The Wesleyan Church of Haiti Becomes an Established National Conference
Over the past several years, violence and economic crisis have continued to escalate in Haiti. We’ve been heartbroken by the tragedies our brothers and sisters in Christ have endured.
But what we see as a common thread throughout Scripture – such as with the Church in Acts – is that the Church grows in the midst of great difficulties. This has certainly been true for The Wesleyan Church of Haiti.
Rev. Carl Gilles
After diligently managing the church’s finances to achieve financial autonomy, the reopening of the Wesleyan Theological Seminary, sending missionaries abroad and the completion of the Haitian Discipline – it was resolved that The Wesleyan Church of Haiti become an Established National Conference. This resolution was unanimously approved during the 2025 International Conference of The Wesleyan Church (ICWC) and will be presented for approval at the North American General Conference (NAGC) in 2026.
Though this normally would have first been approved by the overseeing General Conference to then be placed before the ICWC, the General Board of the NAGC unanimously recommended that if approved by the ICWC, it would then move to final ratification by the NAGC.
The Wesleyan Church in Haiti is very excited about this achievement. Throughout the 83 years of the Wesleyan Church in Haiti, they’ve seen much growth. Rev. Erold Pierre, national superintendent of The Wesleyan Church in Haiti, commented that in 2024, they planted 150 churches, and had a total of 14,000 baptized members
David-Kensley Saintil
David-Kensley Saintil, national secretary and national education leader for the Church in Haiti, mentioned that another exciting aspect of this accomplishment is that for years, Haiti has received missionaries to help in a variety of areas. But for the past few years, the Church in Haiti has worked to send a Haitian missionary family to Burkina Faso to spread the gospel.
“For the years to come, I am excited and hoping for more missionaries to be sent by Haiti and to make a difference in many of the countries where the gospel is not as well shared,” David-Kensley said.
Rev. Carl Gilles, Global Partners Francophone area director, grew up in The Wesleyan Church of Haiti. He also feels excited that Haiti is no longer a mission field but a partner in missions around the world. Additionally, he feels excited by the role Haiti is currently playing and has the potential to play in the French-speaking areas of the world.
“I’m super proud of the strength and resilience that the national leaders have shown, not only to continue to lead with excellence during this difficult time, but also to work towards attaining this great goal in the face of these great difficulties and sufferings,” Carl said. “Just wonderful proof of how God is continuing his work amongst the people in Haiti.”
Rev. Erold Pierre
Rev. Erold said that one of the objectives they have moving forward is to continue aligning themselves with the mission of The International Wesleyan Church – to reach the unreached. They also plan to start two new churches in each of the five districts in Haiti, to train leaders for their national conference, to add programs to the Wesleyan Seminary and to strengthen the full development of the Bible School in Haiti.
Rev. Erold and David-Kensley both request prayer for peace in Haiti. Additionally, they ask for prayer for sending missionaries, church growth and strength for leaders to remain in Haiti.
Carl added that his prayer for the Church in Haiti is that they would be the and the Ezras – that they would help in rebuilding the country after this current chaotic time.