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Paul Perissien - Mission Haiti - "I will die for this mission."

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Paul Perissien joins Ben & Ryan this week on the Mandate Podcast. Paul is a God-fearing man, husband, father, and the Executive Director of Mission-Haiti. Paul was born in Haiti and moved to the USA with his family at the age of ten. He grew up in Florida and graduated from Florida State University with a degree in education. Paul's story of immigration, changing cultures, finding his wife, and why he returned to Haiti are just a few topics we discuss this week.

Main Takeaway: (34:00) Paul discusses why he HAS to forgive the men who tormented his family without reconciliation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Paul’s story immigrating to the US
  • Finding God & finding his wife
  • Haitian Voodoo Culture (9:00)
  • The circumstances around Paul’s return to Sioux Falls (13:00) The instability in Haiti.
  • The pressure of being a leader in Haiti (20:30)
  • Paul makes the toughest decision in his life.
  • A vulnerable conversation with Paul’s wife Bethany (27:00)
  • Grief vs. relief (31:00)
  • How do you forgive men who were willing to hurt your wife and children? (34:00)
  • Forgiveness without reconciliation
  • A Christian walks through earthquake, political unrest, and trying to educate a population (36:30)
  • Why & How to support Mission Haiti (42:00)

    • www.mission-haiti.org

    [email protected]

    MIssion-Haiti's mission is to share the Good News and unconditional love of Jesus Christ in the communities they serve. They do this through a variety of programs and activities, all with the goal of empowering and equipping Haitian brothers and sisters to be the change they want to see in their own country. Programs and Activities: Schools, orphanages, elderly homes, evangelism, medical care, & mission trips.

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