Juan Acevedo, LOURDES Associate Campus Pastor

Juan was born on August 12, 1975, in San Salvador, El Salvador. Although he was not exposed to the Gospel in his early childhood, everything changed when his mother and grandmother—both formerly Catholic—came to know Jesus and began taking Juan and his brother to church. At fifteen, during a youth camp, Juan surrendered his life to Christ. From that moment forward, he and his entire family served faithfully in their local church.

Juan studied Industrial Engineering and worked more than fifteen years in the industry. During those years, God began stirring his heart toward full‑time ministry. His involvement at Vida Nueva Lourdes, where he and his family had been serving since 2011, played a significant role in confirming that call. Together, they served in youth ministry, praise and worship, and various other areas, growing steadily in their commitment to the church.

In April 2021, God opened the door for Juan to join the Vida Nueva staff full time. He currently serves as the Associate Pastor of the Lourdes Campus and coordinates the Connection Centers across all campuses. In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, Juan also teaches Bible at New Life Christian School.

Juan and his wife Sara (married November 23, 2002) have two sons: Abdiel (born 2005) and Eliezer (born 2007). Juan’s passion is to shepherd people, strengthen the church, and help others grow in their walk with Christ.