In 1999, while I was a student at Marshall University in WV, I was invited to go on a mission trip with a group of friends. I had been on a couple of mission trips before, and I had really enjoyed them. When this opportunity to go on a basketball mission trip to the Dominican Republic was
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The Comfort of God in the Loss of a Pregnancy
This blog article was written by SCORE Missionary Craig McClure. We pray that it may bring peace and comfort to many. In early 2020 when anxiety and uncertainty were penetrating the hearts of many my wife, and I were celebrating the pregnancy of our fourth child. Gratitude and joy
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The CLIMB Program is launching in 2021
It has been five years since I was first introduced to, what was then simply called GAP. I was serving as a Senior Pastor in Chattanooga, TN, and had a mutual love for the local church, missions, and students. That year I was invited to travel to the GAP program housed in Costa Rica to
A Life Well Lived: Mike Henderson Tribute
Mike Henderson was best known as a committed tennis coach and a devoted follower of Christ. He coached tennis at the University of South Florida for over 20 years, leading the men’s tennis team to several championship titles, including the Big East Championship. He was also a coach and mentor at the
Prepared for Every Good Work
“Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of earthenware, and some to honor and some to dishonor. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good
Easter Reflections for Uncertain Times
The Significance of Easter Sunday While the realities of Good Friday and the atonement accomplished that day are precious Christian truths, as the Apostle Paul would later argue, “if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile, and you are still in your sins” (1 Cor 15:17). In other words,
The Paradox of Good Friday
President Trump suggested in a recent Coronavirus Task Force press briefing that this week of the pandemic would be the toughest week to date. He warned there would be a lot of death. No one is unaffected by the COVID-19 crisis. For most churches, there will be no corporate gatherings for worship
Serving Even When Plans Change
The global coronavirus pandemic has impacted our international ministries at unprecedented levels. With orders to shelter in place or practice social distancing, our missionaries are having to find new and creative ways to engage in ministry with their communities. But our great God is still at work
Missionary Update: Difren Family
Have you been wondering how our missionaries are doing and navigating ministry through this pandemic? Read an update below from the Difren family written by Sarah, so that you can know how to specifically be praying for them during this time. If you have any questions or you'd like to contact them
What Can I Do?
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-39 I think that one of the best ways to love and serve God is by loving