OEBB Founders:
Pastor Martinez & Emma Jovin
OEBB was founded by Pastor Martinez Jovin over 40 years ago and directed by Pastor and his wife Immacula affectionately known as Emma. The Jovins are Haitian nationals. Pastor Martinez received his seminary training in England and Emma likewise secured a nursing degree in England. In obedience to the call of God, the Jovins returned to their homeland with a commitment to serve God and their fellow Haitian brothers and sisters. Since 1979, God has worked mightily through the Jovins to establish 9 Conservative Baptist Churches, 8 Christian Schools and 2 orphanages. Emma has labored diligently by establishing two main health clinics. The Jovins recognize the desperate needs of their fellow Haitians and have sought many ways to help meet those needs. From its inception, OEEB’s Mission has been to spread the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to assist those in need. The mission base is located in Delmas 77, Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Through the loving support of friends in England, Canada and the United States, thousands of children have received a proper education and care while tens of thousands of adults have been reached with the gospel of Christ. We desire to help improve the lives of thousands more with the Gospel message of Jesus Christ and we need your help.
What We Believe
We believe that the work of national transformation begins with the knowledge of Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior. Over the past decades, the OEBB Mission has and continues to offer schooling, medical assistance, and housing for orphans. Bethesda’s mission is guided by teaching servant leadership and exercising good stewardship of God's provisions.
Accountability
OEBB is currently governed by a national board composed of local church leaders, elders and school administrators in conjuction with its founding director.
Timeline & History: Throughout the years our ministry has grown by God's direction and presenting needs.
1961 - Adults Bible study through community prayer meetings.
1962 – Pastor Martinez became a full time Bible student
1966 – 1st Primary School in Cabaret established
1970 – Martinez and Immacula travel to England for pastoral and nursing studies
1974 – Cabaret Clinic established
1975 - Cazale church and school established
1975 - Marbial church and school established
1976 – Marbial Clinic established
1976 - Fond-Blanc church and school established
1977 - Conoyer church and school established
1980 – Cabaret high school established
1982 - Rechimeau church and school established
1983 - church and school in Lamandier established
1984 - Marbial high school established
1985 – Bethesda church established in Miami Florida
1985 – established a church affiliation with a 98 year old historical Haitian church
1986 – Bethesda Church established in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2001 - Church and school established in Delmas
2005 - Established a girls orphanage (Bethesda Freedom Orphanage) in Delmas in partnership with a Canadian Couple.
2009 – Established a Boys orphanage in Marbial
1961 - Adults Bible study through community prayer meetings.
1962 – Pastor Martinez became a full time Bible student
1966 – 1st Primary School in Cabaret established
1970 – Martinez and Immacula travel to England for pastoral and nursing studies
1974 – Cabaret Clinic established
1975 - Cazale church and school established
1975 - Marbial church and school established
1976 – Marbial Clinic established
1976 - Fond-Blanc church and school established
1977 - Conoyer church and school established
1980 – Cabaret high school established
1982 - Rechimeau church and school established
1983 - church and school in Lamandier established
1984 - Marbial high school established
1985 – Bethesda church established in Miami Florida
1985 – established a church affiliation with a 98 year old historical Haitian church
1986 – Bethesda Church established in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2001 - Church and school established in Delmas
2005 - Established a girls orphanage (Bethesda Freedom Orphanage) in Delmas in partnership with a Canadian Couple.
2009 – Established a Boys orphanage in Marbial