Chavannes Jeune
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Chavannes Jeune is an influential Haiti
an Christian
leader, pastor and evangelist, and an unsuccessful candidate for President of Haiti
in 2005.
Born in Haiti on December 29, 1953, Pastor Chavannes grew up in an evangelistic household; his father was a pioneer of the Mission Evangelique Baptiste du Sud d'Haiti
(MEBSH). During a Vacation Bible School
at age seven Chavannes made his own personal commitment to Christ, followed by baptism at fourteen. Although Chavannes graduated with a degree as a civil engineer
, he knew his real mission in life lay not in building an earthly city, but in furthering a Heavenly Kingdom. He announced his candidacy for President in his home town of Les Cayes
on Wednesday, August 10, 2005.
Haiti
Haiti , officially the Republic of Haiti , is a Caribbean country. It occupies the western, smaller portion of the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelago, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Ayiti was the indigenous Taíno or Amerindian name for the island...
an Christian
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
leader, pastor and evangelist, and an unsuccessful candidate for President of Haiti
President of Haiti
The President of the Republic of Haiti is the head of state of Haiti. Executive power in Haiti is divided between the president and the government headed by the Prime Minister of Haiti...
in 2005.
Born in Haiti on December 29, 1953, Pastor Chavannes grew up in an evangelistic household; his father was a pioneer of the Mission Evangelique Baptiste du Sud d'Haiti
Evangelical Baptist Mission of South Haiti
The Evangelical Baptist Mission of South Haiti or Mission Evangélique Baptiste du Sud-Haiti grew out of the successful efforts of the non-denominational World Team and the Cuba Bible Institute...
(MEBSH). During a Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is a specialized form of religious education which focuses on children. Churches usually hold the week long events during the summer, though the lengths of such programs may vary, and they are sometimes held during other times of the year.-History:The origins of Vacation...
at age seven Chavannes made his own personal commitment to Christ, followed by baptism at fourteen. Although Chavannes graduated with a degree as a civil engineer
Civil engineering
Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings...
, he knew his real mission in life lay not in building an earthly city, but in furthering a Heavenly Kingdom. He announced his candidacy for President in his home town of Les Cayes
Les Cayes
Les Cayes , is a town and seaport in southwestern Haiti, with a population of approximately 45,904 people . Estimates from 2008 place the population at close to 70,000 people...
on Wednesday, August 10, 2005.