Mustard Seed Communities hosts mission volunteers at six homes across three countries. At every location, a few key elements remain consistent. Mission teams stay on site at MSC during their trip. The facilities include two separate wings, with bathrooms and dormitory-style accommodations for each gender. Close proximity to the program sites provides unparalleled opportunities to bond with the residents of Mustard Seed Communities, and get to know them during every part of their day. All mission locations are private and gated properties with security personnel on duty 24 hours a day. Mission representatives and a driver will accompany all mission teams throughout the duration of the mission trip. Beyond these core elements that make up the MSC mission program, each residential care facility provides a unique service experience.
Jamaica
Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder is Mustard Seed Communities' home in Moneague, Jamaica. Located on 150 acres of land, it is home to 110 adults with disabilities. In Jamaica, there are no facilities available for this population after the age of 18. The vision for Jacob's Ladder is to fill this void by providing a home where 400 adults with disabilities can live in peace and dignity.
Airport: Montego Bay (MBJ) or Kingston (KIN)
Location of Home: Moneague
Maximum Group Size: 20
Accommodations: On site at Jacob's Ladder, the mission house is divided into two dorms. There are 12 beds in the male dorm and 12 beds in the female dorm with two separate rooms available for clergy.
Blessed Assurance
Mustard Seed Communities' home in Montego Bay, Blessed Assurance, is home to over 30 children with disabilities. On a mission trip to Montego Bay, volunteers stay at Blessed Assurance during their entire trip. This provides an opportunity to establish close relationships with the residents.
Airport: Montego Bay (MBJ)
Location of Home: Windsor Lodge (just outside of Montego Bay)
Maximum Group Size: 20
Accommodations: Mission housing is on site with separate wings and bathrooms for each gender. There are 12 beds in the male dorm, 12 in the female dorm and a single room for clergy.
Sophie's Place | Jerusalem! | My Father's House
Kingston, Jamaica is the starting place of Mustard Seed Communities. There are several homes and communities that make up the mission experience when coming to Kingston. Mission volunteers who visit Kingston will have an opportunity to visit MSC headquarters at Mahoe Drive.
Airport: Kingston (KIN)
Location of Home(s): Several MSC homes in and around Kingston
Maximum Group Size: 20
Accommodations: Sophie's Place in Gordon Town (just outside of Kingston) has a mission dormitory on site. The dorm has a wing and bathroom(s) for each gender with 12 beds in the male room & 12 in the female room. A single room is available for clergy.
Gift of Hope
Gift of Hope is Mustard Seed Communities’ newest apostolate and the 13th home that MSC operates in Jamaica. Located in Mandeville, Gift of Hope is presently home to 20 residents with disabilities. The ultimate vision is that Gift of Hope will serve as a home for younger residents between 2 and 12 years old.
Airport: Kingston (KIN)
Location of Home(s): Spur Tree, Mandeville
Maximum Group Size: 12 (with no more than 8 of either gender)
Accommodations: Mission housing is on site with separate wings and bathrooms for each gender and a single room for clergy.
Dominican Republic
Hogar Immanuel
Mustard Seed Communities’ home in Dominican Republic, Hogar Immanuel, is home to almost fifty children and young adults with disabilities.
Airport: Puerto Plata (POP)
Location of Home: Cangrejo (Five-minute drive from Puerto Plata Airport)
Maximum Group Size: 16 (with no more than 12 of either gender)
Accommodations: Hogar Immanuel has on-site mission housing. New residential care cottages were constructed in 2014 and the existing building was converted into mission team accommodations. There is a dorm for each gender and a single room is available for clergy.
Nicaragua
Hogar Belen Managua and Hogar Belen Diriamba
Mustard Seed Communities' homes in Nicaragua are called Hogar Belen Managua (HBM) and Hogar Belen Diriamba (HBD). HBM houses the younger residents and those who require more intensive care. HBD residents are older and many are more physically independent.
Airport: Managua (MGA)
Location of Home(s): Managua & Diriamba (about an hour outside of Managua)
Maximum Group Size: 27
Accommodations: Mission housing is located at Hogar Belen Diriamba with separate wings and bathrooms for each gender. There are 12 beds in the male dorm, 14 in the female dorm and a separate room for clergy.