The Sparrow Story
Sparrow Missions was born from a simple yet powerful truth: not one is forgotten by God.
When Justin and Ashley Ross first encountered the brokenness in San Pedro Sula on a short-term
mission trip in 2009, they returned home with a burden to do more. What started in a marginalized
Honduran community where children faced daily struggles with poverty, violence, and despair
grew into a vision to raise up local leaders and disciple the next generation.
2009
2015
2019
2021
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2022
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Celebrating 10 Years at Sparrow Academy
In February 2026, Sparrow Academy began its 10th academic year. In 10 years, we have expanded to a beautiful campus, built a medical clinic, opened a counseling center, partnered with an organization that provides purified drinking water on site,
opened a library, and more! We've seen hundreds of students experience a
holistic, Christ-centered education and we are eager to continue the work!
Establishing the Global Leader Fund
Sparrow’s history is full of missionaries raising up local leaders to serve and minister in their own communities. In 2025, Sparrow Missions established the Global Leader Fund to build a sustainable financial base to support these leaders. Through this program, the hope is that Sparrow's reach and gospel-impact would continue to expand.
Expanding to Restricted Areas
In 2025, the Ross Family was connected with a group of pastors in a Southeast Asian Country where the gospel is restricted and harshly governed. Through this connection, our team has had the opportunity to host intensive pastor training workshops focused on equipping local pastors to know and love the Word of God and to shepherd their people faithfully.
Expanding to Peru
In 2022, the Thompson family joined Sparrow Missions as missionaries in Lima, Peru. John and Abi responded to God’s call to re-establish and revitalize a church in a diverse, multicultural setting. Union Church has grown rapidly and the leaders are creating a place to equip and send out faithful servants to impact the world.
Planting Kainos Church
Our team began to see a great need for a Christ-centered church in the Rancho Bonito Community. In 2021, Kainos Church was established as a place where leaders and families can grow in their knowledge and love of God. Kainos Church provides a welcoming space dedicated to sharing the true
and gracious gospel while equipping and sending out the body of Christ.
Expanding to Thailand
After years of serving, equipping leaders, and establishing a strong foundation in Honduras, God led the Ross Family to one of the most unreached places in the world: Thailand. By partnering with a local pastor and his family, Sparrow is planting a church in a remote Thai Village, ministering to local youth through soccer, and teaching English classes, music, and the Word of God.
Planting Sublime Gracia Church
God opened the door for children’s outreach in a mountain community just outside of San Pedro Sula. As the team built relationships, God revealed a greater vision: planting Sublime Gracia Church. In a community once marked by legalism and rejection, Sublime Gracia became a light for the community, sharing the message of grace and mercy through faith in Christ.
Founding Sparrow Academy
After walking alongside women in the community, one need became clear: the education of their children. After hosting kids classes and funding sponsorships to help kids attend public school, it was clear that the need was greater. In 2015, God led Sparrow Staff to open Sparrow Academy where children would be given a holistic, Christ-centered education.
Building the Ministry
The Ross Family moved to San Pedro Sula and began serving in a riverside community scarred by poverty and violence. Through children’s programs, shared meals, and intentional mentorship, the family started planting seeds of hope, reminding kids and families that their lives matter, they are deeply loved, and they are known by God.
After walking alongside women in the community, one need became clear: the education of their children. After hosting kids classes and funding sponsorships to help kids attend public school, it was clear that the need was greater. In 2015, God led Sparrow Staff to open Sparrow Academy where children would be given a holistic, Christ-centered education.
Founding Sparrow Academy
God opened the door for children’s outreach in a mountain community just outside of San Pedro Sula. As the team built relationships, God revealed a greater vision: planting Sublime Gracia Church. In a community once marked by legalism and rejection, Sublime Gracia became a light for the community, sharing the message of grace and mercy through faith in Christ.
Planting Sublime Gracia Church
After years of serving, equipping leaders, and establishing a strong foundation in Honduras, God led the Ross Family to one of the most unreached places in the world: Thailand. By partnering with a local pastor and his family, Sparrow is planting a church in a remote Thai Village, ministering to local youth through soccer, and teaching English classes, music, and the Word of God.
Expanding to Thailand
Planting Kainos Church
Our team began to see a great need for a Christ-centered church in the Rancho Bonito Community. In 2021, Kainos Church was established as a place where leaders and families can grow in their knowledge and love of God. Kainos Church provides a welcoming space dedicated to sharing the true
and gracious gospel while equipping and sending out the body of Christ.
In 2022, the Thompson family joined Sparrow Missions as missionaries in Lima, Peru. John and Abi responded to God’s call to re-establish and revitalize a church in a diverse, multicultural setting. Union Church has grown rapidly and the leaders are creating a place to equip and send out faithful servants to impact the world.
Expanding to Peru
In 2025, the Ross Family was connected with a group of pastors in a Southeast Asian Country where the gospel is restricted and harshly governed. Through this connection, our team has had the opportunity to host intensive pastor training workshops focused on equipping local pastors to know and love the Word of God and to shepherd their people faithfully.
Expanding to Restricted Areas
Sparrow’s history is full of missionaries raising up local leaders to serve and minister in their own communities. In 2025, Sparrow Missions established the Global Leader Fund to build a sustainable financial base to support these leaders. Through this program, the hope is that Sparrow's reach and gospel-impact would continue to expand.
Establishing the Global Leader Fund
In February 2026, Sparrow Academy began its 10th academic year. In 10 years, we have expanded to a beautiful campus, built a medical clinic, opened a counseling center, partnered with an organization that provides purified drinking water on site,
opened a library, and more! We've seen hundreds of students experience a
holistic, Christ-centered education and we are eager to continue the work!
Celebrating 10 Years at Sparrow Academy
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