Guatemala: A Trip That Stays With You

A Trip That Stays With You

Is your church seeking a mission trip that goes beyond service—one that builds lasting relationships and transforms lives?

Prayerfully consider partnering with our friends Roger and Vicki Grossman with Good Shepherd Ministries. For our church, this opportunity is more than just a week of volunteering. It has become the beginning of a powerful journey of faith, relationship, and love. From the moment we first arrived, we were welcomed by a Christ-centered community where love, hope, and healing are at the heart of everything. We quickly fell in love with the children, the staff, and the facility’s beauty. God’s work is being powerfully lived out here. Children’s lives are being transformed, and our teams have played a part in that story. As we serve, we become the hands and feet of Christ—offering help, encouragement, and joy. Yet without fail, our own hearts are filled and changed by the blessings we receive.

Through Baptists on Mission, our teams have partnered with Roger and Vicki Grossmann and Good Shepherd Ministries four times. Each visit deepened our love for the Grossmans and their incredible ministry. Over the past four years, we’ve been involved in a variety of projects, including:

1. Eyeglass clinics in nearby communities
2. Worship and prayer with local churches and families
3. Home construction and adobe brick making
4. Gardening, blackberry picking, and maintenance work
5. Teaching sewing classes
6. Helping with school activities and supporting staff
7. Providing supplies for the Good Shepherd Medical Clinic and children’s home
8. Hosting Family Night meals and worship with the children who live on-site

There is always meaningful work to be done, and every act of service makes a difference.

One week was just the beginning for us and our church. Many of our team members return home longing to go back—to continue the relationships and to bring others along with them. We come to serve, but leave having received a precious gift – a deeper love for God and His people. If your church is seeking a mission opportunity filled with compassion, purpose, and the joy of serving, come and see what God is doing through Good Shepherd Ministries in Guatemala. It’s a journey that will change you forever.
– Grant Stanley, Trinity Baptist Church, Mooresville, NC

Baptists on Mission has partnered with Roger and Vicki Grossmann and Good Shepherd Ministries since 2011. Each year, BOM sends 20-25 teams to Guatemala. Teams serve in various construction and maintenance projects, all of which are necessary to keep the Good Shepherd Center vibrant and functioning. There is always plenty of work for all to do – men, women, and older youth. Teams enjoy interacting with the 25-30 children who receive care and love through the Good Shepherd Children’s Home, another ministry of Good Shepherd. Two to three medical teams also serve each year, providing medical care in both remote, and nearby villages.

Pray about your church taking a team in 2026!