Friends!

My name is Jonathan Guevara. I am a servant of God, father to David and Nathan, husband to my beloved Cristel, and CEO of Treasures in Heaven International. I was born and raised in a Christian home in Venezuela, where by God’s grace and through the faithful efforts of missionaries in the 1980s, my parents were reached with the gospel — a legacy of faith that shaped my life from the very beginning.

From a young age, I was drawn to ministry, captivated by the call to serve and to share the love of Christ. At just 16 years old, I clearly sensed God’s leading in my life, calling me to follow Him in a life of faithful service, with a particular love and burden for the missionary movement.

At 20, I married my cherished wife, Cristel, and shortly after we responded to God’s call to full-time ministry in Mexico. For nearly ten years, we served in missionary work across more than ten cities throughout the country, where we engaged in evangelism, discipleship, and community outreach. During this time, I pursued both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees at TIBI, further equipping myself for effective ministry and leadership.

Our ministry journey has taken us to serve in Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico, and the United States, where we have had the privilege of declaring the gospel, promoting missions, and developing leaders who are committed to advancing the Kingdom of God.

A pivotal moment in our journey took place during a return visit to Venezuela in 2015, where we witnessed firsthand the social decay and deep spiritual and physical needs of the people. It was in that season that God made unmistakably clear the direction of our future — a vision that became the foundation for Treasures in Heaven International in 2016.

For nearly a decade, we have witnessed the powerful hand of God at work through this ministry: five new churches have been planted, over 30,000 meals and more than 15,000 bags of food have been distributed, more than 300 children are engaged in community sports teams, and hundreds of people have received medications and care at oncology hospitals. Countless individuals have encountered Jesus and surrendered their lives to Him. We have also launched theater ministries and entrepreneurship programs that promote dignity and opportunity in the communities we serve.

Today, we are excited to launch our Leadership Training Academy, a vibrant discipleship initiative with over 80 students enrolled — and we know this is only the beginning of what God has in store. With our headquarters now based in Franklin, Tennessee, we are strategically positioned to expand our missionary impact both locally and globally, guided by our core values: Faith, Compassion, and Transformation.

We believe wholeheartedly that investing in Treasures in Heaven International is investing in what matters for eternity — a life-giving cause that brings hope, healing, and the transformative power of the gospel to a world in need.

I invite you to join us in this beautiful work. Now, more than ever, God is confirming that investing in Treasures in Heaven is the right investment — an eternal one.

Let’s Make Treasures Together!