Haitian Culture

Making missions our reality is the goal of every Christian. As we strive to know and follow Christ better, seeking to love the Lord with all our hearts, we also look for ways to share the gospel with others—loving our neighbor as we love ourselves. The two things go hand in hand. In this video, Greg Barshaw gives us some practical thoughts on cultivating a life of missions from his new book, Go, Engage, Invest: Touching Lives with the Hope of Christ. For information about Go, Engage, Invest: Touching Lives with the Hope of Christ, subscribe to [...]

Over the last few years, we have seen Haiti’s infrastructure in crisis (read more here and here). Governmental instability and social unrest have affected every area of life, and access to food is one of the most critical. We’ve thought long and hard about how to address this issue, and we’ve found both a solution and an opportunity. This Giving Tuesday, we’re raising funds to cover our people’s in-country nutritional costs as well as the food shipments we send from the US. Over the past year, we have had to adapt to uncertainty regarding food sourcing, and we anticipate needing [...]

In missions, understanding why we go is one of the most important things we can do. To serve well in any context, we need a clear motivation and guiding principles to help keep our focus. All of that starts with a vision for the need of the lost—something we can only understand because we were once lost ourselves but have now been found. We go in compassion for those who do not yet know Christ. For information about Go, Engage, Invest: Touching Lives with the Hope of Christ, subscribe to our email list below! [...]

As Christians, the question "What is missions?" drives much of what we do in ministry. What are we called to do? Who do we reach? And what is God’s plan for us in the world? We know that in Matthew 28:19–20, we are called to share the gospel of Jesus with the lost—but what does that look like practically? These are all questions Greg Barshaw addresses in his new book, Go, Engage, Invest: Touching Lives with the Hope of Christ. For information about Go, Engage, Invest: Touching Lives with the Hope of Christ, subscribe to our email [...]

We are excited to announce the upcoming release of a new book from our founder, Greg Barshaw: Go, Engage, Invest: Touching Lives with the Hope of Christ. Drawing from his extensive experience in both international and local church ministries, Greg’s heart in this book is to equip Christians to serve others well, in whatever opportunities that come across their paths. This book is more than a call to action; it provides practical insights and strategies for individuals and groups seeking to make a meaningful impact through church-centric ministry. The message of the book is clear: by engaging with [...]

Connect 2 Ministries is dedicated to rescuing restavek children in Haiti, who are victims of child slavery, abuse, and neglect. With approximately 300,000 restaveks in Haiti, Connect 2 Ministries aims to provide these vulnerable children with safe and loving homes where they can heal, grow, and most importantly, hear the gospel. Ultimately, our goal is to see young lives transformed through the love of Jesus. We provide a safe and loving environment where these children can experience true freedom as they come to know the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. To that end, it was an encouragement to see [...]

Over the past few months, we have seen a variety of developments on the ground in Haiti. The Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, authorized by a UN Security Council Resolution in October 2023, began its deployment in June of this year. Led by Kenya, the mission’s primary goal is to support the Haitian National Police (HNP) in restoring law and order. We are still waiting to see more than 400 Kenyan officers arrive, and the Haitian prime minister said that an additional 2,500 international police officers should arrive imminently, according to the last reports we read. Despite the MSS [...]

Walking for Restaveks this October 5th is more than a way to fill another Saturday. It’s a powerful opportunity to deepen your love for your local church, the lost, and international missions. This family-friendly event not only raises awareness about the struggle of restavek children in Haiti but also provides a tangible point of connection with other believers that can transform your perspective on personal faith and gospel service. Strengthening Our Love for the Local Church By joining the Walk for Restaveks, you'll be part of a collective effort that includes your local church and extends beyond your church [...]