Ministry Partners

The Buena Vista Sports Academy is aimed at developing boys into godly young men.  With academies in Guatemala, Honduras, and West Africa, the vision is to evangelize and disciple boys, trust the Holy Spirit to light them on fire, and see entire communities come to faith as a result.

Our home church,  Emmaus Church of Jacksonville has been with us since 2008.  They visit often throughout the years, and we are so thankful for our Emmaus Family!

Compassion Christian Church has been with us from day 1 in Guatemala! Supporintg our family as well as BVSA, we cherish their support, friendship, and prayers.

 Ocean City Church in Jacksonville Beach, FL is one of our faithful supporting churches. Having been close with the Pastor Derek and his family for many years, we are thankful for this wonderful community.

In April of 2023, BVSA and MAI announced a strategic partnership. The vision of each organization includes sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ using the environment of soccer. Learn more about MAI here.

Our friends at Keller's Auto Sales in Savannah, GA donate a portion of ever car sale to BVSA! Thank you Hubert & Vicki Keller, and the entire KAS Team! 

We are proud to partner with Grace City Church, located in Sullivan, MO. Pastor Kenny and the GCC Family are passionate about global missions and committed to seeing long-term change.

We are thankful for our friends at Lilburn Christian Church in Lilburn, GA.  It is a true blessing to be partnered with churches who are passionate about the Great Commission!

Mynor and Walda Leiva work with us at BVSA-Guatemala.  Their family also has a coffee business/plantation and are becoming more active the US, led by Mynor's brother, Geo. Every bag sold aids the community of Jaconal, where their coffee farm is located.

Crash Fitness is led by our long-time friends and ministry partners, the Wideners. CF is an online fitness model that provides assistance in the areas of faith, fitness, and food, and incorporates a gospel encouragement with every workout. Check it out!

The Schmidt family lives and works in Buena Vista, Guatemala. Visit www.educatebv.com for more info about our friends working with us to bring the light of Jesus to BV!

The Steed family lives in Magdalena and have been partners and friends for many years. Focused on ministry to widows and orphans,  Project for Hope has become a pillar in the Magdalena community.

The 12x12 Love Project is a home construction ministry serving the people of guatemala.  it was the first initiative God began after moving to guatemala, and He has been blessing it ever since. Go to 1212loveproject.com for more!

www.loveguatemala.org, led by our friends the Kunkel family and the Lopez family, aims to give the hope of Jesus to the people of Guatemala through vocational training.

El Rosario boys academy, led by our friends the Sisneros family, aim to bring the hope of Jesus to the village of El Rosario by training up young boys into men of God.