A volunteer helps a child with her reading in a Mission Georgia initiative that has educational and spiritual benefits. By Roger Alford FITZGERALD, Ga. – As a retired teacher and a concerned Christian, Donna Millner knows just how dire life can be for people who don’t master reading at a young age. That’s why she […]
Kelly and Jason Preston started the non-profit ministry RACE for the Orphans to advocate for the needs of orphans. COURTESY/Kelly Preston NEWNAN – Despite the destruction in Newnan after the devastating tornado, a 5K race will fill the downtown streets of this historic community with the sound of runners and walkers of all ages. RACE […]
Happy memories of her childhood in Cuba with her sister, Leisy, are a cherished part of Irma Moss’ life journey. After immigrating to the U.S., Irma became involved in Girls Auxiliary (now Girls in Action) which helped spark her lifelong involvement in missions and ministry. COURTESY/WMU Photo by Pam Henderson By Trennis Henderson WMU National […]
Collaboration among churches, associations, non-profit ministries and community agencies is a key factor in Mission Georgia’s work. During April, Mission Georgia Roundtables will gather leaders from each of these groups for a collaborative conversation. Lorna Bius, Mission Georgia Mobilizer, will facilitate each roundtable. Participants will have an opportunity to hear from one another about efforts […]
Kabul, Afghanistan. In 2020, 2.7 million of the world’s registered refugees were from Afghanistan. SPECIAL/IMB photo Amita* looks around the room and sees seven other Afghan teenage girls watching as she talks. She joyfully shares how God broke through her fear and doubt and led her to His kingdom of light. Amita knows deep within that God has changed her […]
By Governor Brian Kemp As Georgia’s 83rd Governor, I have championed historic pro-life legislation that protects the unborn, but I have also been clear: we, as people of faith, should be pro-life for a child’s whole life, not just from the womb to the delivery room. Last year, we passed and signed important legislation that […]
DULUTH – Even though the tragedy of human trafficking happens every day in Georgia, the month of January is a time to raise awareness and recruit new support for the fight against it. January has been recognized as Human Trafficking Awareness month across many sectors, including faith based, government and law enforcement organizations. “It has been […]
Jeff Gongwer, left, stands with Pastor Neftali Coronado and Dave Nelson, associational missions strategist of Kimball and Central associations. Photo courtesy of Jeff Gongwer GREENSBORO — The physical effects of COVID-19 hit people hard, but the impact is felt just as strong in areas a little harder to measure. Pastor Neftali Coronado arrived in the […]
“We were concerned about the children in our community.”
DULUTH — Across the state of Georgia, churches and para-church ministries are partnering to shine a light on the darkness of human trafficking. The issue of human trafficking is widespread. Doctors, pastors, lawyers – people from all walks of life and different types of careers – are involved in it, shared Rhiannon Dobson, the co-founder and executive director for […]
“For our church, I think it’s just another way that we have an opportunity to share Christ with the community.”
MARIETTA — The Atlanta Braves recently honored Noonday Baptist Association‘s Howard Koepka as a Hometown Hero for his work in food distribution. When the COVID-19 shutdown led to many hungry and in need of a meal, Koepka led others into action through his role as church consultant for Noonday. “This man rose to the occasion in […]