One of the main objectives for our
trip to Haiti last month was to meet with local pastors, build connections
and explore the possibility of coordinating an effort for American churches to
partner with them. (My pictures of one such meeting here,
here
and here.)
Thankfully, that objective is now coming to fruition due to Adventures In
Missions's leadership in Haiti.
There's a couple reasons why I'm very excited about the opportunity for
American churches to partner with churches in Haiti.
Compassion International, World Vision, and many other organizations have
already proven that these kinds of partnerships can be mutually edifying for the
body of Christ, both for churches in America and in other countries.
Relief efforts could go to a lot of different organizations in Haiti, but
this is an opportunity for relief to go through the body of Christ in Haiti,
directly to the people from people who are already known and trusted in their
communities.
Every single pastor I met in Haiti is a rock-solid spiritual leader. In
fact, this
man is probably the wisest pastor I've ever met. Just sitting near him,
listening to him speak and pray left all of us on the team with a sense of awe.
These men are tremendous spiritual leaders who are well respected.
Through Adventures In Missions, you can visit your Haitian partnership
church, both in the short-term and in the future.
The need is so great in Haiti right now, especially as the rainy season is
upon them with very few shelters. Our support can help the Haitian churches rise
up and be both a spiritual and physical shelter in their communities.
The average Haitian lives on an average of $400/year, so small amounts of
money can make a very significant impact. That means American churches of any
size, of any financial status, can make a huge difference.
Here's
a video from our trip about the Haiti Church to Church Partnership.
MORE INFO: If you're interested in learning more about
partnering with a church in Haiti, read more about the
Haiti Church to Church partnership on Adventures In Missions' website. An
AIM representative will be happy to contact you personally about the partnership
opportunities and talk through it with you, as well. Just use the contact form
on their site.
Posted in Daily Thoughts by Lanny Richardson on 3/9/2010
Home from Haiti with a few pictures and thoughts about my journey.
Everywhere you look there are 2 different overall views that you will see in Haiti. The devastation is on every street and the results of the earthquake has impacted every level of the nation - rich/poor, churched/unchurched and government/civil.
The tent cities are everywhere and the people within them are helpless and hurting. When you go in a tent city the people automatically rush to you thinking you are there to give food, water or tarps. One of the most amazing things is that if you start to pray for people in the tent cities, they will take your hand and place it on the part of the body they want you to pray for. The rainy season is approaching ... Can you imagine having your whole family live in one of these communities below during all of the floods and rain that are about to hit your tent?
Yet, among all of the devastation and chaos, THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST IS ALIVE & WELL! The Kingdom of God is moving mightily and I was humbled to see the palpable presence of our King _ JESUS in Haiti. Every person that God introduced me to in Haiti - Haitian or Non-Haitian - all shared the same stories ... "We have never experienced a move of God like this in our lives."
Imagine being in the central park of your capital city and watching & participating with over 500,000 people worshipping and crying out to "Petit Jezee" (Creole for Son, JESUS) for Him to rule and reign in your country.
Every Haitian Pastor that you speak with agrees that God is calling the Spiritual Fathers of Haiti to AWAKE, ARISE and ALIGN themselves for the ADVANCEMENT of the Kingdom of God. Keep praying for all of the pastors of Haiti. God is on the move and we are moving with Him! Pray especially for the pastor in the picture below with me. Pastor Christian Maisonneuve is a mighty man of God who has been anointed by God to lead the coalition of 1,000 pastors that God had me network with while in Haiti.
I stand amazed at all that God accomplished in and through me while in Haiti. Your prayers and financial support enabled me to serve uninhibited. Knowing that God is using others to help send some is exciting. Because you gave, I followed God and Haiti is being changed forever and me, too!
I believe we will see a reverse of the curse in Haiti. Keep praying ... Keep watching and Keep Partnering with me and AIM to reap the eternal rewards of your investment.
One of the main objectives for 
