Just before the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010, God clearly directed me, after serving as a senior pastor for 25 years, to “move to Haiti and start an orphanage.” I began praying and researching what steps to take next. Five weeks after receiving that calling, I visited Haiti for the first time and met three extraordinary men: brothers Jimmy and Patrick Georges, along with their friend, Alex Alincy. At the time, none of us realized that God had given the three of us the exact same vision—to rescue homeless children and provide them with hope.

On January 12, 2010, just one month after we committed to starting the orphanage, a 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, claiming more than 300,000 lives and leaving countless people homeless, hungry, and orphaned. Among those who lost their lives was our dear friend, Alex Alincy. In February 2010, Alex’s House Orphanage was established and named in his honor.

As we welcomed children into the orphanage and began raising them, it quickly became clear that the small home in Port-au-Prince where we were living was no longer adequate. We prayed, trusted God, and raised the necessary funds to build a new campus in Kaliko, located 33 miles north of Port-au-Prince. After twelve months of intensive labor, thirty-three children, along with house parents and staff, moved into their beautiful new home in September 2012. It was a day of tremendous celebration and gratitude for all the Lord had done.

As the children settled into a safe and nurturing environment, my heart became burdened for the surrounding villages. Everywhere I looked, I saw people without access to clean water, children without educational opportunities, and families trapped in cycles of poverty with few avenues for improvement. Most importantly, I saw an overwhelming need for the light of Jesus Christ to shine into the spiritual darkness that permeated so many communities.

Over time, Alex’s House became much more than an orphanage.

Our team began ministering in villages through local churches. Mission teams joined us, serving through medical clinics, Bible schools, life-skills training, and food distribution. We established a Pastor Training Program and began offering specialized training for worship leaders and those serving in children’s ministries.

In the fall of 2015, God expanded our vision once again as Disciples’ Village was born.  Our original calling was to impact the lives of 33 children. Today, our calling is much greater—to help transform the lives of thousands.

With the support of faithful individuals and partnering churches across the United States, we now serve villages throughout Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Our mission is Village Advancement through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.