
Guatemala
Mission Trip
When God is All Around
A small glimpse into the heart of Paradise Bound Ministries during a Guatemala Mission Trip: This is what it looks like when God is all around you. When God Is All Around from Adam Richter on Vimeo..
THE MOST AMAZING WEEK
of your life
Home Construction, Medical Clinics, the Gospel… and You
Your Paradise Bound mission experience is eight days long yet will live in your heart through eternity as you encounter and share Jesus Christ with those He calls unto Himself through You! You do not need construction skills, medical training or a Spanish speaking background. Let us handle everything; just come ready to serve, be served, and experience the joy of being the hands and feet of Jesus.
Our home construction, medical clinics, and Gospel presentations are designed for you to participate at whatever level you can, no matter your age or ability. Our Guatemalan staff will handle the verbal Gospel presentation and invitation to accept Jesus Christ, however you will be right alongside us and alongside Him as he wraps His loving arms around His precious children for eternity.
Youth Pastors & Team Leaders
Paradise Bound schedules mission experiences for churches, organizations, adults, youth, families, couples, individuals or any combination of the above. To find out how to join or form a team, please contact us today.
If you are unable to attend a trip, there are still several ways to get involved with PBM.
- Pray for our ministry
- Become a financial partner
- Provide medical supplies
- Become an Open Doors Partner

WHO ARE WE?
We, the founders of Paradise Bound are fully hands on with every mission team that comes to serve beside us. That includes picking you up at the airport, building homes, conducting medical clinics, sharing team devotions, and presenting the Gospel. We even live in an apartment within the Mission Base where you’ll be staying! We count it a privilege to get to know you personally. After all we will spend eternity together.
We recognize the incredible potential of each team member God ordains to send our way. You and your team are as much a missionary and a part of Paradise Bound as we the founders are! Short term missionaries reach thousands of lives each year. We need you to accomplish the calling of our Lord Jesus Christ!
We know that your prayers, a week of your time, and your financial resources are precious. Together we will make a difference in Eternity.
Your Missionaries, and His Servants, Dan, Heidi, Malachi, Ben, Haven and Elijah Smith
START TO FINISH?
Our Lord has blessed us with a home design that allows a team, even without construction experience, to start and finish multiple homes for the oppressed during just three days of construction. Upon completion of the home the Gospel is shared with the family whom you have built a close relationship with. That is tangible on this earth and in Eternity.
YOU MATTER!
We only invite one team at a time to minister alongside us. We handle no more than 40 persons per team, with 30 being a much better number. You will build deep relationships within the team, our staff, and those whom you are called to minister to. There are hundreds of individuals and churches that return repeatedly to Paradise Bound to continue the ministry our Lord began within their hearts.
ALL THAT BEING SAID…
“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.” —1 Corinthians 3:5-6. We recognize that we are absolutely nothing and give all the glory and honor to our Almighty God for allowing us the privilege of being a part of His kingdom through salvation in His son Jesus Christ, and as a small part of Him fulfilling His great commission on this earth.
Involving Others - SIGN UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST
Encourage your friends and family to sign up below for our mailing list. They can also visit this site and follow you on your personal and team blogs once you and your team are in Guatemala. The excitement is contagious: A recent team had over 20,000 hits on their blog during their week with us. There are many people in the U.S. wishing to support others following their heart and serving on short term mission trips.

MISSION TRIP FAQ
Testimonies from Team Members
Below are just a few representative testimonies of mission team members who have worked alongside us in our Kingdom Builders and Medical Clinics programs. For more detailed information on each team, view the blog page of prior participants. If you have a testimony about your Paradise Bound experience and wish share with us, please submit your story to info@paradisebound.org.
FORM A MISSION TEAM
Have questions? Are you ready to form a team, or join a team? Email info@paradisebound.org or call 616-499-4905 for more information.
MISSION TRIP REGISTRATION
We are excited to have you become a part of the incredible work our Lord is accomplishing in Guatemala. We look forward to working and growing alongside you as we Love “…the least of these” in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! If you are interested in joining or leading a team and you have missed the application deadlines please contact Maureen (maureen@paradisebound.org) for availability and more information.

2020 Winter Mission Team Dates
- Team Kerkstra | January 12-19: Register Now!
- Team Hudsonville Reformed | January 26 - February 2: Register Now!
- Team Woodhaven/Fellowship | February 6-13: Register Now!
- Team Ridgepoint/Lifestream | February 18-25: Register Now!
- Team Green Lake Calvary | February 27-March 5: Register Now!
- Team Resurrection Life | March 10-17: Register Now!
- Open Team Registration | March 23-30: Register Now!
2020 Summer Mission Team Dates
- Team Hope CRC | June 4-11: Register Now!
- First Christian Reformed | June 4-11: Register Now!
- Team Allendale Christian | June 14-21: Register Now!
- Team Sullivan | June 22-29: Register Now!
- Team Hillcrest | July 5-12:Register Now!
- Team First Covenant | July 30 - August 6: Register Now!
- Team Rehoboth | August 7-14: Register Now!
FIND OUT MORE
Want to read more about our mission trips or discuss possibilities with someone directly? Browse our Mission trips section for details and get in touch through info@paradisebound.org. Thanks for your interest!