The Dominican Development Group (DDG) was founded in October 1998 and is a unique mission organization within the Episcopal Church. The DDG was founded to provide self-sufficiency to the Dominican Episcopal Church.
Since its founding, several churches, schools, and other projects have been completed with funds raised by the DDG. The DDG is essential if the diocese wants to sustain its growth.
The primary goal of the DDG is to seek human, material, and financial resources that are required to maintain the diocese's rate of growth and to provide the diocese with the ability to maintain "quality" programs. The DDG is a unique approach and was the first organization of its kind in the Episcopal Church.
Organizationally, the DDG is incorporated in the State of Florida, and is recognized as a 501(c)3 organization. This is important, because contributions sent directly to the Dominican Episcopal Church by individuals are not tax-deductible. Donations sent to the DDG are deductible.
The DDG is governed by a Board of Directors which is composed of clergy and lay leaders. The current president is David Morrow from Midland, Texas. David has made several mission trips to the DR. Bishop Holguin serves as a vice-president. Dr. Bob Stevens has served as the DDG's Executive Director from its inception. Bob was Planning and Development Officer for the Dominican Episcopal Church from 1993 through 1997. Though he now lives in Florida where the DDG offices are located, he is still considered a missionary.
The Dominican Church has a companion relationship with the Dioceses of Western Louisiana, Southwest Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Central Gulf Coast and the Diocese of Southeast Florida. The DDG also serves as a clearinghouse in maintaining these relationships.
DDG Board of Directors (& visitors)DDG Annual Meeting- Boca Chica, February 2010
