Tyler & Callie Franca currently leads our DR Missions Team as the GCI Ministry Directors in the Dominican Republic. Our mission ministry in the Dominican Republic was founded on Psalm 78:7 "That they might set their hope in Him." Our ministry serves poor neighborhoods in the San Cristobal area. The DR Missions Team ministers through the Bread of Life Children's Ministry, a six-day-a-week outreach to about 100 children. The team leads Bible studies, teach life-skills and offer various activities for the children. They have a daily feeding program and share the love of Christ with the children. They also have an active youth group with many events and outings. Around town, the DR Missions Team spends time praying with people in different neighborhoods and the local free hospital. They also meet needs in the community through medical outreaches and community improvement projects. They also run the Empowered Families Clinic which offers for young mothers through educational classes and group support. 

 

In August 2024, the Solid Ground Christian Preschool officially opened as the latest addition to the work currently happening. The goal of starting this school was to provide a solid start for the local children's education through early literacy, and an age appropriate foundation in faith. In an area where many children are left home alone at young ages and children never get above a 3rd-grade education, this fills a deep need in the community.​​​​

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Summer interns and mission teams are hosted by our DR Team throughout the year.  The interns and mission team members have a wonderful opportunity to engage and serve the needs of people in our ministry setting.  Contact us if you or your group would like to serve in the DR in the future.     

 

This DR mission work was pioneered by Missionaries Rick and Carie Bernard, who served with GCI for over 20 years.  We are grateful for their service.  We are blessed to build on the foundation they helped to form.  We are excited and expectant as God continues to enable us to touch lives for Jesus and expand this mission work into the future for His Kingdom and Glory.