Faith in Action
Faith in Jesus Christ is at the heart of everything we do at FARM Haiti. While we work to help families become more self-sufficient through sustainable agriculture, we believe true and lasting transformation also begins in the heart.
Our desire is to share the love of Jesus, make disciples, and equip others to grow in their faith and become leaders who will share that same hope with their communities.
God's Love Groups
Through our weekly God’s Love Groups, FARM Haiti’s Haitian staff is building relationships and sharing the love of Jesus with people of all ages.
Each staff member leads a small group, mentoring and discipling others through Bible study, prayer, encouragement, and personal relationships. Their desire is to help individuals grow in their understanding of God’s Word, deepen their relationship with Christ, and put their faith into practice in everyday life.
Our Haitian staff also leads the discipleship of the children in our Youth Gardens program. Alongside learning agricultural skills and growing food for their families, these young people receive biblical teaching, personal mentoring, and encouragement to develop Christ-centered character and strong values.
Our prayer is to see disciples making disciples—Haitian men, women, and young people growing in their faith and becoming spiritual leaders in their families and communities.
Growing Together in God's Word
Our commitment to discipleship begins within our own FARM Haiti team. Each week, our Haitian staff gathers for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship, encouraging one another to grow in their faith and deepen their relationship with Christ.
We believe that as our staff continues to grow spiritually, they are better equipped to mentor others, share the Gospel, and lead by example in their families and communities.
Prison Ministry - When God Opens Doors
Sometimes God opens doors in ways we could never have imagined.
When Mary first approached the prison gates, she had no official paperwork granting her permission to enter, no food to offer the prisoners, and no idea what would happen. But she believed God had led her there. As she stood outside the gates praying, she gathered her courage, smiled, and asked the guards for permission to visit. The guards exchanged stern looks and comments as they discussed her request. Mary continued to pray. To her amazement, they opened the gates and allowed her inside!
That unexpected moment became the beginning of a three-year prison ministry. Each week, Mary and her dear friend Joseph visited the prisoners, sharing the Gospel, praying with them, and reminding them that they had not been forgotten by God.
The conditions were heartbreaking. At one point, 120 men were crowded into a single cell measuring approximately 30 by 20 feet. Yet even in those desperate circumstances, God was moving. Over the years, hundreds of men, women, and boys responded to the Gospel, including a man who had practiced as a witch doctor.
One day, after Mary and Joseph had missed a weekly visit, the prison guards told them something remarkable. They needed to make sure they came every week! The guards had noticed that the prisoners were less angry and got along much better when the visits took place.
But one of Mary’s most treasured memories came early one morning while a visiting mission team was staying in dormitories across the street from the prison. Mary awoke to the most beautiful sound. Still half asleep, it took her a moment to realize what she was hearing. The prisoners were singing worship songs!
As their voices rose together in praise, tears filled Mary’s eyes. In a place filled with suffering and despair, she heard what sounded like angels singing. It was a moment she would never forget.
Although our prison visits are now occasional rather than weekly, the memories of those years remain precious. We are also thankful that a new prison was eventually built, improving conditions, although overcrowding remained a concern.
What began with a prayer outside a locked gate became a beautiful reminder that no door is too difficult for God to open and no life is beyond the reach of His love.
Village Visits
Some of the most meaningful moments in ministry happen when we step into someone’s home, sit beside them, and simply share the love of Jesus. We spend time getting to know them, listening to their stories, praying with them, and sharing the hope we have in Christ. Over the years, we have witnessed entire families give their lives to Jesus and women kneel beside the road to receive Him as their Savior.
One particular visit remains especially close to my heart. My friend Brenda and I were visiting families in my neighborhood when we came upon a woman doing her laundry. We stopped to talk with her, and what began as an ordinary conversation became an opportunity to share the Gospel. We shared stories about Jesus and told her what He had done in our own lives. We talked for quite some time, and then something beautiful happened. She made the decision to accept Jesus Christ as her Savior!
Brenda and I rejoiced, thankful that God had brought us to this woman on that particular day. But we had no idea just how important that visit would become. Two weeks later, we received the news that she had died.
I have often thought about that afternoon. What if we had walked past her? What if we had been too busy to stop? We could never have known that she had only two weeks left to live. What seemed like a simple village visit became a powerful reminder of why we share the Gospel. Every person matters to God, and every opportunity to share His love is precious.
We went to visit a neighbor. God had something eternal in mind.
