Though the islands are often known for
white beaches, tropical tunes, and fancy resorts, the spiritual climate in the
Dominican Republic stands in stark contrast to your typical view of "island
life". The people of the Dominican Republic suffer from the effects of poverty,
and are desperate for a taste of the good news that you will bring to them on
your trip. Picture lots of dark-skinned, Spanish-speaking kids clinging to your
arms as you walk down the streets, mother's calling to you as they bend over
wash buckets, and the sound of worship flooding out the open windows of a
Carribean church.