Timothy/Barnabas Training for Haiti and Dominacan Pastors and Workers

Although not officially open, the Highlands Complex in the Dominican Republic hosted almost 200 pastors at the end of June. Herb Rawlings welcomed the pastors from Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

The event was the Timothy/Barnabas Pastors School conducted by Dr. Johnny Hunt, senior pastor of First Baptist Church Woodstock (GA). Dr. Hunt is the past president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Jonathan Falwell was one of the featured speakers.

In addition to encouraging, equipping, and engaging pastors, the highlight of the conference was the footwashing ceremony in which Dominican pastors washed the feet of Haitian pastors. Dr. Hunt participated in this beautiful ceremony.

During the week, hundreds of American teens viewed the new complex. Gus Hernandez, camp director, had the facility and staff receive the guests although the official opening is not until November.

Great preaching, music, and Bible teaching were featured at the T/B Pastor’s Conference. On the last evening of the week, almost 3,000 people participated in an evangelistic rally held in San Pedro de Macoris. Ron Bishop, President of SCORE International, preached the gospel and there were close to 250 salvation decisions.

The beautiful Highlands Complex located in Boca Chica will be fully operational in 2011. Events are being planned to bring thousands of Dominican youth to hear the Gospel, be discipled to carry the good news of Christ to the entire nation, and plant hundreds of churches. Our goal is to make a spiritual impact to the millions who inhabit the island.