Guatemala 2026
July 25 - August 1
Ministry Location: Quetzaltenango
(Shortened name is Xela:
pronounced “Shayla”)
Outreaches to Cajole and the surrounding area
Missionaries: John and Tracy Batchelor
30 years on the mission field
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mission412Guatemala/
Additional Information Below
To reach the lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ
To disciple people in the words and ways of Jesus
To encourage and support missionaries in their ministry
To disciple, grow, and equip the missions team for lifelong ministry at home and around the world
Purpose
Great Commision
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
Team Leader
Drew Killingsworth
Husband and father of five
Pastor for 18 years
Has traveled for the last 30 years to almost 20 nations and 34 states
Bachelor’s in Foreign Missions from Ouachita Baptist University
In education for 17 years with a Master’s in Educational Leadership
Loves Jesus and loves people
Lodging
Grand Santa Maria Hotel
29 Avenida 6, Quetzaltenango 09001, Guatemala
Fundraising
Each person will need to raise their own funds. We recommend sending out support letters to friends and family.
You can find a sample letter by clicking here
Cost and What’s Included
$2,500 Overestimated Total Cost
Breakdown
$1,000 Flight (maybe less if we have a group rate)
$1,100 Missions Trip Costs
Hotels (double occupancy rooms)
All meals (3 a day, please inform us of any restrictions)
Transportation (maybe more if the group is small)
Ministry cost
$400 Other personal costs
Passport
Additional carry-ons
Souvenirs
Additional snacks
Travel insurance (recommended)
Trip Schedule*
*Be flexible on mission trips
July 25, Saturday: Travel to Guatemala
July 26, Sunday: Orientation Day and church
July 27 - 28: Ministry in schools and villages
July 29 - 30: “Rally Day” Kids’ Festival in Cajola
July 31, Friday: Travel to Guatemala City / Free Day
August 1, Saturday: Fly out
Tentative Typical Day*
*Keep in mind that mission trips are HIGHLY FLEXIBLE
Breakfast provided
Morning team devotions and daily logistics
Ministry time in villages, schools, or churches
Lunch provided
Additional ministry time in villages, schools, or churches
Dinner provided
Evening debrief and testimonies
Bedtime worship and devotional
How To Prepare
Pray if you should attend this trip.
Fill out the application below.
Apply for your passport this week.
Contact family and friends for financial support.
Clothing Guidelines
Clothes for all weather types
(hot, cold, wet, dry)
Clothes for work and mess (food fight!)
Clothes for church
(not too formal but modest)