Ministry Focus
Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. This country has gone through turmoil and political unrest for years. But despite financial and political chaos, Haiti is responding to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Francklin was appointed as a missionary of Missions Door in 2006 to serve as the youth and children’s ministries coordinator. He works with the pastors of the churches that are associated with Missions Door in Haiti, helping those churches develop children’s and youth ministries, leadership training, church growth, and English as a second language programs in their local congregations. Francklin is also responsible for organizing camps and Christmas outreach projects. Since January 2010, he is taken on the role of coordinator for short-term mission teams with Missions Door.
Faith Story
Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. This country has gone through turmoil and political unrest for years. But despite financial and political chaos, Haiti is responding to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Francklin was appointed as a missionary of Missions Door in 2006 to serve as the youth and children’s ministries coordinator. He works with the pastors of the churches that are associated with Missions Door in Haiti, helping those churches develop children’s and youth ministries, leadership training, church growth, and English as a second language programs in their local congregations. Francklin is also responsible for organizing camps and Christmas outreach projects. Since January 2010, he is taken on the role of coordinator for short-term mission teams with Missions Door.
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Despite struggles and setbacks, an easygoing island puts family first
Haiti became the first modern country in the world to be independently governed by black citizens after a slave revolt achieved independence from France in 1804. To celebrate their Independence Day, January 1, Haitians gather for a traditional meal of pumpkin soup.
After a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti in 2010, an estimated 300,000 people died and one fifth of the country's population was left homeless. Political and public health challenges have limited the rate of recovery, but reconstruction continues.
Haiti's sandy beaches and crystal waters offset its rough mountainous landscape. The country generates income from agriculture, mining, manufacturing and tourism. Visitors enjoy Port-au-Prince art markets, palm-waving beaches and historic sites like the Citadelle Laferrière.
Rural farmers and urban workers approach life with an easygoing perspective and dedication to family. Younger generations show respect for their elders. Families attach tremendous prestige to education, although the quality of Haitian schools varies greatly.
Your participation with Missions Door supports evangelism, leadership training, children's ministry and water projects in Haiti.
Cultural Snapshot
Haitians paint school buses and pickup trucks — called camionettes or tap taps — with colorful designs, often fondly giving the vehicles personal names.
Faith Fact
Roughly half the population of Haiti practices voodoo that blends Catholic, African and Taíno traditions.
Country Profile
Population: 10 million, 34% ages 0–14
Major Religions: 80% Catholic, 16% Protestant
Languages: French (preferred for commerce), Creole
Literacy: 60%
Poverty: 60%
People living with HIV/AIDS: 150,000
Ministry service area:
International
Ministry location:
, Haiti