Jacky Gilles

The Association for Childhood and Youth of Haiti (ACYH) is a Christian ministry rooted in the local church, dedicated to reaching and discipling the next generation across Haiti through sports, play, and fitness. As the outreach arm of Calvary Baptist Church, ACYH trains and equips children and youth ministry leaders to serve their communities with integrity, prayer, and excellence.
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ACYH's mission is to empower churches to transform lives using creative tools and sports-based discipleship. Our vision is to see a generation of Haitian children and youth become flourishing disciples of Christ—leaders who bring transformation to their communities. We conduct quarterly leadership trainings, host weekly Kids Community Discipleship (KCD) clubs, organize annual conferences like "Reach the Next Gen," and collaborate with schools, churches, and seminaries to advocate for holistic child development. Whether through camps, youth gatherings, or family-focused training, ACYH is committed to seeing every child experience the love of Jesus in a fun, engaging, and spiritually rich environment.
About Jacky
Jacky Gilles is the founder of the Association for Childhood and Youth of Haiti (ACYH) and a lifelong advocate for the spiritual and holistic development of children and youth. Born in Grand-Goâve, Haiti, and raised in an orphanage, Jacky committed his life to Christ at the age of 10—a decision that ignited his passion for reaching the next generation.
With over 20 years of ministry experience, Jacky has served as a Sunday school teacher, children’s club director, seminary professor, former national director of Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) in Haiti, and keynote speaker at national conferences. Jacky holds degrees in Social Work, Pastoral Ministry, and a Master’s in Holistic Child Development. Currently Jacky Serve as the lead pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, while he continues to train and empower leaders across the nation through ACYH, equipping churches to transform communities through sports, play, and discipleship.

Jacky is married to his wife of more than 14 years, and together they are raising their daughter, with the same heart for ministry and service.