An Introduction to Pierre Angulaiere Ministere

History and Heritage of PAM

The story of PAM began in the early 1920’s when a Baptist missionary was sent to a remote area in Northwest Haiti to evangelize and plant a church.  One of the first families to hear the good news and respond in faith was that of Richardson Capre.  Richardson’s family became part of this newly established church and donated a plot of land for its first building.  Richardon’s brother, Marino Capre, also came to faith in Christ and the two became an integral part of the missionary work in that area.  Although Richardson and Marino were able to establish their families in the life and work of this first church, it would be their sons, Marc and Stenio who would move beyond the scope of this first church to share with others who had never heard or experienced the hope of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  They established a team of people committed to sharing the good news in remote areas not yet reached by missionaries.  This burden led them to travel and share the gospel, inviting people to trust and follow Christ.  In 1970, Marc and this team started a church in Jean-Rabel (Northwest Haiti) and began to carve out an established ministry to that area.  The original Baptist mission-church was unable to support and care for the converts and subsequent churches that Marc and his team established.  For this reason, the movement continued on independent of any larger organization.  Although there is a deep sense of gratitude for the Baptist missionary who brought the gospel to this family, there is a firm confidence that God commissioned them to continue the work without missionary funding or resources.

            After the first church was established in 1970 in Jean-Rabel, Marc and his team continued to travel, sharing the gospel and establishing churches.  They sought to establish schools in each of these churches to educate children.  They also were able to meet physical needs such as food, clothing and medical care.   It was in this ministry environment that Marc’s son, Jonathan was born and raised.  Jonathan was 7 years old when the first church was established.  He grew up traveling and observing this team of men sacrificially giving their lives so that those who need Christ might experience His transforming power.  Jonathan sensed from an early age that he, too, was called and being prepared to carry on this great work of evangelism and church planting.  The network of churches continued to grow and Jonathan was given increased responsibility and opportunity to serve and lead along with his father and other key leaders.  In 1988, the network of churches and schools was named Pierre Angulaiere Ministere.  Although the ministry had existed for many years prior to adopting this official name, the naming represented a commitment to increase the deliberateness and effectiveness of this great work they were entrusted with.  In time, Marc Capre passed his leadership and responsibility on to Jonathan who would join Stenio in providing oversight and care to PAM churches and schools.

            Since those humble beginnings, God has blessed the sacrifice and commitment of this team and has multiplied their work.  They now have over 260 house churches and 7 larger congregations.  These larger congregations have unfinished buildings that serve as a central meeting place and also house the schools.  The house churches and larger congregations are served by more than 300 designated leaders.  This network of churches has also established over 82 schools where children can receive an education that otherwise would be out of reach (geographically and financially).  In addition, countless people have been physically ministered to as PAM has provided food, clean water, clothing, and medical care when possible.

            In an effort to increase his potential to serve and lead PAM, Jonathan has pursued education well beyond what is typically available to most Haitians.  After high school Jonathan attended the State University of Haiti (1991-1995), Christ for the Nations in Jamaica (1995-1997), Crossroads College in Rochester, MN (1998-2001), and finally Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL (2005-2007).  With renewed focus and the bulk of his training behind him, Jonathan can now focus all of his attention on furthering the work of PAM in Haiti along with other leaders who serve in this ministry.           

            In the fall of 2007, Kenny Ellis joined the mission by establishing Community Patnerships International to create meaningful partnerships that will increase the relational and financial resources for the work in Haiti.  Kenny graduated from Southeastern University in 1996 with a BA in Pastoral Ministries and has begun his work on a MA at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL.  He has served in local church ministry for over 15 years as both a Youth Pastor and Church Planter.  In fact, it was through the church that he planted that he met Jonathan.  Since then, Kenny has taken several trips to Haiti with Jonathan and seen firsthand the life-changing work being done through PAM. Having resigned from his role in the local church, Kenny is now devoting full-time focus to CPI.

            The partnership between CPI and PAM represents an enormous opportunity to see the decades of ministry and sacrifices leveraged to impact countless lives.  As our story continues to move forward, we are humbled and excited about the privilege of inviting others to partner with us.