Since 1950's, the property where the Lutheran Center is located, has been owned by the Lutheran Church in Guatemala. It first served as home of the "Christ the Great Physician" Lutheran Church and the Santa Rosa Hospital.
In 1960, it became "The Lutheran Center" and housed the Lutheran Hour Radio ministries and the new congregation "La Resurrection".
During 1970 served all the Lutheran congregations and groups for religious retreats, bible studies and worship services. Today the retreat center expanded its services by including the accomodations of missionary families servig with the Lutheran Bible Translators and hosting organizations which promote human well being and social development.