6:8 Ministries and The Living Waters Ranch

In the nearly 20 years since 6:8 Ministries was founded, the nonprofit faith-based organization has done a lot of good in Costa Rica.

The nonprofit takes its name from Micah 6:8, a verse in the Bible that reads, “To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” The verse guides the nonprofit’s mission, which helps provide practical, life-giving ministry.

The team is made up of local bilingual Costa Ricans and U.S. citizens, who run feeding centers serving more than 800 meals a week for local children and houseless people, teach free English classes, afternoon Bible clubs, and a “sponsor a child’s school expenses” program, among other things.

This critical work is why Atlantic Logistics chose the organization to receive this month’s donation through the Atlantic Cares program.

Schooling is free in Costa Rica, said Founder Spencer Boulter, but families are required to buy uniforms, school supplies and textbooks, which often is cost prohibitive for the disadvantaged. People can sponsor a child for a year’s worth of school supplies for $225.

“We also have lots of mission teams where people can come down and build a relationship with their [sponsored] kid and see them,” he said. “Sometimes they come down for a mission first, and then choose to sponsor a child they meet. That happens quite a bit.”

6:8 Ministries also has two church plants in Costa Rica: a traditional church called Living Waters Ranch focused on nature and targeting those in need, and one in the city of San Jose, targeting houseless people who are not welcomed in local churches.

“It’s unorthodox and a ministry I’m rather proud of,” Boulter said.

The nonprofit’s biggest ongoing project is launching a third church site, called “The Beach,” which will focus on coastal community outreach and offering restful getaways for priests, veterans and first responders.

“It’s been suggested that part of the problem [with scandals in the church] is they’re ministering from an empty cup, and never take time to rest or get refilled,” Boulter said. “So we want to provide Shepherd’s Rest, and provide a place for them to come and take refuge and pour into them.”

The center is targeting a September 2025 opening date, when the first team, a group of Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officers, will visit for a retreat.

One way to support 6:8 Ministries is through their annual fundraiser, Bourbon & BBQ, held on Saturday, May 3 at 1136 Fruit Cove Road in St. John’s County. The event includes a barbecue dinner, bourbon tastings, live music, live and silent auctions, a raffle and more. Tickets start at $100 or $900 for a table of 10.

Other ways to support 6:8 Ministries include sponsoring school supplies for a child, adopting a day of ministry costs, or donating to specific missionary staff members.

“I would say the biggest thing I’ve learned in 20 years is that love always wins,” Boulter said. “We’ve done a lot of initiatives and projects, but in the most successful ones there is always love.”

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