Our Leadership

In 1989, God called Dottie and me to leave our pastoral role in South Louisiana and move our family to Guatemala to serve abandoned, abused and neglected children, many of whom found themselves on the “street” at very young ages.  Now looking back over the three decades of ministry at Casa Aleluya, we reflect in wonder at what God has accomplished through the small seeds we’ve planted. Through His grace and His mercy, Casa has:

• Helped bring healing, moral direction and wisdom to more than 5000 abandoned children and then release them back into Guatemalan communities as living stories of God’s restorative power;
• Helped build more than 100 churches, pastors’ homes and Sunday School buildings in the communities surrounding our home – all through relationships with local pastors who were in deep need of resources;
• Facilitated more than 10,000 short-term missionaries from hundreds of U.S. churches and ministry organizations to share in God’s redemptive and restorative work at Casa;
• Raised up a full team of Guatemalan leaders (most of whom grew up at Casa as from abandoned children to Godly men and women) to guide the next 30 years of God’s story at Casa.

For almost thirty years now, Mike and Dottie (alongside their family) have continued to serve faithfully at the Casa Aleluya campus near San Bartolome, Guatemala – transforming the lives of children and literally building the next generation of family, marketplace, ministry, and Casa leaders.

Working at Casa Aleluya for over 14 years, Gladys works closely with the founder and the day to day operations. She enjoys working with the children to help them overcome the obstacles they face and to help guide them spiritually. She helps children through their problems so they can grow closer together as a family through God.

“Your help is essential and indispensable to the work with children at Casa Aleluya. For those who have come to help in various ways, thank you for your time and for loving on the children.”

“I come from a Christian family, my dad died 15 years ago, with the great help of God my mom I managed to get ahead.  I have been part of the Casa family for 4 years now, serving as Accountant with my Bachelor’s degree Expert Accountant, and Bachelor’s degree in Public Accounting and Auditing.

My goals for working at Casa include both achieving my dreams and to keep Casa’s accounting accurately and in accordance with Guatemala law.

To our donors and missionary visitors, thank you helping me to be part of this ministry and for the opportunity to grow spiritually and professionally as I serve at Casa.”

“I grew up in Casa Aleluya from the age 12 – I am currently 19 years, and I am well blessed.  My passion is serving the needy, sharing love and compassion to renal children, and showing the love of God to others.

I am a Nursing Assistant and trained as a Hemodialysis Technician, so my role at Casa is serving the children who are in kidney failure and in need of Peritoneal or Hemodialysis Dialysis to prolong their lives.  Children in the dialysis program range from 5 to 18 years old and it is truly amazing to see God’s faithfulness in my ministry to these kids.

I am so grateful for all the support from contributors, missionaries and teams.  Without your contribution, it would not possible to carry out our mission at Casa Genesis.  You are angels of the most needy and thank you for the wings that carry you forward.  May God bless you today and always so that the hands they give will never be empty.”

” I am a person with Christian values, with great desires of overcoming, responsible, always with a desire to learn new things. I come from a united family, with strengths and weaknesses like any family, but we have as main value the Love of God. I am committed to supporting my family members in good times and in bad times.”

” I am responsible for the Casa Aleluya school which includes coordination and planning of the teaching and learning process and working with the members of the teaching-student-parent community. In our school, we promote the practice of Christian values as mentioned by the name of the institution “Build Your House On The Rock.”  

Flor’s education, experience and certifications include: Bachelor of Education Administration, Graduate of Humanities, elementary school teacher, high school teacher in pedagogy and administration technician, international reading and writing workshop, human trafficking workshop, Kaqchikel diploma and pedagogical congress

“I came to Casa Aleluya 10 years ago as a Nursing Assistant because working for children is a most fascinating and a great opportunity.  I believe God guided me to Casa, but I also came because of the children and because of the people who make up the ministry.

I am a God-fearing person and I consider myself a loving and realistic person.  In my own home, we are a family of 4 members – very united and compassionate.

To everyone who chooses to visit Casa and serve alongside us, thank you for the great work you do for the children of Casa Aleluya and for our country.”

I came to Casa because of physical and intra-family abuse when I was younger.  So, I grew up here at Casa Aleluya and I am so thankful for the opportunities they gave me.  Now I am part of the ministry and it has been a blessing for my life and for my family.  We have fulfilled many goals and challenges being part of this great ministry while always putting God first.

I have been part of the Casa team for 12 years and am currently part of the team in the Casa social work department.  Thanks to the experience that I have obtained as attorney, I have the knowledge to help in the problematic area with the children and adolescents of Casa Aleluya. I love helping carry out activities that develop the talents and skills the young people need in order to transform their lives.

We are not a perfect family, but we believe God has a purpose for us, and uses our family as instruments to serve and transform lives through our actions and words.  Our role is serving as house parents for 13 – 16 year-old girls in the Esperanza Down dorm.  The girls are very important in our lives and hope they see this through our love and patience.

We came to Casa some 15 years ago knowing it was a safe place for our family. Now, we feel privileged to serve and to return a little of what Casa has done for our family.

Last, I want to thank everyone for the help you provide to Casa and for being a part of this ministry. This is a place where children’s lives are transformed for the good and thank you for helping make this possible.  Should you be considering a missionary opportunity, Casa Aleluya is a place that can change your life. The love from the kids will make you feel at home and the experience will make you value everything in your life even more.

We grew up at Casa so our desire is to show the same love and protection we received in our time here.  We have been serving on the Casa team for 5 years and are currently dorm parents in Estrellitas Abajo.  We love helping others because we believe every person who comes into our lives should see evidence that God is using as tools to change lives.

Our goal as dorm parents is to help the girls in as many ways as possible, but most importantly by showing them love.  We are so grateful for the great blessing that comes to Casa through missionaries and support provided to the Casa children through sponsorships and other gifts.