In America, when you get sick, you go to the doctor. When you cut your finger, you put on a band-aid. Broken bones are put in a cast to heal correctly. What happens when there is no doctor, transportation, or way to pay for services? The need for medical care is an ongoing issue, no […]

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Rev. Herb Shoemaker, RMI’s co-founder, passed away on Thursday morning, Feb. 13, 2025. He, his wife Shirley, his son Dan, and his wife Debbie co-founded RMI (Reciprocal Ministries International) in 1988. He and his wife were married for 68 years and were in full-time ministry […]

One would think that nothing is happening in Haiti with everything at a standstill.  We are pleased to share that God has enabled RMI to still impact thousands of lives.  Here is our 2024 Ministry Impact Report. Ministry in Haiti has been quite a challenge!  Never before has the situation been as bad as it […]

Have you ever wondered about the thank you letter process? Each year, our students write a thank you letter to their sponsor. How does it work? In August of each year, our US office prepares a tuition report for our Haiti team, itemizing each student who has been sponsored for the year, and a thank […]

Haiti recently passed two significant milestones, one of celebration and one of solemn remembrance. January 1 was both New Year’s Day and Haitian Independence Day. In 1804, Haiti won independence from France and became the first black republic to achieve this feat. Haitians fought long and hard for their freedom and celebrated by eating soup […]

These students were so excited to see the new bathroom their Sister Church, The Bayou (Lafayette, LA), provided for their school! A few weeks ago, it was a blessing to hand over the keys, as the students in Petit Trou got to see how their Sister Church cares for them. Clean, good-quality bathrooms are not […]

  During the recent holiday season, RMI’s SunTech team installed this extensive solar system for another local ministry. We are excited to offer this service to churches, schools, parsonages, homes, and other local ministries. Harnessing the power of sunshine, one of Haiti’s renewable resources makes so much sense! They can have electricity to run lights, […]

“Grateful” doesn’t even begin to express it. An incredible team of supporters gave as the Lord moved their hearts, and together, we raised $107,377! While we came in just shy of our goal, there’s no disappointment here at RMI—only overwhelming joy. These funds will position us strongly as we enter 2025, trusting God has amazing […]

RMI missionaries, Andrew and Dawn Tlucek, gave birth to their twins on Dec. 5.  Owen Elias Tlucek arrived first, weighing in at 6 lb. 10 oz.  Everett Joel Tlucek came next, weighing in at 5 lb. 15 oz.  Owen went directly into the NICU since he needed some help breathing.  He was there for 2 […]