What Camino Global does

Camino Global is a non-profit Christian missions organization that mobilizes Latin missionaries and plants churches among Spanish-speaking populations globally. Founded in 1890 as the Central American Mission (later renamed CAM International, and rebranded as Camino Global in 2012), the organization has operated for 129 years under successive structural changes, including a 2019 merger with Avant Ministries under which it now functions as a ministry brand.

The organization's core operating platform is the T2 (Transformation Teams) field structure, which deploys 266-300 missionaries supported by sending churches, partner organizations, and theological training through 7 affiliated seminaries. Its digital product surface includes ObreroFiel, an internet ministry platform reaching 12M+ Spanish speakers in 100+ countries, alongside EMERGE internships, TGNA Radio programming, and the Hope Coffee social enterprise. Theological education partnerships and the DISRUPTT Initiatives extend the ministry footprint to new geographies including Albania, Spain, and the Philippines.

Revenue is generated through a donation-based model that includes individual donor support, planned giving, stock gifts, and administrative fees (13.05% on missionary accounts and 5% on project accounts), supplemented by Hope Coffee commercial revenue. The organization reports 51-100 employees and operates across 4 continents with 40+ partner organizations, holding ECFA accreditation as a stewardship signal. A consolidated giving dashboard references cumulative campaign giving above $5M.

Name

Camino Global

Legal name

CAM International

Website

https://caminoglobal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Camino Global is a non-profit Christian missions organization that mobilizes Latin missionaries to plant churches among Spanish-speaking populations across 4 continents, operating digital platforms, seminaries, and a social-enterprise coffee brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian missionary services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI), Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Christian missionary mobilization
• Hispanic ministry services
• Spanish internet ministry
• Discipleship resources
• Church planting networks

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donor Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting specific missionaries, projects, or general ministry operations. Camino directs as much of gifts as possible toward the designated missionary or project.
2. Planned Giving: Legacy gifts through wills, charitable gift annuities, revocable living trusts, or charitable remainder trusts. Camino tax ID: 75-0800624.
3. Stock Gifts: Appreciated stock can be transferred directly to Camino Global with potential tax benefits for donors.
4. Non-Cash Gifts: In-kind donations of goods or assets other than cash accepted via contact with Accounting Team.
5. Hope Coffee Sales: Ministry enterprise selling high-quality Honduran coffee; net profits support mission ministries and meet physical needs in Honduras.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Camino Global mobilizes, trains, deploys, and supports Spanish-speaking missionaries through team-based field ministry (T2 Teams) across 15 countries on four continents. It complements field deployment with the ObreroFiel Spanish-language internet ministry, theological education partnerships, leader formation programs, Spanish-language discipleship resources, and a coffee social enterprise funding missional work. Revenue is sourced from individual donations, planned giving, and social enterprise proceeds rather than commercial sales.

