CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT HAVE THE FINAL WORD
Survival should never be the only future someone can see.
A different future
is possible.
Across Costa Rica, exploitation, trafficking, poverty, and limited opportunity can make survival feel like the only way forward. Divergent Life walks alongside men, women, and children—building relationships that restore hope, reveal new possibilities, and create practical pathways toward skills, sustainable work, independence, purpose, and freedom through the love of Jesus.
HOW A DIFFERENT FUTURE BECOMES POSSIBLE
Survival can cloud hope. But when someone is seen, known, and given a real opportunity, a different future can begin to come into view.
HOPE BEGINS WITH BEING SEEN
“Maybe my story isn’t over.”
We go where people are, listen without judgment, and keep showing up. Through consistent presence, genuine relationship, and transforming love, trust grows and hope begins to return.
HOPE GROWS INTO POSSIBILITY
“Maybe there is another path for me.”
As relationship deepens, we discover each person’s strengths, dreams, interests, needs, and barriers. What once seemed impossible begins to look like a future they could actually pursue.
OPPORTUNITY CREATES A WAY FORWARD
“I can take a real next step.”
Education, practical skills, meaningful work, mentoring, and discipleship turn possibility into real choices, growing confidence, sustainable income, and increasing independence.
FREEDOM EQUALS PURPOSE
“I can embrace a different future – and mentor others.”
As independence, purpose, and relationship with Jesus take root, people are equipped not only to move forward themselves, but eventually to lead, disciple, mentor, and help others discover hope.
OPPORTUNITY FOR TODAY. A VISION FOR TOMORROW.
We believe hope must become something tangible. That means creating real opportunities to learn, work, earn, grow, and build toward greater independence—while developing pathways that can lead to even more opportunity in the future. That sets up Barefoot Socials as the near-term opportunity and Casa Esperanza as the longer-term vision without explaining either one too early.
WHY NOW MATTERS
When someone is ready for a different future, timely support can make the difference between moving forward and slipping back into survival.
A window of hope can close quickly.
REAL STEPS MATTER NOW
Many women are ready to step away from survival-based decisions, but readiness alone is not enough. When income, support, and practical opportunity are missing, desperation can pull them back into the same cycle. That is why we move quickly to build relationship, provide encouragement, and create meaningful pathways toward work, stability, and lasting change.
RESOURCES
Helpful guides and packets to learn more, get involved, and partner with us in our mission.
CHURCH SPEAKING
GUIDE
Invite Tim & Beverly to speak at your church.
Discover speaking topics, ministry testimony, and practical ways your church can partner—through prayer, giving, mission teams, and long-term partnership.
- Speaking topics & testimonies
- What to expect
- Ministry overview
- Ways your church can get involved
- How to schedule
COMMUNITY & CORPORATE SPEAKING GUIDE
Inspire your organization. Ignite change.
Explore speaking opportunities and how your business or organization can partner through sponsorships, teams, events, and projects that make a real impact.
- Keynote & presentation topics
- Event formats
- About Tim & Beverly
- Ways your organization can get involved
- Booking information
CASA ESPERANZA VISION GUIDE
Help us purchase a boutique hotel and transform lives.
Learn the vision, plan, and impact of Casa Esperanza—our boutique hotel restoration that will provide safety, employment, discipleship, and a new beginning for women rebuilding their lives.
- Why a boutique hotel
- The restoration model
- Renovation & phases
- Funding opportunities
- How you can help
- FAQs
COSTA RICA MISSION TEAM GUIDE
Come serve. Experience transformation.
Get all the details about joining a 5–7 day mission trip—ministry opportunities, itinerary, costs, packing list, and how your team can make an eternal difference.
- 5-7 day itinerary
- Ministry opportunities
- Lodging, meals & transportation
- Costs & what's included
- What to pack & travel info
- Who should come
- Next steps