Partnering with Villa Faro Church in Santo Domingo
For the past 9 years, groups from Calvary have travelled to Santo Domingo to serve with our partner church, Templo Biblico Villa Faro, during the VBS for kids and teens. Calvary members Ale & Eilyn have led this partnership with their home church, and over the years, we have developed deep friendships with the leaders and members of the church, as well as the hundreds of children who come to VBS.
This trip is a wonderful opportunity to be fully immersed in the wonderful Dominican culture while participating in their outreach VBS programming. While we are there, we also spend a day walking in the community, delivering groceries, organizing a moms and kids craft day, and praying for the families surrounding the church.
Watch for information about our July 2026 trip.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is an island country in the Hispaniola islands located in the Caribbean sea in the North Atlantic ocean. The DR has a population of about 11,459,000 people with 13 different people groups in the country including at least one known unreached people group. The DR is 94% Christian adherent with only 11% of those Christians being evangelical Christians. Christians in the DR are predominantly Roman Catholic. Santo Domingo is the Capital city of the Dominican Republic. It is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas. The population of Santo Domingo is roughly 5 million, making it the largest populated city in the Caribbean. Santo Domingo is known for its bustling modern city life as well as its historic charm. It has a vibrant music scene, amazing culinary delights, and many festivals and events always happening.
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