our week in Santo domingo:

Monday, March 10

• University Outreach

• Pastor’s Event

Tuesday, March 11

• Men’s and Women’s Prison Outreach

• Women’s Dinner

Wednesday, March 12

• Business Professionals Dinner

Thursday, March 13

• Police Cadet Meeting

• Stories of Hope Women’s Event

Friday, March 14

• Festival Day 1

Saturday, November 23

• Children’s Festival and Health Fair

• Festival Day 2

Monday, March 10

On Monday morning, Andrew spoke at Universidad Nacional Evangélica (National Evangelical University) to an audience of 83 professors and leaders. He was warmly welcomed by Dr. Rafael Reyes Almonte, the university’s rector, and Alfredo Osser Veras, dean of the Theology Faculty.

Seizing the moment, Andrew shared about Jesus’ sacrifice, emphasizing His unconditional love and how it sustains us through every challenge, lifting us up and propelling us forward. Later, he met with a smaller group of about 35 students, where he shared a brief testimony and encouraged them to remain steadfast in their academic journey.

During Monday evening, more than 1,000 pastors and leaders gathered for a special event focused on inspiring and strengthening those in ministry. Pastor Johnny Pérez from Uruguay led the program, introducing the speakers and musical guest Germán Barceló, while also outlining the key activities planned for the week.

Andrew and Wendy took turns addressing the audience, weaving together personal testimonies and Scripture to encourage marriages, uplift ministry leaders, and express their anticipation for what God would do in Santo Domingo in the coming days. Wendy spoke directly to a large group of husbands and wives about the importance of peace and unity in marriage. She reminded them that the very message they are called to share with the world must first be lived out in their personal lives—the way of Jesus. Her words resonated deeply, drawing a wave of applause and cheers of agreement from the crowd.

During the first musical segment, Germán Barceló performed Batalla Perdida, a powerful song about his journey of marital reconciliation. The song features the voices of the late Luis Palau alongside Andrew, delivering a moving message of transformation. “We pray that tonight you will be deeply encouraged,” Andrew shared.

The evening also included a special time of prayer. Pastor Lorenzo Motta King, President of the Festival’s Executive Committee, and his wife, Estela Peña, prayed over Andrew and Wendy, while Samuel and Patricia Guzmán lifted up the pastoral couples in prayer, asking for blessings over their marriages, families, ministries, and congregations.

Andrew then challenged the pastors to pray for their families and their children—to intercede for the next generation and bring them back to Jesus, just as he had experienced in his own testimony. The response was powerful. Hundreds of parents stood in the gap, lifting their voices in passionate prayer over their children and the families of the Dominican Republic. “We pray for the deep healing of the human heart in Santo Domingo,” Andrew declared.

The night concluded in a spirit of unity, encouragement, and shared purpose. With hearts full of expectation, the leaders looked ahead to the weekend, believing for a great harvest of lives transformed by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Sunday, March 9

Wendy and I just arrived in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and we need your prayers! This week is packed with incredible opportunities to share the Gospel, reaching people from all walks of life.

From university students to prisoners, government leaders to business professionals, women to police cadets, we are sharing the Good News with care and compassion. God desires that everyone come to know Him, which is why we always prioritize reaching every sector of society.

As some background, the number of evangelical Christians is dropping dramatically in the Dominican Republic. Passion among believers is dwindling. With the rise of apathy, along with the presence of occult practices within society, those who are standing strong in their faith are concerned about what will come for future generations.

With our encouragement and support, more than 1,000 churches have a renewed sense of purpose to come together in unity for the Gospel—a vision that hasn’t been pursued collectively in almost a decade.

Please pray for every man, woman, and child who will hear the Gospel—especially those coming to the festival on March 14-15. Pray that hearts will be open and lives will be transformed by the love of Jesus!

We’ll be sharing updates throughout the week here and on social media—stay connected and follow along on Instagram or Facebook.

Thank you for standing with us in prayer as we reach the people of Santo Domingo. We couldn’t do this without you!

Your partner in ministry,

Andrew Palau (on behalf of Wendy and the team)