New Ministry

As most of you know, in May 2009 I began serving in Haiti. The earthquake last year changed all of my plans, but not the Lord’s of course. After returning to the States in late 2010, I began seeking the Lord’s will on how I could be a more effective servant.

Crisis Response

Now, the Lord has led me to an opportunity to serve Him and His people in new and exciting ways. I have accepted the position of Communications Coordinator with EFCA TouchGlobal Crisis Response.

Crisis Response’s goal is to share the love of Christ in the mission field that follows a crisis. They work extensively in Haiti and other sites of terrible disasters around the world giving not only physical aid but spiritual aid as well.

What I’ll Be Doing

As Communications Coordinator I’ll have some of the following responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing a detailed communications strategy for Crisis Response

• Facilitating internal communication (to partner churches) and external communication (with partner organizations).

• Regularly updating the Crisis Response section of the EFCA website with the most relevant
information.

• Monitoring and contributing to the EFCA Crisis Response blog and the Life at TouchGlobal’s
Haitian Queen Blog.

• Developing a social media strategy

• Supporting overall ministry promotion and Development efforts

Once, I raise my support I’ll relocate to New Orleans and from there travel to the different program sites around the world telling stories of how the Lord is working in people’s lives.

Prayer Needs

I have a couple pressing prayer needs:

• Support - I need to raise 100% of my financial support before I can begin my work

• Job - I need at least part-time employment while I remain in Missouri raising support

Thank You

I thank you so much for your continued prayers, support, and interest in my life and my ministry.

KRAZE Wins at DIY Film Festival

KRAZE, the movie I shot in Haiti last summer, has won BEST WORLD CINEMA FEATURE HONORABLE MENTION at the DIY Film Festival.

I'm very pleased because this is the first fest I entered it into, so to get a win that amounts to second place in the category is awesome. Visit the official site or watch the trailer below.

Spread the word! A cool Haitian movie is now on the loose.

A Fair Election?

Can Haiti have a fair election? The second round is coming soon.

Steps taken to prevent repeat of fraud in Haiti’s run-off elections, UN envoy says

Photo: UN

Cholera: Good News, Bad News?

Cholera infections in Haiti seem to have stabilized. But, in rural areas the death rate is still high.

UN: Cholera eases in Haiti but rural deaths high
Photo: AP

The Road to Recovery

An interesting look at the recovery in Haiti with a number of articles and other resources. Note the death toll figures are incorrect. The official number is now 316,000.

From Ruin Toward Recovery: Haiti One Year Later

Photo: TN News

Haiti Reconstruction Talk

Former US President Bill Clinton met with the Haitian candidates to discuss reconstruction.

Clinton, candidates discuss Haiti reconstruction
Photo: AP

Duvalier's Victims Push for Justice

Victims of Duvalier's reign of terror seek justice.

Duvalier foes seek justice for dictatorship abuses

Photo: Reuters

Korean Sae-A Invests in Haiti

A bit of good news for Haiti which could mean jobs for more than 4,000.

Haiti - Economy: The Korean project of the Industrial Park of North
Photo: Haiti Libre

Aristide Return Likely

It seems likely that Aristide will return to Haiti. He's been issued a passport and statements from his spokesman point to a return.

Passport puts Aristide closer to possible Haiti return
Photo: AP

Haitians Want Preval Out

Yesterday, Feb.7th, was supposed to be President Preval's last day in office. But, he still remains and it is unclear when he will step down.

Haiti protesters want Preval out, clash with police
Photo: THONY BELIZAIRE, AFP/Getty Images

Recycling Rubble

GA Tech has developed a way to recycle rubble from the earthquake. My concern is how to make it work on a large scale.

Information on Candidates

Mirlande Manigat

Michel Martelly

Here's some more information on the two remaining candidates for Haiti's president: Mirlande Manigat and Michel Martelly.

Factbox - Candidates through to Haiti's presidential run-off

Photos: AP

Why Did Baby Doc Return to Haiti?

The answer is most likely money. Here's an article outlining a way that Duvalier might be trying to keep the money he stole from Haiti.

5.7 Million Reasons for Duvalier to Return to Haiti

US Ambassador Responds to Election Crisis

US ambassador to Haiti, Kenneth Merten, responded to Haiti's plan to place Martelly back on the run-off ballot.

US says 'good day in Haiti' after vote results
Photo: AFP

Cholera Challenges

Cholera is still a problem in Haiti even tough it doesn't make the news anymore. Here's a bit on the current situation.

Haitian clinics battle cholera while facing overwhelming challenges
Photo: CNS/Paul Jeffrey

Baby Doc's Money

Baby Doc Duvalier comments on his disputed fortune. Most believe the money to be the remains of what he stole from Haiti when he fled power in 1986. He says the funds are for reconstruction.

Haiti's ex-leader Duvalier: Frozen Swiss funds not mine
Photo: AFP

Aristide Invited to Return

The haitian government has agreed to issue a passport to former president Arisitide. This is adding only more confusion to the election crisis. What will happen next?

Former Haiti president Aristide invited to return from exile
Photo: Getty Images