Our Story: From Family Worship to Community Revival

Mitspah Ministries began not in a building, but in a living room. Founded by a devoted minister with a passion for service and evangelism, Mitspah emerged from humble beginnings—family worship sessions among six faithful believers. After years of dedicated service within the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Haiti and the United States, our founder Pastor Arsène Cyla found himself at a spiritual crossroads. Despite faithful service to multiple districts and departments in Haiti and the U.S., he faced institutional roadblocks that hindered further engagement. This experience became the seed for something new. Tired of exclusion and determined to worship freely, Pastor Cyla began holding home services rooted in scripture, prayer, and outreach. That commitment to authentic, Spirit-led worship birthed what we now know as Mitspah Ministries.

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Who We Are: A Ministry Born From Prayer and Purpose

Mitspah Ministries didn’t begin with committees or a building—it began with obedience. Pastor Arsène Cyla, after years of faithful service within the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Haiti and the U.S., found himself called into deeper, more personal ministry. What started as home worship with family and a few friends quickly turned into a movement rooted in prayer, scripture, and community. Mitspah was founded as a space where worship would be genuine, leadership accountable to God, and all would be welcomed to grow in faith—regardless of politics or power structures.

Mitspah is a Haitian-rooted, spirit-led church with global values. Though currently outside the formal conference system, our beliefs, practices, and theology are completely aligned with the Seventh-day Adventist message and mission. We stand in the gap until doors are opened.

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Our Philosophy: Ministry Through the Whole Person

We believe in whole-person ministry. This means we don’t just preach salvation—we help people live it. Our focus isn’t only on what happens inside the church, but what happens in your home, your health, your habits, and your relationships.

We build programs and partnerships that:

Teach the Gospel Clearly and Truthfully

At Mitspah Ministries, we are committed to preaching the undiluted truth of the Gospel as found in the Word of God. Through sermons, Bible studies, and personal discipleship, we help people discover Jesus Christ and develop a lasting, transformative relationship with Him.

Promote Health & Wellness from a Biblical Standpoint

We believe that spiritual health goes hand in hand with physical well-being. Our health ministry promotes biblical principles of wellness, encouraging balanced lifestyles, nutritious choices, and mental wholeness in alignment with God's desire for us to prosper in body and spirit.

Support the Family Unit with Spiritual and Emotional Resources

Families are the heart of the church. Mitspah provides counseling, workshops, and family-based activities that strengthen bonds and promote spiritual growth. We guide families to build stronger connections rooted in faith, prayer, and mutual love, even in challenging seasons.

Train Young People to Be Leaders, Disciples, and Thinkers

The youth are not just the future—they are the now. Through mentorship, education, and creative ministry opportunities, we equip young people to lead with integrity, serve with purpose, and grow as thinkers grounded in biblical truth and active faith.

Engage the Community with Charity and Social Impact

We uphold the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency and accountability in all our actions and decisions.

Our Church Departments

At Mitspah Church, our various departments work together to serve the community and support our mission of spiritual growth, service, and outreach. Each department is committed to fulfilling a unique role that contributes to the overall health and vitality of our church. From ministries focused on children and youth to those that provide outreach to the sick, elderly, and underserved, our church departments ensure that every individual is welcomed and supported in their journey of faith.

Why “Mitspah”? A Covenant of Divine Connection

The word “Mitspah” comes from Genesis 31:49, where it’s written, “May the Lord watch between you and me when we are absent one from another.” This covenant between Jacob and Laban wasn’t just a farewell—it was a promise that even in distance, God would remain the connection.

At Mitspah Ministries, that spirit defines everything we do. We are a place of togetherness, spiritual watchfulness, and divine covering. Whether you’re physically close or watching our services online, you’re under the same spiritual protection and promise.

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Our Story: From Family Worship to Community Revival

Who We Are: A Ministry Born From Prayer and Purpose

Our Philosophy: Ministry Through the Whole Person

Teach the Gospel Clearly and Truthfully

Promote Health & Wellness from a Biblical Standpoint

Support the Family Unit with Spiritual and Emotional Resources

Train Young People to Be Leaders, Disciples, and Thinkers

Engage the Community with Charity and Social Impact

Our Church Departments

Children’s Ministries

Communication Department

Praise & Worship Ministry

Tech & Sound Department

Prayer & Diaconate Ministry

Music

Finance & Budget Department

Health Department

Social Services & Charity Department

Personnel and Transportation

Youth & Education

Sabbath School Department

Our Cultural DNA: Haitian-Rooted, Kingdom-Focused

Why “Mitspah”? A Covenant of Divine Connection