Haiti Update – S.T.E.P

STEP (Evangelical Seminary of Theology in Port-au-Prince) is one of the most prominent seminaries in Port-au-Prince.  Twice in the past, when crises hit the local community due to gang violence, people came knocking on the doors of STEP to find temporary refuge.  Within minutes of the earthquake on January 12, it once again became a trusted safe-haven.  Currently, STEP cares for 2,500 people on campus.  All of STEP’s normal classroom operations are on-hold, but the students and faculty minister to this “tent city” throughout the week.

After a series of meetings today in Port-au-Prince, I drove into the campus and heard the sound of music in the distance.  I continued up the hill, turned the corner, and there it was: everywhere, the shadows of Haitians joyfully bouncing to the rhythm of music.  Though I can’t understand Creole, this song was loud and clear: “Hosanna!”  Again and again, with hands in the air, the people sang “Hosanna!”

So far, the faculty estimates that 300 people have made decisions for Christ.

STEP is proving to be a key partner with Churches Helping Churches in helping the local churches.  Many of their alumni and current students are pastors who have lost church members and buildings. Also, today’s meetings in Port-au-Prince were charged with Spirit-filled like-mindedness and conviction.  Thanks to all who have been praying.  More to come!

Thomas Kim
Executive Director of CHC
Currently in Haiti