From Humble Beginnings to The Great Commission
Born in El Salvador during the brutal civil war against communism, Glenn Parada's journey from a child of conflict to an Evangelical Chaplain, missionary, and humanitarian is a living testimony of God's faithfulness. As founder of Glenn Parada Ministries, he carries the Gospel to the farthest corners of the earth — from war-torn villages to the halls of power — and into the most challenging environments imaginable.
"Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."
Mark 16:15 — The Great Commission
The Journey of Pastor Glenn Parada
From birth to mission — witness the story of a life transformed by God's calling. This is why we do what we do.
From Birth to Mission
The full story of Pastor Glenn Parada — from a child fleeing the civil war in El Salvador, to a U.S. Army veteran, to an evangelist carrying the Gospel across the Americas and beyond.
Feeding the Hungry, Restoring Hope
Glenn's missions to El Salvador have fed over 1,000 children, distributed 1,500 toys, assisted 150+ families, and supported six churches with resources and leadership training. This is a deeply personal return to his homeland.
Pastor Glenn stood with evangelical leaders of El Salvador to pray and put God first at the National Day of Prayer in the Asamblea, 2025.
Pastor Glenn Parada in El Salvador on a mission trip feeding children and bringing essential resources to communities in need.
Feeding families, delivering supplies, and sharing the Gospel with communities across El Salvador.
Pastor Glenn Parada serving as Co-Pastor at CONFADES San Marcos, El Salvador — building and strengthening the local church.
Rev. Ricardo Parada preaching in El Salvador — Glenn's father was the first missionary sent from El Salvador to Belize by the Assemblies of God under the leadership of Pastor Juan Bueno.
National Day of Prayer El Salvador 2025
Pastor Glenn stood alongside evangelical leaders of the nation of El Salvador to pray and put God first in the Asamblea Legislativa — a historic moment of spiritual unity and national consecration.
Pastor Glenn stood with evangelical leaders of El Salvador to pray and put God first at the National Day of Prayer in the Asamblea, 2025.
Pastor Glenn praying alongside leaders at the Asamblea Legislativa — consecrating the nation of El Salvador to God.
The Word of God Knows No Walls
In one of the most restricted environments in the world, Pastor Glenn delivered Arabic Christian Bibles to detainees and camouflage Bibles to Navy and Marine personnel — bringing the light of the Gospel where it was needed most.
Pastor Glenn Parada holding Arabic Bibles and camouflage Bibles for the Navy and Marines at GTMO — bringing the Word of God to those who serve and those who are held.
Pastor Glenn with the local church at Guantánamo Bay after delivering the Word — fellowship and faith in the most unlikely of places.
Serving Those Who Serve Others
As Chaplain for We Fund the Blue, Pastor Glenn provides spiritual support during community cleanups, search and rescue missions, and events honoring first responders.
Pastor Glenn in Philadelphia for a community cleanup with We Fund the Blue, serving as Chaplain and leading by example.
Pastor Glenn Parada on a cleanup and search and rescue mission with We Fund the Blue as Chaplain — faith in action on the front lines.
Standing for the Most Vulnerable
Pastor Glenn has been on the ground at the U.S.–Mexico border, witnessing firsthand the humanitarian crisis and collecting IDs of missing children in hopes of reuniting them with their families.
Glenn Parada at the U.S.–Mexico border — witnessing the humanitarian crisis and advocating for those caught in the crossfire.
IDs of mostly children collected by Pastor Glenn Parada in hopes of finding missing children — a heartbreaking reality that drives the ministry's urgency.
Interfaith Leadership & Historic Benedictions
Pastor Glenn has broken barriers as the first Evangelical pastor to deliver a benediction at a Scientology event, and has prayed for the nation alongside President Trump and Franklin Graham.
Pastor Glenn in Los Angeles giving the benediction at a Scientology event — the first Evangelical pastor to do so, building interfaith bridges through compassion and respect.
Pastor Glenn Parada praying for the nation at an event with President Trump and Franklin Graham — faith at the highest levels of leadership.
Historic Benediction — Los Angeles
Watch the historic moment when Pastor Glenn Parada became the first Evangelical minister to deliver a benediction at a Scientology event in Los Angeles — a groundbreaking act of interfaith courage.
Over 1,000 Children Received Christmas Presents
Christmas 2025 was a landmark mission for Glenn Parada Ministries. Over 1,000 children received presents, 1,500 toys were distributed, and families across El Salvador were provided food for the holidays. Every gift, every meal, and every smile is a testament to the generosity of our supporters.
1,000+
Kids Got Presents
1,500
Toys Distributed
6
Churches Supported
Families in El Salvador provided food for the holidays by Glenn Parada Ministries, Christmas 2025.
Children and their presents given by Glenn Parada Ministries — Christmas 2025.
Joy on the faces of children receiving Christmas gifts from Glenn Parada Ministries.
Children celebrating Christmas with gifts and supplies from the ministry.
Smiles and gratitude — children opening their Christmas presents.
Glenn Parada Ministries bringing Christmas joy to children in El Salvador.
Families receiving food and supplies for the holidays.
Children with their Christmas gifts — over 1,000 kids blessed this season.
The Christmas mission in action — distributing toys and bringing hope.
Children and families celebrating the spirit of giving.
Every child deserves a Christmas — Glenn Parada Ministries making it happen.
Volunteers and ministry team distributing presents to children.
Grateful families receiving Christmas blessings from the ministry.
The joy of giving — children unwrapping their Christmas presents.
Families blessed with food and gifts for the holiday season.
Christmas 2025 — a season of hope, love, and generosity in El Salvador.
Children smiling with their new gifts — this is what the mission is all about.
The heart of Glenn Parada Ministries — serving the least of these.
Assemblies of God
Glenn Parada is a Chaplain through the Assemblies of God and trained at the Berean School of the Bible through Global University. His father, Rev. Ricardo Parada, was the first missionary sent from El Salvador to Belize by the Assemblies of God, serving under the leadership of Pastor Juan Bueno — one of the denomination's most influential mission pioneers. This legacy of faith and service imprinted a lifelong calling on Glenn's heart.
Your Support Changes Lives
Every dollar, every prayer, every partnership helps feed children, equip churches, deliver Bibles to the unreached, and bring hope to communities in crisis. The work you see on this page is only possible because of faithful supporters like you.
1,000+
Children Fed
1,500
Toys Given
6
Churches Supported
150+
Families Assisted
Rev. CL Bryant, Senior Pastor
Hear directly from the people whose lives have been changed — your donations fund missions, feed children, deliver Bibles, and bring hope to communities in crisis.
Glenn Parada Ministries is a faith-based organization. All contributions go directly toward mission work, humanitarian aid, and church support.