by Karen Bradshaw | Jan 31, 2026
Wow! What a week! We had 25 team members arrive in Cabarete, Dominican Republic, to serve local Haitian and Dominican communities. Many have served with Disciples Village before, and for a few, this was their first mission trip. But they all agreed, it wouldn’t be their last!!
Our construction team served in Oma Bajita, where Pastor Lucianne leads the Villa Redencion Church. Our entire team enjoyed worshipping with his congregation on Sunday and the construction team served in the community Monday – Thursday, replacing the roof on a house that is home to three different families. Several of the local men joined in to help with the project, allowing the team to share both construction skills and the love of Jesus.
The evangelism team served in Oma Bajita, as well, on Monday, Calleion de la Loma on Tuesday, Lacienaga on Wednesday, and shared the Good News with vendors up and down the beach on Thursday. We saw the fruits of our labor with ten professions of faith and many seeds were planted along the way that we pray will take root. We also had many opportunities to pray with Believers and encourage them in their walk with the Lord.
by Karen Bradshaw | Jan 25, 2026
By: Rob Mathis, Director of Pastors’ Training Institute
During our mission trip to the Dominican Republic last week, I had the privilege of teaching 27 local pastors in the first of a six-part pastoral training series.
Each evening, these pastors faithfully gathered to study The Message and the Messenger. Even on nights when the electricity went out, they continued learning by the light of their cell phones—a powerful testimony to their hunger for God’s Word and their commitment to faithfully serving their churches.
At the conclusion of the week, each pastor received a Thompson Chain-Reference Bible and a Certificate of Completion. These resources provide not only recognition for their hard work but also practical tools for biblical study, theology, and sermon preparation. Through this ongoing training, we are equipping Haitian and Dominican pastors to faithfully proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and shepherd their congregations with confidence and biblical truth.
A special thank you to Jefferson, our interpreter, whose outstanding work throughout the week made this training possible. His faithful service and clear communication were an incredible blessing to both the pastors and our teaching team.
by Bill Howard | Jan 8, 2026
Praise The Lord! With multiple obstacles in their path, Karen Bradshaw and Dr. Mark A. Byard (both from Dothan, Alabama) persevered and with the Lord’s blessings, were able to successfully complete Diore’s surgery! Three prior attempts for this surgery had failed – miserably. But now, in God’s timing, the Lord made a way where there was no way. When we were at our lowest point – God came through with a miracle; He lined up all the people; He opened all the doors; and even with satan raising obstacle after obstracle, The Lord did what only He could do and provided the blessing.
Special thanks to our Medical Director, Karen Bradshaw and her close friend, Dr. Mark Byard. They stepped out in faith and into the darkness of Haiti and allowed God to use them in a great way. They were the hands and feet of Jesus this week. I have the deepest respect for both of them.
Added note: Diore made a very quick and complete recovery and has a much better quality of life following surgery. God is Good!
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