David’s Well — Organization Profile
David’s Well is a Christian mission organization serving indigenous and rural communities in Panama and neighboring parts of Central America. The ministry describes its purpose as taking the Gospel to native villages, making disciples, establishing congregations, and meeting physical needs through practical community development. Its tagline, “Living Water for the Healing of Nations,” reflects the organization’s combined emphasis on evangelism and service.
David’s Well was founded in Panama in 1987 by Juan Rodriguez from the Dominican Republic and Paul Daniel Crosley from the United States. The ministry’s main headquarters is connected with La Iglesia Cristiana in David, Panama, and its U.S. nonprofit support is connected with Noblesville, Indiana. Its work serves villages and communities across Panama and Costa Rica, especially coastal and mountain areas where churches, schools, health clinics, water systems, and other basic resources are needed.
The mission’s strategy is to address immediate needs while building relationships for long-term spiritual ministry. David’s Well states that villages often face urgent needs related to health, housing, water, and education. As those needs are addressed, ministry workers and volunteers introduce villagers to Jesus, plant seeds of faith, and support the growth of local congregations and leaders.
David’s Well’s ministry areas include fresh water systems, healthy homes, medical clinics, schools, small production centers, sustainable agriculture, church buildings, pastor training, and college student support. Projects have included aqueduct systems, windmills, deep wells, storage tanks, wood homes with metal roofs, school buildings where the Panamanian government provides teachers, medical clinics where volunteer teams offer free care, and agricultural training for rice production and other local needs.
Leadership development has been part of the mission from its early years. David’s Well states that its founders developed Bible Institutes to train Christian leaders, with more than 50 leaders sent to Central America and the Caribbean to preach the gospel, establish congregations, and make disciples. The ministry continues to work with pastors and leaders through Bible teaching, support, prayer, encouragement, and congregational development.
People can engage with David’s Well by praying, giving financially, joining a mission trip, supporting building and community projects, providing teaching or medical help, donating toward student support, or helping churches and teams serve in Panama. Mission teams commonly raise funds for both travel and project materials, and David’s Well uses local support staff to guide teams before and during service in Panama.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.davidswell.org/
- About / Mission & Strategy: https://www.davidswell.org/about/
- What Is David’s Well?: https://www.davidswell.org/what-is-dw/
- History: https://www.davidswell.org/history/
- Causes: https://www.davidswell.org/causes/
- Mission Trips: https://www.davidswell.org/mission-trips/
- Communities Map: https://www.davidswell.org/map/
- Board of Directors: https://www.davidswell.org/directors/
- News: https://www.davidswell.org/news/
- Donate: https://www.davidswell.org/donate/
Contact Information
- Email: Da**************@***il.com
- Phone: 317-214-6300
- Mailing address: David’s Well Incorporated, PO Box 435, Noblesville, IN 46061
Socials
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidswell/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidsWell
Leadership
- Juan Rodriguez — Founder; Missionary
- Paul Daniel Crosley — Founder
- Chuck Goodrich — Chairman
- Yolanda Whitney — Executive Director
- Mike Goins — Vice-Chairman
- Eric Perkins — Secretary/Treasurer
- Marvin Raymond — Board Member
- Dr. David Craigie — Board Member
- D.J. Barnett — Board Member
- Fred Knoll — Board Member
- Paul Kimmerle — Board Member
- James Friessen — Board Member
- Sharon Vincent — Board Member
- Idalia — Local Contact
- Yolanda — Local Contact
