‘Uplift Lives in Your Community’
Here We Support Children In Need Of Food , Shelter & A Good Education No Child of God Left Behind .”
Our Essential Team: Building the Foundation of Our Nonprofit
At Christian Family Empowerment Inc., success starts with a strong team. We believe that a dedicated and passionate leadership structure is the cornerstone of every effective nonprofit. This page outlines the essential roles necessary to launch and sustain our mission—from strategic leadership and financial stewardship to program management, communications, and local field operations. Each position is crafted to ensure that every aspect of our organization works in harmony to empower families and support children in Haiti. Join us in building a team that makes a lasting impact.
Core Leadership Team
Guiding the Mission and Strategic Vision
This team is responsible for setting the direction, maintaining governance, and ensuring accountability. They lead all aspects of the organization—from strategy and operations to financial oversight.
Operations & Program Support Team
Implementing Programs, Managing Volunteers, and Fostering Donor Relationships
This team turns strategic goals into actionable programs and sustainable outreach efforts, ensuring that our mission reaches every corner of our work—from local communities in Miami to far-reaching community projects.
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Food & Care Service Team
Providing Nourishment and Care to the Community
Focused on feeding bodies and uplifting spirits, this team is integral to organizing food services and ensuring nourishing meals are provided during events and outreach initiatives.
Media & Outreach Team
Communicating Our Story and Engaging the Community
This team shapes how we present our mission externally, managing digital presence, public relations, and community engagement to keep supporters informed and inspired.
Support & Community Engagement Team
Bridging Operations and Local Impact
Responsible for administrative tasks and building vital local networks, this team ensures smooth daily operations and strengthens community ties.
Haiti-Based Leadership Team
On-the-Ground Leadership and Local Operations
To ensure our work in Haiti meets community needs directly, this dedicated leadership team operates locally. They act as the bridge between the headquarters in Miami and the communities served in Haiti, managing day-to-day operations, mobilizing local resources, and maintaining real-time communication with the central team.
# **Our Team – Faith-Driven Servants for Haiti’s Children**
*"Just as a body, though one, has many parts, so in Christ we, though many, form one body."*
**— Romans 12:4-5**
At **Christian Family Community Empowerment (CFCE)**, we are a diverse family of believers united by a single mission: **to bring God’s love and practical hope to Haiti’s most vulnerable children**. Meet the hearts and hands behind this ministry.
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## **Leadership Team**
### **Rev. Samuel Laurent**
*Founder & Executive Director*
📖 *"The Lord called me to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. When I saw children eating mud cookies to survive, I knew I couldn’t turn away."*
🔹 15 years serving in Haiti
🔹 Former pastor in Miami
🔹 Passion: Discipleship and sustainable development
### **Dr. Marie-Claire Baptiste**
*Haiti Country Director*
📖 *"These children are Haiti’s future. When we educate and feed them, we rebuild our nation."*
🔹 Pediatrician from Port-au-Prince
🔹 Runs our medical outreach programs
🔹 Fluent in Creole, French, English
### **Michael Thompson**
*Director of Operations (U.S.)*
📖 *"Every dollar given multiplies—like the loaves and fishes—to do more than we imagine."*
🔹 CPA with 10+ years in nonprofit management
🔹 Oversees donor relations and accountability
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## **On-the-Ground Servants (Haiti Staff)**
### **Pastor Jean-Philippe Noel**
*Spiritual Outreach Coordinator*
📖 Leads Bible studies and trauma counseling for children in our programs
### **Sophie Pierre**
*Nutrition Program Manager*
📖 A former beneficiary of CFCE, now runs our feeding centers
### **Lucson Fleurival**
*Agriculture Trainer*
📖 Teaches families to grow drought-resistant crops
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## **Board of Directors**
- **Rev. Daniel Greene** (Chairman) – Pastor, New Life Fellowship
- **Susan Carter, RN** – Medical Missions Specialist
- **Prof. David Mitchell** – Nonprofit Leadership, Liberty University
- **Haitian Members**: Local pastors and educators
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## **Join Our Family**
We’re always seeking:
✝️ **Missionaries** – Teachers, nurses, builders
💻 **Virtual Volunteers** – Grant writers, social media helpers
🙏 **Prayer Warriors** – Join our weekly intercession team
*"The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few."*
**— Matthew 9:37**
**[Meet Our Missionaries]** 🔗 | **[Apply to Serve]** 🔗
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### **Design Suggestions:**
1. **Team Photos**: Candid shots of staff with children (avoid stiff portraits)
2. **Haiti Connection**: Include Creole titles alongside English (e.g., "*Directè* – Director")
3. **Impact Callout**: *"Our Haitian staff are 70% of our team—because real change comes from within the community."*
4. **Video Clip**: 30-second intro from Rev. Laurent
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**"For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works." — Ephesians 2:10**