La Quinta Beth El (Our home & mission)

(“Beth El” is Hebrew for House of God)

Located 20 minutes NW of Managua, the capital of Nicaragua. Home to the Perkins family, La Quinta Beth-El, also serves as the central base of the Mustard Seed Missions. The property was developed from an open field and is now fully enclosed with a security wall and boasts an independent power system, (windmill, solar panels, and generator), and deep water well.  The Perkins have also built their “modern” family home, bodega, large chicken coop, two large ranchos, and the first of several guest houses.

The larger rancho serves as a central meeting area for devotions, conferences, seminars, and dining area.  It is equipped with a small but complete commercial kitchen.  There are also two full bathrooms in the rancho which offer additional shower space.  The kitchen and dinning hall will be utilized for the training area for the Hospitality Training Center.

MICHAEL is a husband, father and a man whom God has blessed with a tireless passion and energy for the tasks God has put before him.  Whether it is leading groups on the Rio Coco in wooden dug out canoes or on a motorcycle, Michael always gives his all and with deep conviction.  Michael has spent many years in the restaurant business as an Executive Chef and finally as owner and operator of the Mustard Seed Café in Redmond, Oregon which received both local and national recognition. 

LISA is wife, mother of three and a woman who seeks to serve God in whatever capacity God has called her to.  She currently home schools their oldest daughter while tending to their almost 2 year old toddler.  Lisa has worked alongside Michael in the restaurant business as server, hostess, cook, baker, prep cook and dish washer! 

KAIA is our ten year old daughter whom God has gifted with an ear for languages and a desire to serve God.  She is fluent in Spanish and has helped many short term mission teams with VBS, children’s ministry and also with medical clinics.  Kaia accompanies her dad on motorcycle ministry opportunities and last year went with a medical team on the Rio Coco where she learned Miskito and made many new little friends.

ELLIS is a young man of 6 years who has a passion for life and God.  He currently attends a local Spanish speaking school where he serves as President of the Student Council.  Ellis has also served as translator and “ambassador” to Nicaraguan children with visiting short term mission teams.

SAMUEL is our beautiful toddler who keeps his whole family busy!  He also acts as ambassador to the Nicaraguan people who LOVE children.