Trip Calendar

Host Information
Daniel and Misty Wilder, Iglesia Bautista Biblica Independiente

Daniel Wilder and his wife, Misty, serve faithfully in Guatemala, where they have devoted their lives to church planting, discipleship, and community outreach. Together with their growing family, they are committed to making a lasting gospel impact in the region of Chimaltenango.

Daniel gave his life to Christ at the age of six and surrendered to missionary service when he was twelve. He and Misty were married on July 21, 2001, and soon after began deputation with a clear calling to Guatemala. Their family includes Lydia (21), Charity (20), Emily (17), Hannah (15), Serenity (13), Benjamin (6), and Aliyah (5 months), all of whom are growing up immersed in ministry and missions.

While attending Bible college, Daniel participated in several mission trips, yet his heart consistently returned to Guatemala. After years of prayer, the Lord confirmed this calling, and the Wilders arrived in Guatemala in August 2005 to begin language school. On December 3, 2006, they planted Iglesia Bautista Biblica Independiente in the town of Chimaltenango, where Daniel now serves as pastor.

The church in Chimaltenango is now 19 years old and continues to be a hub for gospel-centered ministry in the region. In addition to regular worship and discipleship, the church supports a Bible college, a Christian school, bus routes, Bible clubs, Vacation Bible School, and other outreach efforts designed to reach families and children with the message of Christ.

Daniel and Misty desire to see sustained growth in the current church and have a long-term vision of planting 20 churches throughout Chimaltenango. By God’s grace, four churches have already been planted, and the work continues to expand through local leadership development and evangelism.

Chimaltenango is known as “the land of eternal spring” because of its mild, pleasant climate and friendly people. While government-run hospitals are available, they are often underfunded and understaffed, leaving many to struggle with chronic health issues such as diabetes and limited access to dental care. Despite these challenges, the people are warm, welcoming, and open to the gospel.

The Wilder family is grateful for prayer and partnership as they continue serving faithfully in Guatemala, trusting God to bring lasting fruit for His glory.

CONNECT WITH THEM

Daniel and Misty love connecting with supporters and friends who share a heart for missions.

Facebook:  Daniel Misty Wilder

WhatsApp: +502 4037 1384

Trip Description 

Guatemala is a Central American country of volcanoes, mountains, and beaches, with borders on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

The Mayan civilization extended through the Yucatán Peninsula, Honduras, and El Salvador, but Guatemala is regarded as its heartland. The Mayans dominated Guatemala from A.D. 250 to 900. The capital city of Tikal was home to 100,000 people, but it began to decline in A.D. 850 and was abandoned about 50 years later.

The national bird of Guatemala is the quetzal. The currency, also named the quetzal, ties into this history, as in Mayan times, quetzal feathers were used as currency.

Christianity is deeply influential in nearly all of Guatemalan society. The country, once dominated by Roman Catholicism (introduced by the Spanish during the colonial era), now includes a diverse array of Christian denominations, with Protestants making up nearly 40% of the population.

Guatemala has one of the highest infant mortality rates and one of the lowest life expectancies at birth in Latin America. With only 16,000 doctors for its 16 million people, Guatemala has about half the physicians it needs.

Many traditional foods in Guatemalan cuisine are based on Mayan traditions and feature corn, chilies, and black beans. Guatemala is also known for its street food, including small tamales called chuchitos, fried plantains, and tostadas with noodles.

Guatemala is touted as the birthplace of chocolate, which the Mayans revered. While you can find fine artisan chocolate in-country, locals prefer more traditional methods—the vast majority of cacao consumed in Guatemala is still drunk, not eaten.

For more country information, click here https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/guatemala/

Services Offered 

Our plan is to offer medical, optical, and physical therapy care to this community. Every patient who receives care will hear the gospel from a member of this local church.

This trip is now closed. Thank you for your interest.

UNABLE TO JOIN BUT STILL WANT TO HELP?

donate to this trip