-962-623-3053
6. Which airport should I fly to?
Please fly into Tuxtla, which is in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. The name of the airport is Angel Abino Corzo International Airport and the airport code is TGZ. Be sure to have your camera ready as you disembark into a very unique arrival experience at this recently remodeled airport. Once you exit, you will be greeted by the IWMC welcome team to connect you to the Tuxtla hotel. Travel time to the hotel is approximately one hour.
7. How do I get from the airport to the hotel?
There will be specific pick-up arrangements with a van service. More information about this will be available at a later date.
8. Are meals included in the registration costs?
Breakfast will be at personal expense at your hotel. Lunch and dinner will be included in the registration costs for Tuesday, October 13 – Thursday, October 15. Additionally, dinner on October 12 before the Official Opening is covered in the registration costs.
9. What language(s) will be used at the conference?
Both English and Spanish will be used for all sessions for the duration of the IWMC Conference.
10. What do I need to do to participate in the OPTIONAL extension of additional training and tours immediately following IWMC?
When you register for the conference, you will have the option of indicating an interest in participating in the Billion Soul Harvest and Transform World vision cast on Friday, October 16 and going on one of the post-conference Vision Trip. Please note: This is a separate event and will be at personal expense.
IWMC Church & CHE Tour: (Shalom Encounter Tour) Thursday 16 – Sunday 18.
It launches the evening of Thursday, the 16 and ends on Sunday the 18th at noon, after church services. The CHE Tour will include the following:
Approximate cost per person: US$ 100 (does not include hotel/meals):
- Dates: Friday October 16 – Sunday 18 October
- Place: San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Transport: Shuttle service from Tuxtla to San Cristobal included. Also, mobilization on Saturday the 18th to a future CHE community, and Sunday afternoon ride to the airport. Each destination requires a 1-2 hour drive.
- Hotel options: We are recommending options that are walking distance from Plaza Central, our meeting point. Please note that the rates are subject to the US dollar exchange rate. Hotel arrangements are YOUR responsibility. We would strongly suggest that you reserve your hotel directly through Booking, Expedia, or other service.
- Suggested Hotels: Hotel Ciudad Real. Centro Historico. US $ 78 for 1 or 2 people. +52 967 678, Plaza 31 de Marzo No.10. Col. Centro, San Cristobal de las Casas. 29200 OR Hotel Diego de Mazariegos: US $76 for 1 or 2 people. U$77 OR Calle Maria Adelina Flores No 2. Zona Centro. CP 29200 Tel +52 967 135 8088
Schedule:
Friday, 16 October
Tour 1: Travel to San Cristobal
- Sumidero Canyon Tour
- Early Check in to San Cristobal Hotel
- Evening Cultural Tour
Tour 2: Ministry in Tuxtla Gutierrez
- BSH- Transform World Vision Launch
- Reach Chiapas Evangelism Initiative
- Late check in to San Cristobal hotel
Saturday 17 October
- Tour of the Faith (Local): Encounter the Persecuted and Victorious Church
- Tour to launch and encourage New CHE Community (2 hour drive)
Sunday 18 October
- AM Participate in a new Local Church Service
- PM Airport drop off
11. What can you tell me about the choice of Chiapas, Mexico for IWWC?
Mexico is the largest Spanish speaking country in the world, with a population of over 135 million living in 32 states and 2,438 municipalities. About 14% (18 million people) are evangelical protestants. Mexico is 81% urban.
Chiapas is the southernmost state bordering Guatemala. Tuxtla Gutierrez is its capital. Chiapas has a population of 5 million people. There are 12 distinct people groups (Tseltal, Tsotsil,Cho’ol, Tojolabal, Zaque, Chuj, Kanjobal, Mam, Jacalteco, Mochó, Cakchiquel & Lacandona) living in approximately 124 municipalities. Chiapas has a 70% poverty rate which is the highest in Mexico.
The Church of Chiapas: The gospel arrived in the early 1950’s, initially amongst the Tsotsil peoples in the village of Oxchuc. The church in Chiapas grew even as it faced great persecution. Miguel Cashlan was the first leader martyred in July 1981. In one municipality of 90,000 people, San Juan Chamula, about 45,000 (50%) of the believers faced expulsion from their communities. Through the years they established model communities with names like New Hope, Bethany, and New Jerusalem. The persecuted church has become the victorious church, and is now poised at their kairos moment to administer God’s Favor; to establish Shalom in their impoverished communities.
CHE Ministry is new in Chiapas: Of the 124 municipalities in this state, church and government leaders have identified the 12 most forgotten. There are 1,000 villages in these municipalities. Beginning with these 12, we will discover together how many of these will become model CHE villages. These will join our global communities and serve as an inspiration to the rest of Mexico, Latin America, and the world.