Pastor Jean Etienne Charles, the third of six children born to Pastor Benito and Fragelie Charles, grew up in a devout Christian environment in Haiti. He is happily married to Jacqueline Cambry Charles and is a loving father to four daughters, including three biological and one adopted child.
 
His educational journey began at College Evangelique de Simon in Haiti, where he completed his primary and high school studies. He furthered his academic pursuits by earning a degree in Biblical Studies from Freedom Bible College and an undergraduate degree from Geneva College and Jamaica Bible College.
 
With over 30 years of experience as an ordained minister, Pastor Charles has faithfully shepherded numerous churches. At one point, he oversaw the pastoral care of seven churches in Haiti. He has also shared his knowledge as an educator at the American University of Les Cayes and actively participated on the boards of organizations like Harvest House, Haiti’s Children, Inc., Heart of the Father Ministries, and Harvest International.
 
Pastor Charles has been instrumental in the growth and development of Mercy International in Haiti since its inception, to now serving from Boerne Texas as the Director of Mercy International, Inc.