The Missionary Heart
“Care More than some think is wise. Risk more than some think is safe. Dream more than some think is practical. Expect more than some think is possible. I was called not to comfort or success, but to obedience. There is no joy outside of knowing Jesus and serving Him.”
Karen Watson
welcome
to haven heart
Haven Heart is dedicated to serving in a region with limited access to traditional missionary support. Our founders, alongside their family, have been called to serve in Central America, focusing on the needs of orphaned and vulnerable children and their families. Driven by a deep and abiding love for the people of this country, our journey began through short-term missions as teenagers, gradually leading to our current full-time ministry.
Our founders, guided by faith and a profound sense of calling, have always been committed to making a difference in the lives of those in need. Their journey, supported by Forward Church, generous donors, and the mission agency Assist Canada, has led them to this beautiful yet challenging region. Nearly 4 years ago, they arrived in-country and invested in a property within a rural community, marking the beginning of a transformative chapter.
At Haven Heart, we are passionate about supporting orphaned and at-risk children. Our mission is to provide not only immediate relief but also long-term support and sustainable solutions.
The Impact of Faith
Our work is deeply rooted in faith and driven by the conviction that every life matters. We have witnessed remarkable changes and blessings as God has moved in powerful ways within our community. From daily challenges to extraordinary victories, we are continually inspired by the resilience and hope of those we serve.
Join Us
We invite you to learn more about our ministry and how you can be part of this journey. Your support, whether through prayer, volunteerism, or financial contributions, makes a profound difference in the lives of these children and families.
Connect With Us
To find out more about our work, get involved, or offer your support, please contact us:
Email: havenheartministry@gmail.com
Thank you for your interest in Haven Heart. Together, we can continue to make a lasting impact.
Who We Are
our mission
we exist to ignite profound transformation in the lives of at-risk youth, and vulnerable families.
We do this through steadfast discipleship, mentorship, and ensuring access to fundamental needs such as safe shelter, water, nutrition, and education. At the core of our mission, we continually point towards Christ, fervently praying that each individual we serve embraces a future filled with hope and purpose.
Our ministry is for His Name and His Glory. We are motivated by the love of God and desire to be the hands and feet of Jesus in all our work.
We are committed to seeing change in the orphan crisis and in the generational cycles of family abuse and trauma that exist with so many at risk children. Through tangible supports, mentorship and discipleship for families through the local church, we can see a generation be transformed.
Breaking generational cycles of poverty and restoring family structures require education and opportunity. We seek to empower the next generation of Nicaraguans, to rise up and lead their communities, in the love and hope of Jesus.
We are all created in God’s image and we deeply care for and value each individual and family we work with. We are committed to continuing learning, relationship building, honoring the local community, building up local leaders, and responding with humility and cross-cultural understanding.
We want these kids to know their worth and their identity in Christ. The heartbreaking reality is, the kids we work with come from a history of trauma, abuse, neglect, poverty and abandonment. Children are unable to dream and see hope in their future when they are in survival mode. We desire to give love, stability, security and refuge for the most vulnerable, to allow children to heal and hope, rooted in the hope of our healer and Saviour Jesus Christ.
In every program we offer the underlying goal is spiritual growth. Physical help to the poor is wonderful, and a mandate of the Bible, but if there is no spiritual growth our efforts take no root, and fruit will not be produced.
OUR VALUES
We partner with ASSIST Canada.
ASSIST seeks to partner with indigenous Christian ministries around the world in order to further the Kingdom of God. Through partnerships with local ministry groups and churches, ASSIST desires to show God’s Love and share God’s Word with those living in poverty stricken areas of the world. We desire to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of individuals by providing humanitarian aid as well as biblical and spiritual guidance. ASSIST supports local indigenous communities through feeding programs, small business education, micro-loans, church planting, evangelism, and discipleship. ASSIST presents an opportunity for Canadians to partner in this ministry through sharing their resources in supporting this important work.
