Our Story

About Our Church

A Haitian community of faith — rooted in the Word, Spirit-led, and mission-driven.

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Senior Pastor

Saint Martil Dorestan

Pastor Saint Martil Dorestan leads the First Haitian Free Church of Nazarene by Faith with a heart for the Word of God, the holiness of the Church, and the salvation of souls. He carries a deep passion for prayer, fasting, and seeing lives transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.

His vision for the church is simple and powerful: to preach and teach the Word of God faithfully, to build a community that trusts God even when they cannot see the outcome, and to go beyond the walls of the church with the Gospel.

Pastor Dorestan is committed to raising up disciples, strengthening families, and serving the Orlando community with love and integrity.

Our Foundation

Who We Are

The First Haitian Free Church of Nazarene by Faith is a vibrant, Spirit-filled Haitian congregation rooted in the heart of Orlando, Florida. We are a people who have chosen to actively trust God — even when we cannot see the outcome.

We believe that Jesus Christ is Lord — crucified, risen, and coming again. Every Sunday, we gather to worship in holiness, hear the preached Word, pray for one another, and go out to share the Gospel with the world around us.

"The first Haitian free church of Nazarene by faith actively does trusting God, even when they can't see the outcome and believe Jesus Christ is Lord."

We pursue God daily through prayer, fasting, and the study of Scripture. We trust the Holy Spirit to lead us in preaching the Gospel to every person — because bringing people to Christ is the heart of everything we do.

Core Beliefs

What We Believe

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Jesus Is Lord

We confess that Jesus Christ is Lord — crucified for our sins, risen from the dead, and coming again in glory.

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Faith Over Sight

We walk by faith, not by sight. We actively trust God even when we cannot see the outcome.

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Holiness

We pursue daily holiness — worshipping God in spirit and truth, set apart for His glory and purposes.

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Scripture

The Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God — our final authority for all faith and practice.

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Holy Spirit

We are led and empowered by the Holy Spirit in prayer, preaching, and service to our community.

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The Great Commission

We are sent to preach the Gospel to all nations — making disciples, baptizing, and teaching.