Soto Family Ministry


Our pastoral ministry in San Bernardino is rooted in holistic care—meeting both the spiritual and physical needs of a vibrant, rural, and largely immigrant community. Many families in our area are recent arrivals from Nicaragua, facing the steep challenges of relocating, finding stable work, and rebuilding their lives. We believe the Gospel is lived out not only through preaching on Sunday, but by actively walking alongside people in their daily struggles.

Key Areas of Ministry

  • Children & Youth Discipleship: We host weekly youth services designed to guide young people through life's challenges with faith and purpose. Every Saturday, our children's service welcomes between 20 and 40 children for worship, teaching, and fun activities in a safe, loving environment.

  • Practical Outreach ("Basket of Love"): To support newly arrived immigrant families and those facing hardship, we provide a Basket of Love—a care package packed with essential groceries, food staples, and household necessities. Whenever possible, we also assist community members by connecting them with local job opportunities.

  • Pastoral Care & Counseling: True ministry happens in personal relationships. We regularly conduct home visits, offer individual and marital counseling, and provide spiritual guidance tailored to the distinct needs of rural family life.

  • Leadership Development: Building a sustainable church body requires investing in local leadership. We actively mentor and train emerging leaders within the community to step into ministry roles and pastor the next generation.

Transforming Lives in San Bernardino


Partner With Soto Family Ministry

Ministry in a rural, low-resource community requires a network of dedicated partners who share our vision to see lives transformed by Christ. When you support our work in San Bernardino, you directly impact children, youth, and newly arrived immigrant families.

Short-Term Teams & In-Kind Support

Serve with Us: We welcome individuals and mission teams to assist with special community outreach events, holiday children’s events, or practical service projects in San Bernardino.

Material Donations: Donate non-perishable food items, school supplies, or children's ministry materials to keep our weekly outreach programs equipped.

Prayer Partnership

Protection & Endurance: Safe travel along the long drive between San José and San Bernardino each weekend, and strength for our growing family.

Open Doors for Employment: Job opportunities for incoming immigrant parents seeking to provide for their families.

Spiritual Growth & Fruit: Receptive hearts among local youth and children as they grow in their relationship with God.

Relocation Resources: Open doors and financial provision for a local home in San Bernardino so we can live among those we serve.

Financial Partnership

Sponsor a "Basket of Love": Your donation directly buys groceries and vital household supplies for immigrant families arriving in San Bernardino with immediate food insecurity.

Support Youth & Children’s Programs: Help us provide healthy snacks, educational materials, Bibles, and activity supplies for our 20–40 weekly Saturday Sunday school kids and youth group members.

Fuel Our Weekend Commute & Relocation Fund: We currently travel over three hours each way every weekend from San José. Financial gifts assist with weekly ministry transportation costs and help build the foundation for our family to relocate and live full-time in San Bernardino.