Our mission is to reach individuals right where they are with the transformative truth of the gospel
Well of Life Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit sending the Smith family to San Jose, Costa Rica as full-time missionaries in September 2026. We partner with churches and ministries already in the San Jose Valley to reach families and children, disciple, and plant healthy churches in every province.
Our Mission
Sent to spread a transformative gospel.
We aim to make Christ known across nations, plant churches, disciple believers, and serve alongside communities of the world.
Christ-centered presence
Living among the people of the San Jose Valley and serving the families God brings across our path.
Partnership over performance
Coming alongside the leadership of established Costa Rican ministries and churches already at work.
Generational vision
Pouring into children and families today so that healthy churches stand in every province tomorrow.
The Smiths
A family of eight
Bryan & Delia—Jaxson, Riley, Logan, Avery, Bailey & Hadley
The Smith Family
A family answering the call together.
Bryan and Delia Smith, with their six children — Jaxson, Riley, Logan, Avery, Bailey, and Hadley — are walking by faith into a new chapter. In September 2026, the Smiths will leave the familiar behind and move to San Jose, Costa Rica to live and serve as full-time missionaries.
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Watch our updatesWhere We're Going
San Jose, Costa Rica.
The San Jose Valley is the heartbeat of Costa Rica — home to more than a million families. Our long-term vision is a healthy, gospel-preaching church planted in every one of Costa Rica's seven provinces.
Pura Vida — and the hope of the gospel.
How We Serve
Coming alongside trusted ministries.
We are not going to Costa Rica alone. We are linking arms with established organizations who know the land, love the people, and have been faithfully serving for years.
Local churches
Partnering and serving alongside pastors already shepherding the San Jose Valley.
Family ministries
Walking with parents and caregivers in raising children who love Jesus.
Children & youth
Investing in the next generation through after-school care, camps, and discipleship.
Church planters
Resourcing and supporting national leaders pioneering churches province by province.
Stand With Us
Be part of the calling.
Every prayer, every gift, every conversation moves this mission forward. Here is how you can stand alongside the Smith family as they prepare to go.
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