What this Jamaican missionary loves about the island—and wishes more Western media and donors knew about it.

To understand the island nation’s crisis and what the church must do now, start with what we didn’t do.

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A Haiti kidnapping raises questions about no-payment practices.

Christian Aid Ministries shares new details on how the remaining 12 hostage missionaries, including young children, ended up free from the 400 Mawozo gang.

“Jesus taught us by word and by his own example that the power of forgiving love is stronger than the hate of violent force,” says director of Christian Aid Ministries, which will keep working in Haiti.

“I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously,” states Christian Aid Ministries after release of American and Canadian hostages held by Haitian gang for months.

Release after seven weeks of captivity comes as Christian Aid Ministries starts three days of prayer and fasting.

Christian Aid Ministries asks for continued prayer for 15 members still in captivity after 37 days.

How the 17 Christian Aid Ministries captives are eventually freed could elevate the risks faced by local believers and American workers.