Global Mission Partner

Patrick and Kimberly Bentrott have been working through Global Ministries in Haiti since October 2008.  Patrick serves as advisor for theological education and diaconal projects and programs. Kimberly is a medical doctor specializing in family medicine and has been appointed to serve with CONASPEH in their efforts to improve quality of health of Haitians through the training of health agents within local congregations.    

The National Spiritual Council of Churches in Haiti (CONASPEH) is formed by churches whose members are very poor.  They are doing ministry in the midst of extreme poverty and often times, with people living with a sense of hopelessness.  Haiti is a country which has suffered from long-term economic and social deterioration.  Increased insecurity and natural disasters have further weakened people¹s fragile health and nutritional status.  Patrick¹s work helps CONASPEH to increase its capacity to train pastors and lay leaders, and at the same time assists in creating development programs to enhance the quality of life of the people of Haiti.  CONASPEH has brought together grass-root churches from different denominations in order that they may better respond to the desperate needs of the people and its liberation theology seeks to transform the conditions of exploitation, marginalization and alienation of the Haitian people with their holistic approach to the Gospel. 

Initial funding for the Bentrott’s work in Haiti was raised in the Southeast Gateway Area of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the St. Louis Association of the United Church of Christ.  SEGA congregations have since contributed toward the realized goals of purchasing a mobile medical clinic and a 4x4 vehicle for medical personnel/supply transport.  If you or your congregation wishes to make a gift to support the critical work being done in Haiti, please visit the GLOBAL MINISTRIES website.

Keep up with the Bentrotts by visiting http://kimandpatrick.blogspot.com/