Why we do it
As Christians, we are called to love and care for those around us. We believe this caring love does not end at international boundaries. Join us in caring for our brothers & sisters in Haiti.
our Oversite Board
Dave & Becky St John
Chairman
Dave and Becky have been on the mission board for the past 25 years. They have a passion for the Haitian people ever since their first trip to Haiti.
Dave and Becky serve as chairman and oversee the Men and Women’s bible School, teaching the native pastors. Dave is a sales representative for Precision Ag and Pioneer seed and Becky has a home day care business. Last year they took 3 of their grandkids to Haiti and are looking forward to taking the other 6 grandkids in the future.
Sam & Laura Dinius
Sam and Laura have been on the board for the last 3 years. Sam enjoys organizing work trips to Haiti installing church roofs and collecting school bundles. Sam is employed at Sauder mfg. as a cnc programmer.
Mel & Ina Troyer
Mel and Ina have been faithful members on the board for many years. Mel and their family have made many trips to Haiti with their family through the years. Mel and Ina have been a pillar for the mission providing prayer and support throughout the years.
John & Lydia
Mel and Ina have been faithful members on the board for many years. Mel and their family have made many trips to Haiti with their family through the years. Mel and Ina have been a pillar for the mission providing prayer and support throughout the years.
How you can help
Service
All our programs need staff. We would pray that God would send us the individuals to help make our projects benefit our brothers and sisters in Haiti
Prayer
Prayer works. We cannot do this on our own strength. We need prayer warriors around the globe to help.
Funding
Every project we participate takes resources. We have been given so much by our Heavenly Father. It is our joy to share our blessings with those around us. We do our best to maximize every dollar’s blessing for our brothers & sisters in Haiti. Will you join us in sharing with those who have so little?
Our History
Joe Miller (Papa Joe) felt the call to missions and first visited Haiti in 1975. While on one of his trips Joe met up with the Pastor Joseph Daatus, pastor with the Church of God in Christ. After seeing they had very similar beliefs Joe decided to work through this native church organization. Joe and his family would spend 3 months every winter serving the Hatian people before returning to his job.
In 1993 Joe passed way in Haiti working among the people he loved. The work continues under the Board of Directors. We currently work very close with native Pastor Jorel Naurelus who oversees the church in Haiti.
IFH endeavors to work through the native church organization in providing help for individuals through the local body of believers.
Their are currently 63 churches that represent 15,000 people and 23 schools that represent 23,000 children. Each church ordains its own ministers and deacons from their own assembly.
Our Haitian Brothers & Sisters
Pastor Joerel
Pastor Joerel is our main contact that we work with in Haiti. He has worked with the mission since its inception. Pastor has a burden for the lost souls in Haiti and a gifted speaker. Despite the fact his children have moved to the states he has chosen to stay in Haiti with his people. His main occupation being a courier of goods between the US and Haiti. Men and Women’s bible School, teaching the native pastors. Dave is a sales representative for Precision Ag and Pioneer seed and Becky has a home day care business. Last year they took 3 of their grandkids to Haiti and are looking forward to taking the other 6 grandkids in the future.
Abel
Abel has been with the mission for many years. His primary job is our driver in Haiti. Abel is very “Street Smart” and knows what area’s to avoid and where it is safe to go. He is always on the lookout for our well being and protections.
Wilkinson
Wilkinson, is a pastor in our church. He is also a voluntary teach at one our schools. Wilkinson’s family is supported by gifts from the teachers parents and his wife sells books on the streets of Haiti. Wilkinson went to secondary school to be a lawyer and does our legal work in Haiti.
Dukas
Dukas is the Engineer for our building projects in Haiti. He does all the truss drawings and quotes all the building materials. Dukas is a deacon in the church and helps with making sure the needs of the church are met.
Peter
Peter is our head welder. The mission hires Peter to help with the welding on the building projects. Peter is also a Sunday School teacher in the church and a great singer. After a hard days work Peter still finds energy to sit around the table and lead the work groups in songs.
Jean and Bonita
These ladies are our cooks in Haiti. Jean and Bonita go out with the work teams and see that all the food is prepared correctly so the travel teams don’t get sick. Both Jean and Bonita are graduates of the Ladies Bible School.
Jismal
Jismal is young pastor and father of 4 young children. Jismal’s bright smile and out look on life is a rich blessing. Jimal has a business of selling water out of his house.