On Monday mornings, Joel* meets with Tazig* church leaders for debriefing and coaching. For several weeks, the church has been studying the book of Romans. On the week they studied Romans 7, several questions arose. One verse, however, was easy for everyone to understand: Paul’s confession in Romans 7:19, “For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil…
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At 61, Mike took his first step into missions – unsure, uncomfortable, and unprepared for how it would change his life. What followed wasn’t just a mission trip, but a lifelong calling marked by surrender and a front-row seat to God at work. Now, 64 mission trips later, 83-year-old Mike is still going. Mike’s story will challenge how you think about obedience, impact, and…
The Sermon on the Mount “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you …” (Matthew 5:44 NKJV) James said the words pierced his heart so much that he watched the clip over and over—hundreds of times (he claimed!). And each time…
Before the war, Ahmad lived a steady life in Homs, Syria. As an English teacher from an Alawite family, he found a sense of purpose in his daily routine. When conflict escalated—especially following the fall of the regime at the end of 2024—his home was attacked, forcing Ahmad to flee to Tartous. Armed groups began raiding homes,…
Because the Bolick Foundation funds are pooled to provide partial scholarships, they do not just support one individual; they help weave a diverse tapestry of ministry leaders across the globe. The impact of this collective support is best seen through the types of “Equipping Evangelists” currently being formed at Truett: By filling the gap for…
We recently hosted a team from Auburn University, and during their visit, we witnessed the kindness and love of the Holy Spirit in a way I have never seen before. On our first village trip with the team, we visited a village about thirty minutes outside the city. One of our long term teammates, a…
My name is Rima*, and I am from India. I was born and brought up in a wealthy Muslim family. My parents did not have a good relationship, which made home life difficult and unhappy for all. When I was 14, I was assaulted by an older man which left me deeply traumatized. I didn’t feel I could tell my parents about…
Shepherds Heart Ministries – A Non-Profit Disaster Response Ministry What an incredible moment I witnessed last week! Ed—one of the homeowners we were blessed to serve the last week—stood in his driveway, reflecting on the past three days. It was a blessing to watch him evolve throughout the three days I got to know him.…
The Bolick Foundation supported participation for our chaplains in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) which equipped them with deeper spiritual, relational, and reflective ministry skill. The training itself emphasized Christ-centered care, self-awareness, and compassionate presence, enabling our chaplains to more faithfully embody the Christian gospel in their daily ministry. Through a focus on spiritual attentiveness, relationship-building, and holistic care, your support strengthened EveryAge’s…
The food pantry at Living Waters is located in a remote part of Cherokee, NC. The worshipping community and pastor’s office are located on the upper floor of the building. The space offers warm hospitality on Sunday mornings as well as space for community and congregational meetings. The cultural identity of the Cherokee people is expressed by the artwork on the walls.…