The Record

Every trip since 2013.

13 mission trips across 5 countries — and the two years they could not go. This is the whole record, exactly as Don keeps it.

The fields

Three places, thirteen years. Each one has its own photographs and its own story.

June 8–13, 2026

Belize Medical Mission

The first mission trip since 2023 — and the road back after open-heart surgery. Free medical clinics, reading glasses fitted one face at a time, Bibles given, and baptisms in the sea.

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2017 · 2021 · 2022 · 2023

The Dominican Republic

Four trips to the Dominican Republic — beginning with logistics support in 2017 and returning three years running for medical clinics and evangelism.

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2013 – 2019

Malawi

Eight trips over seven years. Village evangelism, medical clinics, water wells, sewing enterprises for widows and orphans, and lasting partnership with Malawian pastors.

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Mission trip timeline

Kept by Don Nichols. Newest first.

June 2026
Belize
Medical & Evangelism
Donald & Patti Nichols
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2025
Continued recovery from surgery. No mission trips.
2024
No mission trips due to Donald's open-heart surgery and recovery.
June 2023
Dominican Republic
Medical & Evangelism
Donald & Patti Nichols
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June 2022
Dominican Republic
Medical & Evangelism
Donald & Patti Nichols
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June 2021
Dominican Republic
Medical & Evangelism
Donald & Patti Nichols
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2020
No mission trips due to COVID-19 international travel restrictions.
October 2019
Malawi
Evangelism
Donald Nichols
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June 2019
Malawi
Evangelism
Donald & Patti Nichols
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August 2018
Malawi
Evangelism
Donald Nichols
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May 2017
Malawi
Evangelism
Donald Nichols
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February 2017
Dominican Republic
Logistics Support
Donald Nichols
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July 2016
Malawi
Medical & Evangelism
Donald Nichols
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July 2015
Malawi, Mozambique & Zambia
Evangelism
Donald Nichols
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July 2014
Malawi
Evangelism
Donald Nichols
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July 2013
Malawi
Evangelism
Donald Nichols
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Countries served

Belize
Dominican Republic
Malawi
Mozambique
Zambia

Ministry experience

Our ministry has included:

Evangelistic crusades and village outreach
Medical clinics
Prayer and discipleship
Logistics and mission support
Partnership with local churches and pastors
Distribution of Bibles, Gospel literature, reading glasses, hygiene supplies, and other humanitarian aid

“We remain committed to taking the Gospel to underserved communities while demonstrating Christ's love through compassionate medical care and practical assistance.”
— Don Nichols

See it for yourself

Hundreds of photographs from every one of these trips.

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