The Venezuela Report :: Ministries

DESTINY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

Destiny Church was started in September, 2003 in the southeast part of Caracas. This is an area that is the fastest growing part of Caracas but has no churches since it is predominately middle to upper class.

The goal of DCI is to establish a body of beleivers who will impact not only Caracas but the world. It plans to achieve this in the following ways:
Missions

DCI will be a missions church by sending, giving and going. In fact, the very first offering received in the opening service was completely dedicated to missions. DCI not only supports Venezuelan missionaries, but has also now sent out their first missionary from within their church.

Youth
DCI will reach and change the youth of venezuela in radical ways. One of the main goals will be to raise up a generation equipped to go with “signs following”. Already DCI has seen a number of youth who are ready to work, hungry for God and desperate to be in His Presence

Children
DCI wants to train and raise up children as well to be ministers. The childrens church that meets during the Sunday service is showing them through puppetts, songs and Bible lessons that they can be used of the Lord also.

Hope of Venezuela Foundation
Through this foundation we have established a childrens home for street children, and are making plans to open a feeding center. In the future we hope to open a senior citizens home as well.

Media
Venezuela is known for its television programs and actors. With media being such a powerful way to communicate a message, DCI is committed to use this method for evangelism. God has brought a staff already trained and ready to begin producing christian programming. Thanks to STL (speed-the-light) a missions ministry for the youth of the Assemblies of God, we have up to date equipment such as cameras, editing suite and sound systems.

CENTER OF HOPE CHURCH

Center of Hope was started six years ago in a small hotel meeting room downtown Caracas. It began as a result of the number of people who were responding to the life changing message of Jesus Christ on the streets through street evangelism. Starting with 11 people, the church is now currently reaching over 500 people each week in services and many more throughout Venezuela with their many outreaches.

The church has purchased property in downtown Caracas and will be building a facility where they can more effectively reach and minister to the people of Caracas. The property is located in the Sabana Grande area.

The church has a diverse group of members with the majority being youth, young adult or middle age.

It is known for its accomplished musicians and great music.

TEEN CHALLENGE

Teen Challenge International is a drug rehabilitation organization started by David Wilkerson in New York City. It has been very successful with a 85% cure rate of drug addicts who have completed the program.

We have been involved in the teen challenge program in Venezuela by building the center, serving on the national board and providing counsel.

The Venezuela Teen Challenge has reached hundreds of young men not only throughout the country but also from the Caribbean Islands as well.

Currently there are 40 men in the program. They learn vocational skills such as mechanics, carpentry, welding, electricity, and cooking while they also study God's word and discovr a relationship with Christ. He is the deliverer!

FEEDING CENTER

With over 80% of the Venezuelan people in poverty, it is hard to ignore the masses of needy people. This ministry believes that it is our obligation to reach out to the people in need in any way possible.

While waiting for our own facility, we are currently working with other centers to provide food, shelter, clothing, medicine and vocational training for the people living on the streets.

STREET CHILDREN

Over 5000 children under the age of nine live on the streets of Caracas.
We are determined and compelled to help reach them and give them a life filled with the love of Jesus.

We are currently building on 18 acres homes for these children.
Each home will have parents and up to 10 children so they can be a part of a functional family.

BASEBALL CHAPEL

Each fall the major league teams of the USA send their up and coming players to Venezuela to play baseball in the Venezuelan professional baseball league.

I serve as the chaplain for the Caracas team, Los Leones (the lions). Each Sunday morning when the team is playing in Caracas, I conduct a chapel service with the home team, the visiting team and prayer with the umpires before they go out to practice and play the game.

Venezuela is known for its great baseball players such as Andres Galaraga, Wilson Alvarez, Luis Sojo and Ozzie Gullien. Bobby Abreu and Roger Cedeno both active in the majors, return to their homeland and play for their fans with the Caracas Leones.

The lions won the national championship this year. Their coach, Carlos Subero , is a believer who was very vocal about giving God the credit for their success.

YOUTH MINISTRIES

Over half of the nations population is under the age of 16. To reach the nation, the youth must be reached. They must be shown love, support, confidence and challenged to reach the goals that they set for themselves.

Many of these young people are being reached by school assemblies. As our youth go into the public schools of Venezuela they take a message of hope to the students. The message is simple:

You have a destiny, dream big and chase your dream.

Don't allow drugs, alcohol, violence, pre-marital sex or lack of education rob you of your dream.

Youth are involved in street outreaches which include dramas, clowns, puppets, magic tricks, and music.

MASTER'S COMMISSION

We are excited about my son, J.D., coming to Caracas as missionary to start a Master's Commission. We believe that Master's Commission will spark a revival unlike any the nation has ever seen.

Click here to go to J.D.'s ministry website and learn more about Master's Commision and J.D.'s dynamic ministry.

Also, you can check out his website with info about Caracas Master's Commission and his ministry:

Caracas Master's Commission Director

If you experience any trouble with this Master's Commission page, please contact J.D. at jdheiney@awakenations.com