Our Story

In 1996, Pastor Jorge Lara (Christian & Missionary Alliance) had a vision that children and youth would come to his church located in San Juan de San Ramon, Costa Rica. He dreamed that his church would be the center of ministry to and with children and youth. In 1999 Tim Willcox and Tony Jones led a group of high school students on a short term mission trip to Jorge’s small church in San Ramon. Jorge’s vision was realized and the seed for Pura Vida Missions Inc. was planted. In the year 2000, Albert Rossodivita and Tony Jones led a group of high school students to Jorge’s church and the vision continued. In 2003, Albert and Tony led another mission team of high school students to San Ramon. Sadly, Pastor Jorge Lara died 2 months before the team arrived. Jorge’s vision survived through his wife, 4 children, son-in-law and 3 grandchildren. Today, Jorge’s vision continues to live through the lives he touched and through the ministry of Pura Vida Missions Inc. Pura Vida Missions Inc. is passionate about Jorge’s vision to reach the children, youth and adults of San Ramon for Jesus Christ.