Called to Serve, Committed to Go
Rooted in Costa Rica, Spoken Word Ministries exists to share the Gospel and strengthen families
Who We Are
Pastors Travis and Paulina Reid, along with their six daughters, have been ministering in the nation Costa Rica since 2012. Both are graduates of Rhema Costa Rica, part of the international ministry network of Rhema Bible Training College in Tulsa, Oklahoma, founded by Kenneth E. Hagin.
Travis brings experience from his six years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces—training that has proven invaluable in the mission field. Paulina, in addition to her Rhema studies, completed a two-year ministerial program at the Universidad Evangélica de las Américas, and has taught courses at both Rhema Costa Rica and in Nicaragua.
Their ministry has included evangelism, discipleship, and church leadership training, with a strong emphasis on outreach to Indigenous communities. Over the years, they have hosted mission teams from Canada and the U.S., led mission trips to Haiti—including a year spent pastoring in a Haitian village—and organized a variety of ministry projects across the region. Their heart is to equip and send leaders, plant churches, and see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel.
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues;
they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
Mark 16:15-18
Our Approach
We Minister with Presence, Purpose, and Passion
At Spoken Word Ministries, our approach is hands-on and rooted in personal connection. Whether in Cartago’s city streets or deep in the Costa Rican jungle, we believe in showing up — not just preaching, but living out the Gospel with consistency and care.
We don’t rely on big productions or polished programs. Instead, we build meaningful relationships, respond to real needs, and walk with people through their journeys — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Our ministry is often raw, sometimes rugged, but always led by the Holy Spirit and focused on pointing people to Jesus.
01.
— Our Mission
Our mission is rooted in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19–20, Mark 16:15–18): to preach the Gospel, make disciples, and minister in the power of the Holy Spirit. Since 2012, our focus has been evangelism and discipleship — whether in remote villages or urban centers — with the goal of seeing lives changed and communities transformed through the message of Jesus Christ.
02.
— Our Vision
To equip leaders, strengthen families, and reach the unreached with the love of Christ. We envision a church that thrives both locally and globally, marked by relational ministry, biblical teaching, and the presence of the Holy Spirit.
03.
— Our Story
Spoken Word Ministries began with a calling and a willingness to serve. From rural jungle outreaches to citywide evangelism, we’ve grown into a ministry shaped by hands-on love, faithful leadership, and a passion for sharing Christ. Our story is still being written—by the people we meet, the prayers we lift, and the lives being changed.