Guatemala

Compassion International and Harvest Bible Chapel

Harvest Bible Chapel is joyfully partnering with Compassion International and a network of 12 churches in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala—an area where our church family has already sponsored more than 950 children through the Send Out focus of the Follow Initiative.
Over the past two years, pastors and volunteer teams from Harvest have traveled to this region to encourage local ministries, support Compassion centers, and strengthen church leaders.
With another short-term trip planned for March 2026, we continue to invest in releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name while coming alongside these faithful pastors with training, care, and long-term partnership.
We invite you to watch this page for updates on what God is doing in Guatemala, how you can pray, and opportunities to give and go.

Short-Term Trip, October 2025

“’For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink?’… And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’” Matthew 25:35–37, 40

Future Trips to Guatemala

March 2026

We’re grateful for the opportunity to partner once again with Compassion International on a short-term trip to Guatemala, led by Pastor Christian Constante, March 21–26, 2026.

Future Trips

To be added to a waitlist for future trips, sign up here.

Get to Know Our Partner Churches

Harvest partners with 12 churches in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. We’d love to introduce you to 10 of the pastors our October 2025 team had the joy of meeting during their time there.

How to Pray for Guatemala

“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 4:2

  • Pray for the more than 950 children released from poverty in Jesus’ name through sponsorships from the people of Harvest Bible Chapel.
    • Pray for the salvation of these children
    • Pray for their health
    • Pray for their families
    • Pray for God to meet their needs
  • Pray for the pastors and wives of the twelve churches we partner with in Guatemala.
  • Pray for the people in these churches, especially the children, to come to understand Who Jesus is and put their faith in Him.
  • If you are a sponsor, pray for your child.
  • Pray for additional children to be sponsored.
  • Pray for the advancement of the gospel in these partner churches.
  • Pray for the volunteers and staff members who serve the churches and children in Guatemala.
  • Pray for the Harvest team heading to Guatemala in March 2026. Pray that God will powerfully use them to encourage the children, families, and churches there.

How to Sponsor a Child in Guatemala

Through child sponsorship, you’ll share the hope of the gospel with a child in desperate need by providing the practical care they need to escape poverty. Sponsor a child and release them from poverty in Jesus’ name. 

Best Practices for Sponsors

Already sponsoring a child in Guatemala? Compassion International recommends these helpful ways to build a meaningful relationship with your sponsored child.

Photos from the October 2024 Trip

Harvest Groups Podcast

Helpful conversations about Community and Discipleship Groups (D-Groups) at
Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago.
Community Group Leader Podcast
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 1
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 2
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 3
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 4
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 5
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 6
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 7
D Group Leader Podcast
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 1 | Share Your Story
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 2 | Goals and Expectations
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 3 | HEAR Journals and Scripture Memory
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 4 | Accountability and Prayer
Conversation 1 D-Group Multiply Guide | Who, Why, Where?
Bonus Episode 1 | Am I Ready to Lead a D-Group?
Conversation 2 D-Group Multiply Guide | Identifying Potential Members
Bonus Episode 2 | How to Select the Right People for Your D Group
Conversation 3 D-Group Multiply Guide | Inviting Potential Members
Bonus Episode 3 | How to Invite People to Your D-Group
Conversation 4 D-Group Multiply Guide | Celebrate & Commission

Community Group Outreach/Service Ideas

Create homeless blessing bags together, distribute to homeless outreach in area or keep in your car to give out.  

Serve at The Ruth Project either downtown Elgin or at the farm 

Serve together at Feed My Starving Children 

Contact campus ministry team to “adopt” a single mother in the congregation, and provide her with ongoing support (babysitting, groceries, gifts of encouragement)  

Contact local elementary/middle/high school and ask to provide regular blessing baskets to teachers   

Contact local senior/assisted living facility and offer to host a praise and worship night or ongoing Bible study 

Serve at local soup kitchen  

Sign up to serve with Habitat for Humanity  

Find more Volunteer opportunities at https://www.volunteermatch.org/ 

Contact the Lead Team