The Dominican Republic

Dear Friends of the D.R.,

Kristen and I want to welcome you to the Dominican Republic. Ever since I was a high school student, I’ve known that I was called to make this green jewel of a tropical island my home. The Dominican people are among the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. The happy sounds of merengue music can be heard pulsing through the calles and avenidas of a typical Dominican town. Walk down one of them and you’re likely to see old men in folding chairs playing dominoes and sipping Brugal rum while children play their games nearby. We love that sense of lively community here.

The D.R. is a country carved out of the sugar cane fields. It is rich in history and possibilities for those coming to visit. But its white beaches and tourist resorts belie the pain that you’ll find in so many of the families with whom we work. We live in San Juan de la Maguana, in the west of the country. It’s a beautiful place at the base of some mountains and it holds rich possibilities for ministry. We are in the process of planting churches and starting coffee shop ministries.

Please come visit us! God has given us a vision to spread the hope of Jesus Christ not only here, but throughout the country. You can read about it throughtout this site. We are in the process of building a team. Who knows, you may end up on it!

In Christ,

Miguel & Kristen Shaul