Your Mission Trip to Mexico

The Short-Term Missions experience found through Eternal Love Ministries in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca and Saltillo, Coahuila are among the most complete you will find anywhere. The opportunities for ministry, facilities and organization are first rate while the cost is kept low. Consider our 2 bases as your destination for any type of missions team. We will set up a missions experience suited for your team’s ministry experience and abilities. Our desire is to see the local community and your team blessed during your time in Mexico.

Let us know your questions about short term missions trips and we will be glad to help. With over 30 years receiving teams, we probably already have an answer.

Team Ministry

From our bases in Puerto Escondido and Saltillo there are numerous opportunities for ministry. Your group’s schedule will be based on the information that you relay to us. Depending on your capabilities and desires you may be scheduled to teach in churches, evangelize, minister in mountain villages, evangelize children, work on a construction project, etc. We can schedule numerous types of ministry opportunities given sufficient advanced notice to plan with local pastors.

Many groups arrive with prepared dramas or other evangelistic tools so that they are prepared to start ministry their first day. It is important that we know your capabilities so that your group’s potential is not lost.
In the city the ministry needs vary widely from in depth teaching to basic evangelistic messages. There are both established churches and missions from newer impoverished areas of town. There are opportunities for open street evangelism in housing areas and the busy markets and parks.

In the mountains you will arrive at villages from 80 to 1,000 people. One of our guides will take your group through scenic areas to your final destination where you will minister to their needs and depending on the village, material needs such as food, clothing, blankets, etc. might be distributed. Many of these small communities are very open to the gospel. You may note that there are vast differences in landscape, temperature and culture between Saltillo and Puerto.
Come expecting God to work through you and in you!

A recommended resource for preparing your team: “Before You Go” by Jack Hempfling

Mission Housing

In Saltillo, groups will be in one of two facilities. The main guest house with a capacity of 36 or the Mexico house with a capacity of 18. The beds are mostly single size bunk beds. Housing for larger groups is also available.

In Puerto Escondido, there are several rooms and buildings set up for housing your team. Most rooms have bunk beds and are air-conditioned.

Kitchens are fully supplied to prepare and serve meals. Depending on your team’s preferences, you can have meals made or cook for yourselves. We can help you in designing menus for your team. There are also excellent restaurant choices available when desired.

Your team can enjoy the swimming pool in Saltillo as. You will receive Group leaders should be prepared to clarify house and swimming pool rules. Like any pool, there are a few safety rules, but generally group leaders are at liberty to schedule swim times, etc.

The base in Puerto Escondido is situated on a tropical lagoon and 15 minutes away from the beaches. Come prepared if you want to take advantage of the world class surfing, body board and swimming beaches. Also, the lagoon is esteemed for exotic bird and habitat viewing.

In case of emergency, you may reach your group, (254) 304-2176 or 011-52 (844) 418-0797 or by email. Our base in Puerto does not have a telephone line or cell signal, but there are many options to leave messages which usually will be retrieved within hours. WiFi is available in the Saltillo housing and internet cafes are plentiful in Puerto Escondido.

Clothing and Luggage

Clothing and Luggage Saltillo

Be prepared for warm and cold because of the altitude here. If you are going to the mountains you should be prepared for cool nights with sleeping bags, jackets, etc. Everyone should bring comfortable walking shoes. While packing, remember that the people in this area are generally conservative. Shorts are not used in churches or nice restaurants. Women should plan on bringing loose fitting skirts or dresses for certain ministry locations. Never have in your possession a gun or ammunition. Just having one bullet in your vehicle or suitcase is a felony.

Clothing and Luggage Puerto Escondido

Be prepared for hot weather. Loose fitting clothes are acceptable in most locations and shorts can be used in many situations. Everyone should bring comfortable walking shoes. Depending on the ministry schedule, women should plan on bringing loose fitting skirts or dresses and men slacks and shirt for certain ministry locations. Everyone should bring a water bottle or plan on buying one here. You may want a pajama if your roommates like the A.C. cold. Never have in your possession a gun or ammunition. Just having one bullet in your suitcase is a felony.

To Reserve Your Dates

When you have proposed dates, email or call us to check the schedule.
Dates during a busy season will be reserved with a non-refundable deposit of $40 per person. These Payments may be sent to:

Eternal Love Ministries
PO Box 3
Buckholts, TX 76518

Or use the donate button on this website.

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Please contact us immediately if there are any changes in your plans.

What We Need From You

To make your itinerary, we will need the following information:

Date and time of arrival and departure.
Type of ministry that the group will be capable of.
For Saltillo groups, if the group desires to spend one or several nights in the mountains, or if the group would like to go and come back the same day. For youth, bringing sleeping bags and spending some of their time in the mountains is an excellent experience. In Puerto, day trips are taken to the villages and spending the night is usually for a more experienced team.
Number of interpreters that the group will bring with them so we can plan accordingly.
If the group is large, the numbers of concurrent services your group could minister in. This is determined by the number of qualified teachers or ministries you have with you and whether you desire to split the group during ministry.
If a work project is desired, any skills and finances that could be put to use.
Mode of transportation. What type of vehicle(s) you will be driving or flight times.
Number of people in group and characteristics. (youth, couples, students, etc.)
Goals of your leadership in the ministry to Mexicans and what you want to accomplish in your team.

If you need help in planning for your trip, please feel free to contact us by email, Tel (254) 304-2176 or 011 52 (844) 418-0797. To avoid errors in scheduling, please transmit information and changes by email.

How much it Costs

Your financial investment in Short term missions; Puerto Escondido

Approximate in country costs for a 1 week in Puerto Escondido.

$500 per person in country costs.

Driving instructions to Saltillo

Here are the instructions to get to Saltillo from Laredo.

After crossing the bridge into Mexico you must first get your vehicle and personal documents. In Nuevo Laredo, follow the blue signs carefully to get to the immigration and vehicle permit offices. In Columbia, the offices are at the bridge. From either entry point, you should then follow the signs to Monterrey.
From there you will get on Highway 85 to Monterrey. After leaving town you will get to the second checkpoint where they will check all of your documents. Continue on this road until it splits into 85 libre and 85 Cuota.
Cuota means toll road. Take it. This will be about 170 pesos. At about 200 kilometers (125 miles) from the border the free road and the toll road will merge again.
After 125 miles from the border and the two highways merge, continue south past a small plane airport on your right.
A few kilometers later there will be two exits to the right for Saltillo. The first one is Cuota. Take it. This will be another 90 pesos and will take you around Monterrey.
About 35 km (22 miles) later this will merge with highway 40 that takes you to Saltillo.
Follow 40 for 80 km (50 miles) until you reach Saltillo.
In Saltillo, follow all of the signs to Zacatecus until you get close to the compound.
There are several routes to get to the guesthouse. The easiest for those who do not know the way is to continue following the signs to Zacatecus until you turn left on Urdiñola. There is a Burger King and HEB grocery store on this corner.
After taking the left, go to the first light and take another left.
Follow road about a half mile through the stone arches.
After the arches, go one more block straight on Paseo de los Mirlos.
Turn left on Paseo de los Zorros. Go ¾ block to green gate on right side #314 – Ring the Bell. If nobody is there, go ½ block further to #716. (Carl and Marina’s house)
This could take 30 minutes from the time you enter Saltillo until you get to the house.

If you get lost, call 418-0797