[vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ equal_height=”yes” gutter_size=”4″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”571327″ back_color_type=”uncode-solid” back_color_solid=”#74aae0″][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=”yes” align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ column_width_pixel=”900″ uncode_shortcode_id=”187269″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-xsdn” heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”fontsize-332940″ separator=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”980315″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Our Story[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_color=”color-xsdn” uncode_shortcode_id=”980553″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]The story of YWAM Azua begins in Haiti 2008, when the Gephart family became fulltime missionaries to Haiti. After living in Haiti for two years, the Gepharts then moved locations to the Dominican Republic in 2011. Initially intending to open a mission\u2019s house, God had other plans and opened the doors wide for a missions base to begin.<\/p>\n
The heart of the base is reconciliation; Haitians and Dominicans have a hateful history that continues deeply to this day. We intentionally brought Christian Haitians to minister in the Dominican communities and Dominicans into Haiti. This became a major cultural shift in the churches here in Azua. Through the years our base has become a pillar of middle ground between the two cultures as well as the different local church denominations.<\/p>\n
Through the last decade God has allowed us to participate in much healing between the individuals of these two countries. We have been blessed to meet and work with hundreds of individuals from around the world. And have been able to actively disciple many of the souls who have come through our gate seeking a deeper relationship with Christ.<\/p>\n
The journey has never been easy and likely never will be, but God is good. 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Now our base location is under construction and renovations; facilitating as many ministry opportunities as the Lord brings to our gates. if you would like to learn more of the new developments or would like to get involved, please contact us.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image media=”311″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”211827″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=”yes” row_height_percent=”100″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-872972″ back_image=”339″ overlay_alpha=”26″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”207822″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ override_padding=”yes” column_padding=”1″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”156700″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-jevc” heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”fontsize-332940″ separator=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”125604″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]What We Do[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_color=”color-jevc” uncode_shortcode_id=”678886″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]God has created wide open doors for us here in Azua. Both Haitians and Dominicans welcome those who come with goodwill. Over the years we have found ourselves doing a huge variety of ministry; many of which are not regular and therefore are not listed here. If you have Haitians, Dominicans, or our location on your heart but do not see the corresponding ministry, contact us; chances are we have done it before and are just waiting for you to come so we can do it again or for\u00a0the\u00a0first\u00a0time.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”179095″ limit_content=””][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”671088″][vc_single_image media=”134″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”174814″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-jevc” separator=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”155334″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Children’s Ministry[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_color=”color-jevc” uncode_shortcode_id=”457871″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]We minister the word of God to the little children of various neighborhoods and communities around Azua. We do this in various ways; namely going to parks, schools, and churches to play games, do arts and crafts, do music and dancing, and performing skits. It is such a blessing to partner with the Lord in sowing the Word into His little ones.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”224110″][vc_single_image media=”136″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”139255″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-jevc” separator=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”869689″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Sports and Arts Ministries[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_color=”color-jevc” uncode_shortcode_id=”135059″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Our staff takes every opportunity to minister the Word and disciple youth through their talents, skills and abilities be it through inviting youth to our center to play basketball and soccer or creating dance choreography to praise the Lord. With teams we go out to the local baseball fields to interact with the youth, or invite them to our location for a larger event.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”100006″][vc_single_image media=”137″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”168765″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-jevc” separator=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”209448″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]English & Mentoring Ministries[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_color=”color-jevc” uncode_shortcode_id=”116874″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]We are in the business of reconciliation between God and us, between churches, between Haitians and Dominicans, and we use every tool available to us. 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\nDominican Republic[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_color=”color-jevc” uncode_shortcode_id=”101934″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]We host teams from churches and other YWAM groups for deep, meaningful experiences with the Lord at our location through serving with construction projects, VBS, sports camps, Bible distribution and much more. We bring groups to the various areas of Azua to fulfill the ministries that God has placed on their hearts.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”208770″][vc_single_image media=”141″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”173482″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-jevc” separator=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”386246″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Short Term Teams
\nHaiti[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_color=”color-jevc” uncode_shortcode_id=”518887″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”](Temporarily suspended as the upsets in Haiti make it to dangerous to bring groups of people into and through the country.)<\/p>\n
We have the ability to host short-term teams in Haiti, as our ministry is also to the Haitians. We partner with ministries in Haiti to bring the Gospel all over the country by working with and bringing resources to local churches.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner limit_content=””][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”146620″][vc_single_image media=”139″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”112050″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-jevc” separator=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”177859″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Prayer Ministry[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_color=”color-jevc” uncode_shortcode_id=”812849″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]We are very honored to be able to pray at various important locations in our city. Not only does each day start with prayer at our base, but we pray weekly at our local traffic police office, baseball fields and on the streets of our town. The people of the island are always happy to receive prayer for themselves and for their families.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”391688″][vc_single_image media=”135″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”214527″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-jevc” separator=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”612908″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Wedding Ministry[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_color=”color-jevc” uncode_shortcode_id=”134714″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]We partner with the churches of Azua to celebrate the weddings of many of their members. We are privileged to plan and be part of this joyous occasion of our brother and sisters in Christ who otherwise cannot afford to have one. A wedding of 4 couples can be sponsored in full for 2-4 thousand USD.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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