How We Got Started: Haiti
The Birth of the Movement in Haiti
The roots of the current Caribbean Charis Alliance movement trace back to 1994 in the United States through Grace Brethren North American Missions. That year, GBNAM sponsored Église Évangélique de la Paix, a Haitian church plant in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. When the church was forced to vacate its worship space due to the building's sale, Dr. Chuck Davis, GBNAM’s Southeast Regional Career Missionary, stepped in to help. He assisted in securing a new facility and ensuring the church’s continued growth and impact.
This pivotal moment sparked a lasting partnership between Chuck and the church, which remains strong today. Since then, three additional Haitian churches have been planted in South Florida, each becoming part of the Charis Fellowship family.
The Growth of the Movement in Haiti
As the Haitian churches flourished in South Florida, their leaders felt a deep calling to take the gospel back to their homeland. In 2005, with support from GBNAM, Pastor Elysee Joseph, Pastor Dumont Cardichon, and Dr. Chuck Davis embarked on an exploratory trip to Haiti. That same year, they planted the first church in LaBolle, just outside Cap-Haïtien, with significant guidance from Pastor Dumont.
In 2007, the Haiti ministry transitioned under the care of Ocala Grace Brethren Church in Florida, where Chuck Davis served as pastor until 2009. Then, in 2010, the newly formed Caribbean Vision Ministries, Inc., under Chuck’s leadership, took on the mission’s support.
Today, this movement continues to thrive. Haiti is now home to 50 Charis Alliance churches, a testament to God’s work through faithful partnerships and dedicated leaders.
The Call to Prayer and Support
Pray for peace and security in Haiti amidst ongoing social unrest and economic instability, as well as the challenges of recruiting and protecting ministry teams.
Ask for provision and relief from the high cost of living, including inflation, food shortages, and the difficulty of safe and affordable travel.
Pray for stronger partnerships with external organizations and individuals, and for churches in Haiti to overcome communication barriers and work together more effectively.
Lift up Caribbean Vision Ministries as they focus on their efforts in Cap Haitien, surrounding areas, and Lascahobs, asking for God’s guidance in their mission.
