This story comes from International Mission Board writer Caroline Anderson. Women in the slum brothels of Kampala, Uganda, are learning God has not forgotten them, there is hope and redemption in their life stories, and He has given them a new name. IMB missionary Allie White remembers riding in motorcycle taxis past slums housing brothels,…
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Charles and Wynelle Middlebrooks, a retired couple living in Chapin, SC, led their church to begin an international missions partnership in Athens, Greece. They went ahead of their team and lived in Athens for three weeks to pilot a “re-hired” mission pathway for retirees to serve on mission. They are a great example of leveraging
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Whitney Jones is a South Carolina native now serving full-time in Africa with the International Mission Board. We were able to sit down with Whitney and hear how the Lord used her time as an intern at the South Carolina Baptist Convention and as a Journeyman with the IMB to call her to the mission
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Robbie McAlister is the People Group Strategist at the South Carolina Baptist Convention. He has heard hundreds of stories of Christians facing persecution in their home countries after accepting Christ as Savior, but one story stands out to him. *Omar is a young Central Asian man. He hopes to better himself, attend college, and become
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James Scherberg had a tumultuous upbringing. He experienced a lot of dysfunction in his life, from moving around frequently to being sexually abused and dealing with alcoholism. There was constant drama and fighting with his family, and he felt no mercy or sympathy for anyone. His heart was hardened to the world, and he hated
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After Kelly Ann’s husband passed away, she began seeking more ways to be a light in her community. She found a way to serve right across the street. Kelly Ann’s world turned upside down when her husband passed away unexpectedly. She was lost and didn’t know what to do. Before her husband died, they had
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Sydney’s life underwent a profound transformation through her encounter with Jesus Christ. Reflecting on this remarkable change, she shared, “Jesus has transformed my life in every way. From how I view myself, to how I view others, what I seek after, and how I perceive and run after holiness.” Though she acknowledges her imperfections, Sydney’s
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Berry, an SCBaptist Disaster Relief volunteer, considers it a privilege to serve God and the community through this ministry. He finds great reward in helping individuals rebuild their lives after experiencing a disaster, all while demonstrating the love of Christ and sharing the Gospel. Reflecting on the profound impact of this work, Berry stated, “Helping
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Shelley, a dedicated nurse, found her faith shining brighter amidst the challenging times she faced. “We are now talking of spiritual things daily, and remembering daily to pray for one another,” she shared, reflecting on the newfound camaraderie among her colleagues. In the midst of their work, they found solace and strength through studying God’s
Wilson’s life took a remarkable turn when he embarked on an exchange program to study business at the University of South Carolina. Reflecting on his transformative journey, Wilson shared, “Before I came to know Christ, I was an exchange student studying business at USC. I was excited to learn more about American culture.” Little did
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