Héctor Soto and Daniel Montoya
Héctor Soto is a songwriter, worship leader, pianist, and professional translator. Daniel Montoya is a professional drummer, songwriter, artist, and psychologist. Together, they founded La Misión in southeastern Costa Rica in 2002.
From his teenage years, Héctor ministered through worship music in evangelical churches. Later, he and Daniel received God’s call to serve as full-time missionaries among local communities and indigenous peoples. Throughout his life, Héctor has maintained a deep passion for writing Christian songs rooted in Scripture—songs that not only honor God but also inspire faith, hope, and trust in the Lord within their community.
Over the years, Héctor has written dozens of worship songs, many of which have become beloved hymns in local churches and communities. As Héctor often says, “Every song was dictated to me by the Lord. They are not new songs; somewhere in heaven they are already being sung.”
Daniel has been a drummer for nearly thirty years and has also written beautiful songs of faith and worship. Beyond music, he is an accomplished artist with a special passion for freehand drawing and doodling, using creativity as another avenue to express God’s gifts.
For nearly twenty-five years, Héctor and Daniel have faithfully served their community by teaching the love of Christ, the power of faith and worship, and the blessing of giving and serving others through the unique talents God has entrusted to them. When they come together to lead worship, their passion becomes tangible and deeply inspiring to those who listen.
In addition to their ministry work, they have helped create meaningful employment opportunities within their community.
Héctor also serves as the Director of Christian Immersion Spanish Academy (CISA), a language school that welcomes students from around the world to learn Spanish through professional instruction and cultural immersion.
Daniel is the Director of Café Misión Costa Rica, a coffee company dedicated to producing high-quality Costa Rican coffee—from the plant to the package—while supporting local families and community development.
Together, Héctor and Daniel continue to use their gifts, creativity, and faith to impact lives, strengthen communities, and bring glory to God.