Ministry Focus
Nilda has been called to evangelism and church planting, bringing the Gospel to communities where no church has yet been established. In Matthew 9:37–38, Jesus said, “The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest.” These words remain deeply relevant today. Entire communities are waiting to hear about Christ. Nilda is currently serving in San Juan de la Maguana DR, holding outdoor worship services, visiting families door to door, discipling new believers, and establishing new churches. God has been faithful, and she is already seeing fruit.
Faith Story
Nilda is the fifth daughter of a Christian couple who served as leaders of the Evangelical Christian Church in her community. She grew up guided by their example and the teaching of the Word of God. At eight years old, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, and at eleven, she publicly testified to her faith through baptism.
From the ages of twelve to twenty-eight, Nilda served as a teacher of children and teenagers, both in the church and in Christian schools. Throughout her youth, she taught Sunday School, an experience that shaped her heart for the next generations. She also served as a translator for the U.S.-based Christian publishers Lamp and Light and Rod and Staff.
Her grandmothers were also examples of faith, teaching her to love God with passion, to pray, and to forgive. From childhood, she watched her parents preach and serve, witnessing people being saved and healed. Their example ignited her calling to evangelism and church planting.
Today, Nilda serves the Lord by fulfilling the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19–20, sharing the Gospel with passion because the fire of God does not allow her to remain silent. To the glory of God, she and those serving alongside her are already seeing the fruit of lives transformed by the power of the Gospel.
Family
God blessed Nilda with marriage and five children—three daughters and two sons—whom she has guided in the ways of the Lord.
WAYS TO SUPPORT
Nilda by making a financial donation using a Credit Card or by Direct Debit (ACH).
Learn more about where this ministry happens
A vibrant country with colonial history embraces joyful celebrations that outshine the obstacles
The Dominican Republic is quintessentially Caribbean, and the most popular of the islands for tourists to enjoy palm-waving beaches, waterfalls, whale watching and more.
The country’s capital, Santo Domingo, also boasts the oldest European city, with an ornate cathedral as old as the 16th century and architecture marking La Ciudad Colonial's continual history ever since.
In the midst of the beautiful landscape, roughly a third of Dominicans live below the poverty line, or half of all Dominican children. Energy shortages are common.
But in spite of challenging economic conditions, Dominicans celebrate life through year-round fiestas patronales and vibrant music and dance. It hasn't taken long for the rapid beats of merengue to spread from the Dominican's shores to capture hearts around the world.
Your partnership with Missions Door extends social outreach, leadership development and church planting in the Dominican Republic.
Cultural Snapshots
Dominicans have a special passion for baseball. Many professional players go on to join the United States' major leagues.
Faith Fact
Evangelical Protestantism and its emphasis on family values has become increasingly popular among low-income Dominicans, whose family structures are commonly unstable.
Country Profile
Population: 10 million
Major Religions: 95% Catholic
Languages: Spanish (official)
Literacy: 90%
Poverty: 34%
Ministry service area:
International
Ministry location:
, Dominican Republic