MEET HALEY LACKEY: a hard time in her life led her to a career spent serving others. What led you to pursue a career in social work? I chose to pursue social work to be a help to others in a way that people have been a help to me. I... Continue Reading →
There are many ways to say 'YES' to adoption- whether through starting the adoption process, fostering a child in need, or supporting those who have been called to grow their families through adoption. This week, with the help of overwhelming support from all across the country, we were able to say YES in... Continue Reading →
MEET HANNAH MCLELLAND: committing to full-time ministry has shown her the undeniable love of Christ. How did the Lord call you to be a missionary? I was sure of my call to the mission field in November of 2016 while on the ground in a rural community about an hour outside of... Continue Reading →
MEET MELISSA LINDSEY: after longing for a child, she and her husband felt called to grow their family through adoption and learned that there is peace found in trusting His timing. How did the Lord first call you and your husband to adoption? My husband and I have been married since 2014. Our... Continue Reading →
MEET KALI RUNIONS: she went willing, spent her summer serving, and learned the important of drawing near to Him. How did you get connected with the Baptist Friendship House? I heard about the mission trip through the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. They were offering college students the opportunity to serve during the... Continue Reading →
MEET MADISON JOHNSON: she gave her best yes and learned that we draw nearest to Him when serving others. How did the Lord call your heart to India? The Lord definitely works in incredible ways, especially the day he called me to India. It was my first year in college, and I had... Continue Reading →
MEET LAURA HATCHER: she gave her best yes and learned that there is joy in taking time to simply enjoy the gift of fellowship. How did the Lord call your heart to the Dominican Republic? For me the call to the Dominican Republic was one due to my family. I have immediate family... Continue Reading →
MEET EMILY KIRKPATRICK DE HERNANDEZ: she say the Lord making a way for her to serve internationally, gave her best yes, and found the confidence to share her story. How did the Lord call your heart to El Salvador? I remember first feeling called to missions when I took high school Spanish classes.... Continue Reading →
MEET ELIZABETH KURTZ: she out-waited the 'not yet' and learned that true joy comes through serving. What led you to want to go to Kenya? When I was 12 and at a Youth Retreat, two missionaries who were living in Kenya and running a non-profit called Start With One Kenya presented... Continue Reading →
