OUR STORY

Our Missionary Journey: From Venezuela to the Dominican Republic

A Miraculous Beginning in Venezuela (2015)

Our missionary journey began in Venezuela in 2015. Honestly, just getting there was a miracle. We arrived on a tourist visa, and less than a week later, we were informed that new tourist visas would now require pre-approval before entering the country. We hadn’t known it at the time, but our arrival had come just under the wire. It was a tremendous reminder that God was already paving the way.

Ministry in the Midst of Crisis

We spent nearly five incredible years in Venezuela—some of the most challenging years economically for the country. We faced widespread insecurity and civil unrest, but ministry was a completely different story. Despite the turmoil, we walked alongside many wonderful people in their journey of faith and witnessed God transform lives in truly powerful ways.

To this day, we remain in contact with many of those we served. They’re more than just people we ministered to—they’re dear friends in the faith.

In 2019, God made it clear that our time in Venezuela was coming to an end. As the country’s instability worsened, the United States embassy was forced to vacate. Around that same time, the Lord gave both Sarah and me peace that our chapter in Venezuela had closed.

Leaving was heartbreaking. Our ministry had extended beyond spiritual discipleship—we were also helping provide food and basic necessities during a time when so many were in need. There were hardly any days when fewer than ten people were gathered around our table. That table had become a hub of grace, truth, and provision.

A Painful Departure (2019)

A New Invitation

While we were packing to leave Venezuela, I received a Facebook message from an acquaintance in the Dominican Republic, inviting us to come and serve. Our initial response was “no”—we were hopeful that the situation in Venezuela might turn around. Unfortunately, that day never came.

Seeking Direction and Finding Clarity

After returning to the United States, we began praying and asking God what our next steps should be. In His perfect timing, He clearly opened the door for us to serve in the Dominican Republic. We arrived in August of 2020, right in the midst of the COVID pandemic. And yet again, God worked out every detail.

A New Chapter of Disciple-Making

Since arriving in the Dominican Republic, we have seen God do exactly what He did in Venezuela—transform lives in ways only He can. We’re privileged to serve as part of a tremendous missionary team. Together, we are committed to life-on-life disciple-making, walking with people as they learn to follow Jesus.

Join the Mission

Would you consider partnering with us as we continue this disciple-making journey here in the Dominican Republic? Or maybe—just maybe—God is stirring something in your own heart to come and serve. However He leads, we pray you’ll be part of the story He is writing here.