Hello, we are the Chaves Family, and God has called us to serve in the East of the world, reaching those who have never heard of Him!

Both my wife and I received our individual calls to missions during our YWAM DTS outreach. Since then, we stayed involved in missions, serving locally in our home country of Costa Rica. During this time, our family grew, and we were in a “sweet spot” in life. However, God had a different plan for us. He clearly called us to become full-time missionaries and move to Japan—a nation where less than 2% of the population knows Jesus. Can you believe that?

We are deeply convinced that there is a revival happening in Latin America, and now God is raising up Latinos to go to unreached nations. We feel honored to be part of this movement. Our mission is not only to introduce Jesus to the Japanese people but also to raise awareness about the challenges Japan faces due to a lack of hope and connection to God.

For example, in the first half of 2023 alone, nearly 22,000 people committed suicide, including teenagers. This heart-wrenching reality reflects the desperate loneliness and hopelessness that only Jesus can heal.

We are currently fundraising and aiming to be in Japan by March–April 2025. However, we believe it is essential to reach at least 80% of our total budget before moving so we can focus fully on our ministry goals without distraction.

Every day, we recognize our deep need for Jesus, and our family prayer is that we will always be where He wants us. We trust that He is already present in this mission, as this is His dream: these people, their hearts, and their souls.

This journey is not about us—it is about His thoughts and plans. God has big ideas He wants to bring to life, and we are simply His messengers, inviting others to partner with Him.

We pray for those whose hearts are stirred by His plans, trusting that God is moving through you.

“My dear children, let’s not just talk about love; let’s practice real love. This is the only way we’ll know we’re living truly, living in God’s reality. It’s also the way to shut down debilitating self-criticism, even when there is something to it. For God is greater than our worried hearts and knows more about us than we do ourselves.”

1 John 3:18-20 MSG

With love and gratitude,

The Chaves Family