Product overview

Camino Global offers a comprehensive suite of missionary/discipleship products and services rather than a unified software platform. The core offerings include T2 Teams (Transformation Teams) as the field ministry structure, paired with digital platforms like ObreroFiel for internet ministry reaching Spanish speakers in 140+ countries. Supporting programs include EMERGE Summer Internships for short-term missions, New Life in Christ Discipleship Materials translated into 12 languages, and Seek First/Buscad Primero for leader formation. Social enterprises like Hope Coffee generate mission funding, while TGNA Radio provides broadcast ministry in Central America. The DISRUPTT Initiatives program focuses on developing innovative services and resources. Fundraising support is provided through the Camino Global Impact Fund. Pre-field preparation is supported through partnership with the Center for Intercultural Training (CIT). ECFA accreditation provides donor trust and accountability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ObreroFiel Internet Ministry Spanish-language internet ministry providing tools, resources, and an online bookstore for Spanish-speaking Christian leaders worldwide; reaches 12 million Spanish speakers across 100+ countries.
• T2 Teams (Transformation Teams) Field Ministry Field missionary deployment structure with 30+ teams across 15 fields on four continents, each team comprising 3-6 missionary units emphasizing community, spiritual formation, mutual care, and local decision-making.
• EMERGE Summer Internships Short-term missionary teams of varying sizes spending 4, 6, or 8 weeks in cross-cultural ministry settings, providing exposure to other cultures with meaningful ministry and outreach opportunities.
• Seek First / Buscad Primero Leader Formation Interactive and redemptive leader formation program building communities of leaders committed to Christ-likeness through personal and professional development workshops and retreats.
• New Life in Christ Discipleship Materials Structured discipleship study materials for new believers translated into 12 languages and available as free downloads online, helping individuals begin the process of maturing in faith.
• Hope Coffee Social Enterprise Social enterprise selling high-quality Honduran coffee through hopecoffee.org; net profits fund mission ministries and meet physical needs in Honduras.
• TGNA Radio Christian radio broadcasting with 25 transmitters and 23 repeater sites covering Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico and global internet; first evangelical radio station in Guatemala.
• DISRUPTT Initiatives Strategic initiative for developing innovative services and resources as a platform to catalyze the Church toward global mission through online and offline strategies.
• Hospital Evangelico Medical hospital in Siguatepeque, Honduras founded in 1949 with more than 20 doctors providing medical care paired with gospel witness.
• Ediciones Las Americas (ELA) Publishing Christian publishing house founded by Camino in 1957 in Puebla, Mexico, offering more than 50 years of Christian literature and ministry materials.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and support.

• ObreroFielcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA ministry of Camino Global, ObreroFiel internet-based ministry faithfully serves Spanish-speaking Christian leaders around the world by providing quality ministry materials and services. Reaches 12 million Spanish speakers in 100+ countries.
• Hope CoffeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA ministry enterprise of the Camino Foundation, Hope Coffee provides high-quality Honduran coffee whose mission is missions. Net profits fund existing mission ministries and meet physical needs in Honduras.
• Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)coreOthersCamino Global is an accredited member of ECFA, dedicated to helping Christian ministries earn public trust through adherence to Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship.
• MissioNexuscoreOthersCamino Global is one of seven original founding members of IFMA (founded 1917), now MissioNexus. Represents 35,000 evangelical missionaries deployed by 200+ agencies.
• Global Media OutreachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamino Global and Global Media Outreach partner to provide online follow-up and discipling for millions of Spanish speakers globally through technology and online missionaries.
• Center for Intercultural Training (CIT)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership began in 2006. New Camino missionaries spend average 1-2 months at CIT's 28-acre North Carolina campus for in-depth orientation and cross-cultural training before field deployment.
• TGNA RadiokeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded by Camino (then Central American Mission) missionary Harold Van Broekhoven in 1950. First evangelical radio station in Guatemala with 25 transmitters covering Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico.
• Hospital EvangelicokeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1949 by Camino (then Central American Mission). Located in Siguatepeque, Honduras with 20+ doctors providing medical care with gospel witness.
• Puebla Christian SchoolsupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded 1967 as joint effort of Mexican Indian Mission and Central American Mission (now Camino). Provides Biblically-focused education for missionary children.
• Rio Grande Bible InstitutekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Biblical preparation for those called to ministry, training godly leaders for the Spanish-speaking world.
• Guatemala Bible SeminarykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by William Cameron Townsend in 1923. Has 68 students in daily program and 234 in weekend studies. Prepares Spanish-speaking leaders for ministry.
• SETECAkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral American Theological Seminary founded 1929. Prepares Spanish-speaking men and women for ministry leadership excellence. Students from 20+ countries.
• COMIBAMkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerIberoamerican missionary movement representing large portion of Latin American missions. Vision is for Iberoamerican church to become missionary force taking gospel to every nation.
• Ethnic America NetworkkeyGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner since 2000 for annual Ethnic Ministries Summits. Seeks to establish Regional Networks of ethnic ministries and build database of immigrant people groups.
• Iglesias Centroamericanas (CEGIC)keyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCEGIC is national church association of hundreds of local churches established by Central American Mission (now Camino Global) over the past century.
• Ediciones Las Americas (ELA)supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian publishing house founded by Camino in 1957 in Puebla, Mexico with 50+ years of service. Offers Christian literature and materials.
• Puebla Bible SeminarykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Bible Churches Mexico for theological education, training future pastors for urban ministry contexts.
• ABRE FoundationsupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish foundation dedicated to religious/cultural promotion of Evangelical movement, providing social services to Spanish general public.
• GDQ International Christian SchoolsupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded 1993 in Tirana, Albania. Provides Christ-centered education for international community children, furthering gospel throughout Albania and Balkans.
• IBSTEkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerBible Institute and Theological Seminary of Spain founded 1974 in Barcelona. International community of 18+ nationalities. Camino missionary Pedro Sanjaime serves as Director.
• Colombia International UniversitysupportGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership provides tuition reduction for any Camino missionary, MK, employee, or dependent for any course (except doctoral level).
• Liberty UniversitysupportGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership means many Camino MKs are eligible for Liberty's MK Scholarship program for significant tuition reductions.
• KCBI RadiosupportGTM or Marketing PartnerCamino is a 'ministry impact partner' of KCBI, listener-supported Christian radio broadcasting in Texas and Oklahoma.
• Got QuestionskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partnership for reaching 12 million Spanish speakers in over 100 countries through online ministry resources.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Avant Ministries: Avant Ministries is the parent organization that absorbed Camino Global on July 1, 2019. Avant is a Kansas City-based interdenominational mission agency with a broader geographic focus (historically more Eurasian/Eastern European), making it the most structurally comparable peer as the merged entity's surviving operational platform.
• Wycliffe Global Alliance: Wycliffe is a large evangelical Bible-translation and language-development alliance with global footprint and a similarly long-established brand. Comparable in mission-model maturity, ECFA-style accountability, and interdenominational recruitment approach.
• YWAM (Youth With A Mission): YWAM is a large interdenominational evangelical mission movement with short-term (DTS) and long-term mobilization programs globally — structurally analogous to Camino's EMERGE internship plus long-term field deployment combination, though at vastly larger scale.
• SIM (Serving in Mission): SIM is one of the largest evangelical interdenominational mission agencies with ~4,000 workers across 70+ countries. Comparable to Camino's Avant parent in scale and model, providing a benchmark for what a fully-scaled Camino/Avant combined entity could resemble.

Direct peers

• TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission): TEAM is a US-based interdenominational evangelical mission agency with comparable structure: church-partnered recruitment, support-raising model, ECFA accreditation, and multi-country field teams. A close direct peer at similar scale to Camino pre-merger.
• Latin America Mission: Latin America Mission is a US-based evangelical mission agency with a directly overlapping Latin America / Hispanic ministry focus. The most direct functional peer in terms of target audience and Spanish-language ministry, despite a smaller contemporary scale.
• Mission to the World (MTW): Mission to the World is the PCA's global mission agency with a comparable church-based recruitment model, member-care infrastructure, and field-team deployment structure. A direct model-comparable peer in terms of missionary mobilization process and field structure.
• Pioneers: Pioneers is an interdenominational US mission agency mobilizing church-planting teams among unreached people groups, with comparable structure to Camino: missionary mobilization, support-raising model, field-team deployment, and ECFA accreditation. Highly relevant as a same-model peer.
• ABWE International: ABWE is a US evangelical faith-mission agency with a similar church-based recruitment model, member-care infrastructure, and field-team structure. A direct structural peer for understanding Camino's operational economics and governance.

Others

• COMIBAM: Iberoamerican missionary cooperation network representing a large portion of Latin American missions. Listed as a Camino partner, COMIBAM is a network/ecosystem peer rather than a direct competitor — relevant for understanding Camino's positioning within the Iberoamerican missions movement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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