John Simmons

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John is from Cleveland, Tennessee, and first went on outreach in Jarabacoa in May of 2014, later serving as summer staff in 2016 in Jarabacoa. He graduated with a bachelor’s in Health/Wellness Education, and added endorsements. John has taught for two years and has a passion for sports, healthy habits, and the lessons and joy that can be shared through them. He spent time serving in the communities of La Breña and El Limón in Santiago, DR, building friendships with boys and young men, showing them the love and compassion of Christ, and sharing the joy that the Gospel brings. His heart is to help shape and mentor young men who grow in their faith, become leaders, and bring positive change to their communities from the inside out.

Katherine is from Santo Domingo, DR. She first discovered the joy of serving by working with children and teenagers at her church. Later, as a designer and while working in customer service, she continued to live out her passion for helping others with empathy and care. She also has a special love for photography and videography, which she used while serving at the Media Site in Santiago, telling stories that inspire and touch hearts. In addition, she trained as a Spanish teacher for foreigners and had the opportunity to teach students in the Global Bridge program who came to serve in the community. Walking alongside these students sparked in her a deep passion for guiding and encouraging others in their cross-cultural journeys.

They are deeply grateful for the years of ministry in Santiago, and now God has placed a new calling on their lives—serving the Haitian communities in the bateyes. John and Katherine desire to offer their hearts and talents to serve these communities, walking in love and faith as they continue to follow God’s call.

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John Simmons serves in Dominican Republic (Bateyes) at our Sports — Mens Baseball site.

Contact John Simmons at jsimmons@stint.com


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