August News Update

Keys to Serving Success

The first key to serving success is having a willingness to serve. Serving God on the mission field was an easy way for me to step into ministry. I first did physical tasks and later grew in ministry gifts and higher management. […]

Power In The Word

The summer of 1973, my family was living in West Boylston, Massachusetts, and my parents were the directors of Camp Woodhaven. In July, on a steamy summer day, they loaded us children into a 1964 Ford Econoline van and drove us three miles to Lake Waushacum to go swimming. […]

Strengthening Marriages

The pandemic has stressed families and relationships all over the world, and the DR is no exception. Our health center director, Llennifer Santos Morrobel, was burdened by the number of couples and families whose relationships have been strained during the past year and wanted to do something about the situation. […]

Developing Young Leaders

How can we help pour into the next generation of leaders to become ambassadors for Christ in their schools and eventually the workplace? We must start now by pouring Biblical principles into their lives for daily leadership. […]

July News Update

Baptism in Concrab

It is wonderful seeing new Christians being faithful to our Lord and Savior by following through with believer’s baptism. We had a beautiful water baptism festival with all of our churches in the month of April at our church in Concrab. […]

Do What You Can

The saying, “Your mission field starts where your two feet are” is so true. We are all called to this ministry of reaching others with the hope and love of Jesus. I am blessed to spend a significant amount of time in Haiti.[…]

June Podcast

What does it take to help students discover a life of meaning and purpose? Today's episode welcomes a conversation with Pastor JP and Pastor Pedro from LifePointe Church in Eustis, Florida, as they share how they are helping their students live life on mission. […]

A Class to Remember 

Although classes started and will finish virtually this year, the class of 2021 wanted to experience as many of the traditions as possible. During the first week of class, they contacted the school director, Keyla Mercado, to ask about having a lanzamiento celebration. […]

New Missions High School

A few days ago, I interviewed one of our high school students, Jean Kendy Lambert. Before me was a young man—intelligent, respectful, and with the light of Jesus in his eyes! I felt blessed to be talking with him, and realized that each student like him is a fulfillment of our vision for the high school. […]

June News Update

Feed My Sheep

I enjoy grocery shopping so that I can select what looks good and fresh. Some people conveniently have prime delivery do it all. Shopping is different in Haiti. My son, Charlie, may need to make several trips into the city—searching various warehouses to find enough food to feed over 8,000 children. He looks for the best to feed our students. […]

I've Got Questions

Jesus asked 307 questions throughout Scripture. I love questions because they help us learn and stretch our thinking. As I examine the questions Jesus asked, I see three that stand out to help us better understand ourselves. Why are you afraid? Who do you say I am? What do you want me to do for you? […]

Orphaned But Not Alone

Who doesn’t love a story with a happy ending? Meet my 16-year-old friend, George Jean (who has been sponsored by Jeffrey and Amy Vardis since 2014). George lived in a predominantly poor Haitian community, Redemption Village. Work, money, and food were always scarce. […]

May News Update

Let the Children Come

In Matthew 19, when children started to run to Jesus, the disciples stopped them. When Jesus saw this, He rebuked His disciples and told them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” […]

Churches Post COVID-19

In October, our pastors chose a new verse for the 2020-2021 school year: Psalm 67:2. The Creole version is their prayer, “Please have pity on us and send Your blessings. […]

May Podcast

Life is Good

There is a song the musical group The Hoppers sing: “Life is good ‘cause God is…life is good ‘cause I’m His.” The Bible says in Psalm 40:8, “I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.” Yes, I love life. I love God. I love His will for my life. […]