Pedernales, Dominican Republic

Pedernales, a coastal town known for its stunning beaches and close proximity to the Haitian border, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and ministry opportunities. This region serves as an ideal location for mission work centered on community development, healthcare, and

support for local churches and their outreach efforts.

Area Specifics:

Pedernales provides a strategic setting for mission teams to engage with both Dominican and Haitian communities. The town's location on the border allows for cross-cultural ministry, where teams can serve and build relationships with people from both nations. The community faces significant challenges, including limited access to healthcare and economic struggles, which creates a meaningful context for outreach. Partnering with local churches, mission teams have the opportunity to address both the physical and spiritual needs of the region while fostering unity among the diverse populations.

Mission teams in Pedernales can participate in a wide range of ministry activities, including:

• Cross-Border Evangelism: Sharing the gospel with both Dominican and Haitian families through house-to-house evangelism.
• Healthcare Support: Assisting local medical clinics or conducting medical outreaches to provide much-needed healthcare services to the underserved.
• Community Development: Partnering with local churches and leaders to implement projects that improve education, sanitation, and infrastructure.
• Beans and Rice Distribution: Helping to meet basic nutritional needs by distributing food supplies to families in need.
• Children’s Ministry: Organizing events that engage local children through Bible stories, games, and activities, providing spiritual guidance and support.
• Construction Projects: Assisting in the construction and repair of homes, churches, and community facilities, addressing the practical needs of the area.
• Sports Ministry: Using sports to build relationships and share the gospel, creating opportunities for connection and outreach across cultures.
• Medical/Dental Missions: Teams provide essential healthcare services, including check-ups, dental care, and health education, while sharing Christ's love in underserved communities with limited access to medical care.

Serving in Pedernales offers mission teams a chance to experience the beauty of the region

while making a lasting impact by meeting practical needs and sharing the hope of Christ across

both Dominican and Haitian communities.