by Jared Via | Jun 1, 2017 | Blog
One morning recently, Keesha and I were awakened by a commotion outside our home in Port Au Prince. I looked out my window to see a few dozen people in the street, a lot of yelling, and several people fighting. I quickly ran outside and a few of the young men that...
by Jared Via | May 10, 2017 | Blog
Making converts is not the same as making disciples. Over the last couple years, I’ve learned a lot about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and what it means to make disciples of Jesus. Mostly, I’ve learned from failing forward. Jesus’ discipleship is not easy....
by Jared Via | May 4, 2017 | Blog
When I look at the life and ministry of Jesus, I see a sense of urgency in everything that He did. With an incredible compassion for the lost, He loved, served, healed, gave, taught, and proclaimed the gospel. It is this same urgency and compassion that should drive...
by Keesha Via | May 4, 2017 | Blog
La Gonave is an island of Haiti located west of Port Au Prince in the Haiti’s Gulf of Gonave. One of our movement leaders, Clarck, is a native of the island of La Gonave and for a long time has had a heart to see his people reached with the Gospel. Last...
by Jared Via | Jan 19, 2017 | Blog
For me, the start of the new year is a great time for spiritual examination. It’s time for me to examine my heart and ask some honest questions. On what did I spend most of my time and resources? How did I use the opportunities God gave me to bear witness about him?...
by Jared Via | Dec 15, 2016 | Blog
It’s hard to believe that Keesha and I are about to start our third year in Haiti. We have learned so much and have seen God do some amazing things, things that we’ve never seen or experienced before. We are so thankful that He allows us to be a part of it. One of the...
by Jared Via | Dec 13, 2016 | Blog
We are so thankful for how the Lord worked during our mission to Myanmar last month. During one of our days of ministry, we visited a nearby village that Pastor Ling’s church has been trying to reach with the gospel. One house we visited was one of Pastor Ling’s house...
by Jared Via | Nov 3, 2016 | Blog
I love Thanksgiving! The fall weather, the changing leaves, the delicious food, and the fun family memories all mark this special time of the year. Most of us will gather together with family and friends over a large table of food and enjoy time together consuming...
by Jared Via | Oct 23, 2016 | Blog
Several weeks ago, Hurricane Matthew wreaked havoc on more people than we will probably ever be able to fully measure. Haiti, Cuba, the Bahamas, and the U.S. were all in the path of this monster-storm. Haiti was hit with the worst of it. Hundreds lost their lives....
by Kelly Via | Oct 23, 2016 | Blog
Recently I traveled with an Arise Africa team to a local fisherman’s village for a day of teaching in the local schools & church. My role that day was documenting the day from behind the lens of my camera. But, of course, sometimes I find myself talking with this...
