As those of us here in Santiago look back on this summer, we are filled with gratitude for all that God has done through the many people who came alongside us to serve here in the Dominican Republic. Over the course of nine weeks, we welcomed 15 short-term...
A Dominican Republic Mission Trip Can Change More Than You Expect Some of the most meaningful moments on a mission trip don’t happen during a planned activity—they happen through conversations, shared meals, laughter with children, and friendships that cross cultures. A Dominican Republic mission trip with Students International...
Our Appropriate Technology site has had a big month here in Santiago! Here are two exciting things we want to highlight and share with you: 1. After 11 years of hard work in the Appropriate Technology site, our site leader, Alex, completed building his 400th water filter! Once...
After eight months of being here with us, our Global Bridge students left on May 6th. Looking back over the time they spent here, we are so incredibly proud of each and every one of them. When they first arrived in August, they were so eager to learn...
This spring we had four teams join us in Santiago. Seventy-four people who sacrificed their time, fundraised, and poured their heart out serving the community as well as our staff. Despite early mornings and some late nights, they gave it their all and their energy was contagious. Whether...
This month we want to highlight two more of our amazing Global Bridge students, Lizzy and Aubrey! Aubrey (left) is currently serving in our Early Childhood Development Center and Lizzy (right) is serving in our Cienfuegos Clinic here in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Here’s what the girls have to...
This month, as our Global Bridge students have continued serving in their ministry sites, diving into the Dominican culture and language, and have attended a two-day Christian Ministry conference, we’re excited to introduce two more of our students and share a glimpse of what God has been doing in...
Our Global Bridge students arrived here in Santiago, Dominican Republic on August 18th! Since then, they have been placed in the ministry sites they will spend the rest of their school year serving in, started online classes through Crown College, taken a few excursions throughout different parts of...
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 is one of the most iconic passages in scripture, resonating even with those who might not regularly read the Bible. But, in the hustle and bustle of life, family and work, do we truly let the Lord...
Good morning my name is Trey Brouwer, and I was on this last mission trip to the Dominican Republic. My mission site was working with young kids in sports, mostly soccer. I was able to make connections with all the 30 kids each day. The funnest thing we...
