At the end of a recent training session with pastors, two of our staff members stood in the back of the room and witnessed a moment take place between two pastors. David, a Haitian pastor, approached Jose, a Dominican pastor, who was quietly sitting at the back of the room. Pastor David walked up to Pastor Jose and invited him to come speak at his church.

This was not just a regular invitation between two pastors. This was a cross-cultural invitation.

This invitation was a testament to the years of sewing seeds in ministry, intentionally bringing together pastors, churches, and leaders and displaying a Gospel-centered unity that transcends countries, races, socioeconomic status, and borders.

What makes this story even more extraordinary is the response it elicited. Without hesitation, Pastor Jose's wife, Mrs. Cristal, answered with a resounding "Yes!" Pastor Jose smiled ear-to-ear, nodding his head in agreement with his wife. Their response beautifully displayed the heart of oneness between two differing countries with a shared unity in Jesus. The passage in Ephesians 2:14-18 discusses how Christ came to break down the dividing wall of hostility, reconciling the Jews and the Gentiles both to Himself. Thousands of years later, Christ is doing the same thing between cultures.

In a world where political tensions often dominate headlines and divide nations, the harmony and unity being fostered within these churches are a living testament to God's work here.

The faithful support of Mission of Hope partners enables us to continue empowering pastors like Jose and David, facilitating transformative training programs, and fostering the kind of unity that transcends borders and brings communities together.