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The Sister Church Program is unique in all of missions.  SVBC has been involved in this one-of-a-kind mission since 2004.  Our Sister Church is the Baptist Church of Camp Perrine. In addition to ministering in the town of Camp Perrine, we have the opportunity to minister to six churches in the district.  These churches are often in remote, poor areas of Haiti and receive little, if any, encouragement or support.

Definition of the Sister Church Program

Two churches from different cultures joining together in a dynamic Sister Church relationship to minister to one another and together to the world.

These forever relationships and strategic partnerships are...

  Reciprocal-  Warm relationship and collaboration in ministry bring mutual benefit to both Sister Churches.
Cross-cultural-  We believe in the church coming together across all cultural bounds.
  Intimate-  Language, cultural, racial and economic barriers are broken as each congregation sees, feels, experiences and embraces the needs of their Sister Church.
  In-depth-  These relationships involve the discussing of felt needs (as opposed to assumed needs).  Then the two churches pray, plan, create and work out solutions to these physical and spiritual concerns together.
  Ongoing-  Relationships continue to deepen between the bodies and individuals in the context of worshipping, witnessing and working together.
  Practical-  Where there is economic need, the Sister Church aids in a variety of self-help programs.
  Spiritual-  The ultimate goal of all endeavors is spiritual enrichment of all involved to the honor of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Cross-Cultural Bridge team

Upon arrival on the foreign field, the US Sister Church visiting team will be met by RMI's Cross-Cultural team, consisting of both American and Nationals.  This team will provide everything during your stay.  They will be a continual bridge between the two churches.  Before your visit, the cross-cultural team provides training to the National churches.  During your visit, this cross-cultural team arranges and/or provides food, housing, transportation, language and cultural interpretation and translation, assistance in ministry, ongoing guidance and support.  After your trip this team supports and facilitates the relationship by overseeing ongoing projects, collaboration, and communication.

To learn more about the Sister Church Program, contact  Reciprocal Ministries International (RMI).