Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode of God on the Move, Crisel Gonell shares her inspiring story of faith transformation and her work as the Church Advancement and Business Mentorship Program Coordinator at Mission of Hope. Crisel discusses her journey from battling depression during the 2020 pandemic to becoming a devoted servant of God, spreading the gospel in the Dominican Republic. She highlights the cultural and religious landscape of the Dominican Republic, the challenges, and the incredible efforts being made to share God's word. Crisel also sheds light on the impact of the Lausanne Movement and the congress in South Korea on her ministry and how it has influenced her vision of evangelism and church unity in her country.
📚 Links from the Interview
- Mission of Hope: missionofhope.com
🧑💻 About Crisel
Crisel Gonell is a 25-year-old living in Santiago de los Caballeros, the second largest city in the Dominican Republic. She fell in love with Jesus during the pandemic in 2020, a time when she was grappling with depression and anxiety. Through this challenging period, he reminded her that he is in control and has a plan for her life, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11. Crisel works at Mission of Hope as a church advancement and business mentorship program coordinator, collaborating with communities, churches, and Christian leaders to foster healthy churches in every community and empower leaders to create kingdom-impact businesses. She is also passionate about evangelism and church planting, dedicating her life to advancing his Kingdom. Jesus is her Saviour, Father, confidant, fortress, and the source of her strength, empowering her to live according to his will.
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00:00 66. Transformational Faith in the Dominican Republic
01:56 Introduction
04:54 Crisel's Testimony
08:45 The State of the Church in the Dominican Republic
12:41 Roman Catholics and Evangelicals
14:08 About Mission of Hope
16:39 Lausanne 4 Impact on the Dominican Republic
20:52 Lausanne Takeaways and Hopes
26:27 Ad - Join the Community And Share Your Story
27:00 The Story of Dr Dunker
28:51 Crisel's Congress Takeaway
29:49 Crisel's Dream
31:31 Individualism and the Church
33:38 A Word to Our Listeners
38:35 How to Pray
40:37 Outro
In this episode of God on the Move, Crisel Gonell shares her inspiring story of faith transformation and her work as the Church Advancement and Business Mentorship Program Coordinator at Mission of Hope. Crisel discusses her journey from battling depression during the 2020 pandemic to becoming a devoted servant of God, spreading the gospel in the Dominican Republic. She highlights the cultural and religious landscape of the Dominican Republic, the challenges, and the incredible efforts being made to share God's word. Crisel also sheds light on the impact of the Lausanne Movement and the congress in South Korea on her ministry and how it has influenced her vision of evangelism and church unity in her country.
📚 Links from the Interview
- Mission of Hope: missionofhope.com
🧑💻 About Crisel
Crisel Gonell is a 25-year-old living in Santiago de los Caballeros, the second largest city in the Dominican Republic. She fell in love with Jesus during the pandemic in 2020, a time when she was grappling with depression and anxiety. Through this challenging period, he reminded her that he is in control and has a plan for her life, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11. Crisel works at Mission of Hope as a church advancement and business mentorship program coordinator, collaborating with communities, churches, and Christian leaders to foster healthy churches in every community and empower leaders to create kingdom-impact businesses. She is also passionate about evangelism and church planting, dedicating her life to advancing his Kingdom. Jesus is her Saviour, Father, confidant, fortress, and the source of her strength, empowering her to live according to his will.
🔗 Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony. collaborate.lausanne.org
📝 We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!
00:00 66. Transformational Faith in the Dominican Republic
01:56 Introduction
04:54 Crisel's Testimony
08:45 The State of the Church in the Dominican Republic
12:41 Roman Catholics and Evangelicals
14:08 About Mission of Hope
16:39 Lausanne 4 Impact on the Dominican Republic
20:52 Lausanne Takeaways and Hopes
26:27 Ad - Join the Community And Share Your Story
27:00 The Story of Dr Dunker
28:51 Crisel's Congress Takeaway
29:49 Crisel's Dream
31:31 Individualism and the Church
33:38 A Word to Our Listeners
38:35 How to Pray
40:37 Outro
