Help Complete a Church in the Dominican Republic
A Growing Church Family Needs to Expand
With your help, we can expand a church building that will serve generations to come in the Dominican Republic. Pastor Rafael has used all the resources from his secular career to build their current church facility, but his growing congregation has completely outgrown their space. Now we have the opportunity to partner with our missionary, Jonathan Autrey, to help this congregation expand their building and create room for continued growth.
“They’ve maxed out this building and they’ve maxed out all of the resources that they have, and they don’t have the ability to be able to grow in and of themselves.”
—Jonathan Autrey, Missionary in the Dominican Republic
Jonathan has been living and serving in the Dominican Republic for over 30 years, training and equipping local pastors to plant churches in their communities. He has planted 12 churches and leads multiple ministries including a Christian school, sports outreach programs, and community development initiatives. This church expansion is one of many projects Jonathan supports, but Pastor Rafael and his congregation need our help to build the additional space they desperately need.
Give Today — Goal: $75,000
We have an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact. A generous donor has agreed to match every dollar given up to $75,000, meaning your gift will be doubled!
Above and Beyond… This special project is an opportunity to give above and beyond your regular tithes and offerings. Your generosity here won’t take away from supporting our regular church ministries but will allow you to be part of extending the impact globally.
How to Give Online
- Click the “Give Now” button below
- Enter your gift amount
- Choose “Give one time”
- Select “Dominican Republic Church Plant” from the giving type dropdown
- Complete your online gift
Give by Check
Make checks payable to Northwest Bible Church with “Dominican Republic Church Plant” in the memo line.
Why This Matters
Your generosity goes beyond brick and mortar. You’re helping to:
- Expand a church facility to accommodate a growing congregation
- Support Pastor Rafael, who has invested all his secular career resources into this ministry
- Create dedicated children’s ministry space and a larger sanctuary for 150–170 people
- Launch Northwest’s ongoing partnership with Jonathan Autrey and his extensive ministry network in the Dominican Republic
- Empower local leaders who are already making a significant difference in their community
The impact of your gift doubles through our matching opportunity, making this the perfect time to give!
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly will my contribution fund?
Your gift will help expand Eden Christian Church in the Dominican Republic. This includes building a second floor addition that extends to the perimeter of the property, creating a larger sanctuary space for 150–170 people. The current ground floor space will be converted to children’s ministry, and the expansion includes both ground level and second story additions with outdoor meeting spaces.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes! All contributions to this project are tax-deductible. You’ll receive a contribution statement from Northwest Bible Church at the end of the year for your records.
How does the matching gift work?
A generous donor has committed to match every dollar given to this project up to $75,000. This means your $100 gift becomes $200, your $1,000 gift becomes $2,000, and so on. This matching opportunity helps us double our impact!
Why is this “above and beyond” regular giving?
Your regular tithes and offerings support Northwest’s ongoing ministries, staff, and operations. This special project is an additional opportunity to make a global impact without affecting our church’s regular budget needs.
Will there be opportunities to visit the DR church?
We’re exploring future mission trip opportunities to serve alongside Jonathan Autrey and his team in the Dominican Republic. These trips could include serving at the school, helping with sports ministry, community outreach, or supporting the various church plants. Stay tuned for announcements about these trips in the coming months!
