Poto mitan. It means “pillars of society” and is a term often used to describe Haitian women. Many of these women are their family’s sole breadwinner, frequently selling goods in the markets to keep their children fed. In an effort to foster family stability, Pastor Samuel and his team launched a microfinance program in 2016 designed to help women grow their businesses.
Read MoreRecent headlines have once again shed light on corruption and violence in the Caribbean nation of Haiti. Rather than take our media’s interpretation of current events at face value, we asked a native Haitian—our partner Pastor Samuel Metelus—to explain it to us.
Read MoreIt may seem unlikely that a playground can help children in poverty-stricken areas encounter Jesus, but for 25+ years, the folks at Kids Around the World have seen the proof that it’s so.
Read MoreWhat happens when a Christian school community becomes passionate about supporting a cause? They go all in, encouraging students to lead the way! On February 15th, a...
Read MoreGod has a plan. All in God’s time. God doesn’t waste anything. In my heart, I know these things are true. Yet, sometimes, I struggle to believe them....
Read MoreBack in January 2018, a group of men from Mariners Church went to Haiti to talk sustainability with Pastor Sam. Because the team was small, they had the opportunity to...
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