Who We Are

Our Story
Servant Ministries was born in obedience to fulfill the “Great Commission” and a calling from Jesus to serve an overlooked and underserved remote area. In 1989, Servant Ministries founder, Nancy Sheldon, received what can only be described as a calling to leave her comfortable life as a church secretary. She packed her car, hauled all of her life’s possessions in a horse trailer through Central America with her two children to Guatemala to begin a new ministry.
In the beginning, to be honest, it was difficult. The remote area was not easy to adjust to, the ministry was hard, and the support from believers and churches in the U.S. was slim. Nancy found herself with little resources and support, and it was a time of refining and leaning on God. However, in the coming years the Lord supplied. He supplied his blessing, strength, and direction for the ministry.
The Timeline
Three decades in the making and our story is still being made. Learn about the milestones that have brought us to where we are by clicking on a year.
1989
Nancy left the comforts and conveniences of her home and moved to Guatemala
1990
Two churches were planted in the villages of Oquen and La Puente
2000
Embrace Child Support Ministry launched
The Ministry Center was built through the financial contributions of Nancy and her supporters, to accommodate short-term mission teams.
First Vacation Bible School child outreach held
2002
First 3 year Bible Institute was held for aspiring local Servio Ministerio Pastors
2004
Medical/Dental clinic launched
2005
School sponsorship project launched providing school supplies to mountain village schools
2023
- New medical clinic opened and dedicated.
- 8,979 school packs distributed!
Our Personnel
Nancy Sheldon
Founder/Director
Lidia Vasquez
Ministry Administrator
Abner Moreno
Coordinator Embrace
Ana Orellana
Clinic Administrator
Miriam Alvallero
Clinic Receptionist
Gloria Leon
Janitorial
Chalo, Alma, Viky
Kitchen Staff
Miguel, Wilmer, Edin
Maintenance
Pastors for Servant Ministries
Your Generosity Enables the Ministry To The Least Of These.
Even small donations go a long way in Guatemala.

What We Believe
Jesus is at the heart of Servant Ministries
We believe the gospel is God’s good news for the whole world, and we are compelled by his grace to obey Christ’s commission, proclaim it to Guatemalans, and to make disciples.
Servant Ministries affirms the Lausanne Covenant as our foundational statement of belief.
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