Our History
The journey begins…
Justin and Ashley Ross first move to San Pedro Sula, Honduras. At the time, San Pedro Sula was known as the “the murder capital of the world.”
Ministry starts in the Bordos
Bible studies begin in the “Los Bordos” community, one of the most dangerous areas of the city. These meetings flourished and Sparrow grew quickly.
Sparrow Village
Sparrow Village was founded in Santiago, Honduras, to create a home focused on family-style care for orphaned children, and regional community development.
Bowman family arrives
Weeks family arrives
Sparrow Academy
The Sparrow Academy is established – A school founded specifically for the children in the Bordos community that is committed to Educating, Training, and Discipling the poorest of the poor.
Harris family arrives
Leah Gruneisen arrives
Camp family arrives
Sparrow House
Sparrow House, a men’s rehabilitation center located in Tela, Honduras, is added. The program offers addiction treatment through Celebrate Recovery and extensive vocational training.
Glover family arrives
La Coroza
La Coroza is an impoverished mountain community that is a new focus by the Glover family through Sparrow.