JOURNEY COMMUNITY CHURCH AND NORTH POINT COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVE FAITHFULLY

by | Jul 4, 2026

Thank you, Journey Community Church in Evans, GA, and North Point Community Church in Columbia, SC, for sharing the love of Jesus in such a tangible and meaningful way!

Together, you provided new roofs for two families and shared the Gospel with the children of Sabaneta de Yásica through Vacation Bible School.

Your kindness, talents, and faithfulness are making a lasting impact on the families and children we serve. We are so grateful for the way you served with joy, compassion, and a heart for Christ.

Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus. We are blessed to serve alongside you and look forward to what God will do through us together again next year!

MILESTONES CHURCH AND VILLAGE CHURCH SHARE GOD’S LOVE

by | Jun 27, 2026

We spent another marvelous week serving the Lord in the Dominican Republic.  Thank you to Village Church and Milestones Church from South Carolina for blessing those in need through your dedication, compassion, and willingness to serve.

Together, we were able to replace the roof of a family’s home, share the love of Christ with children through Vacation Bible School, and encourage many families in the communities we serve.

Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus. Your willingness to serve is making a difference in the lives of others and helping us share the hope of Christ.

May God continue to bless each of you as you faithfully bless others!

ALEX’S HOUSE YOUNG MEN CREATE COMMUNITY OUTREACH

by | May 18, 2026

Four of our students from Alex’s House—Wilkens, Louis Pierre, Mickey, and Renel—are building an outreach ministry to serve children in local communities. Each month, they gather with children to pray, sing, share Bible stories, and simply spend time together. They regularly serve in Haut-du-Cap and Plaine du Nord, bringing attention, care, and hope to children who need to know they are seen and loved.

For their May outreach, they celebrated Haitian Flag Day with the children in the community. Wilkens opened the event with songs and prayer, followed by Mickey, who explained what the Haitian flag represents and why May 18 is an important day in Haitian history.  The children had many questions and were excited to receive small Haitian flags from Renel, while Louis Pierre captured the special day through photographs.

Through this simple gathering, these four young men reminded the children that God loves them and that they are part of a rich history they can be proud of. What began as a monthly outreach is becoming a meaningful way for these young men to share the love of Christ and invest in the next generation.

JEREMY WEISEL STEPS INTO ROLE AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

by | Feb 15, 2026

We are excited to welcome Jeremy Weisel as our new Construction Project Manager at Disciples’ Village!

Jeremy is from Southern Illinois, where he enjoys a full life as a parts and warehouse manager and as a fourth-generation farmer. He farms alongside his dad on a 300-acre farm where they grow wheat, beans, and corn.

His faith journey has deeply shaped who he is. His life was transformed when Pastor Rob Mathis led him to the Lord. Since then, they have continued serving together at Oak Grove Baptist Church, where Jeremy serves as chairman of the deacons.

Jeremy married Rhonda in 1998, and together they have spent years investing in others and walking alongside people through all seasons of life.

One of the first projects they worked on together was building safe homes for girls rescued from trafficking.

Jeremy’s first trip to Haiti was more than 10 years ago, and it left a lasting mark on his heart. Since then, mission trips—especially those focused on disaster relief and building homes for disadvantaged people—have become an important part of his life and calling.

His service has taken him to communities in the United States, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, where he has had opportunities to use his construction skills to help others.

Jeremy’s heart is to love people well and serve faithfully, wherever God calls him.

“I want others to see God’s love lived out through me by ministering, sharing God’s love, making disciples, and building relationships with others.”

— Jeremy Weisel

Bill Howard, Founder of Disciples’ Village, is looking forward to having Jeremy join the team:

“Adding Jeremy to the team is a real blessing. He leads by example, serves without hesitation, and brings both practical skill and a genuine heart for people. I’m looking forward to what God will do through him.”

— Bill Howard, Founder

Karen Bradshaw, Administrator, has also had the opportunity to serve alongside Jeremy on numerous mission trips:

“Disciples’ Village is blessed to have Jeremy step into the role of Construction Project Manager. I have had the pleasure of serving with Jeremy on numerous mission trips. His construction skills are surpassed only by his love of serving God through serving others.”

— Karen Bradshaw, Administrator

From Bill, our staff, and our entire Disciples’ Village family, we welcome Jeremy on board!

We are grateful to have Jeremy joining the team and look forward to many years of serving together. We are excited to see how God will use his skills, experience, and heart for ministry as he serves through Disciples’ Village.

Welcome to the Disciples’ Village family, Jeremy!

MAKING NEW FRIENDS IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

by | 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.

PASTORS’ TRAINING INSTITUTE REACHES LOCAL PASTORS IN THE DR

by | 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.

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