S.L.A.M. Board of Directors

We had our first productive meeting with our board of directors last night.  We are excited about working with them for advice and accountability. Michael Taylor–Founder of Shining Light Abroad Ministries Deidra Taylor–Founder of Shining Light Abroad Ministries Teddie Turrentine–Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church/Director of G.R.A.C.E. Ministries Eddie Turrentine–Vice President/General Manager at Emerson Morris Bryant–Manager … More S.L.A.M. Board of Directors

Why Guatemala?

Yesterday someone asked me the question, Why Guatemala?  For years, Soy and I were working to meet the requirements to serve under another mission organization, but in the Spring of 2013 God began to re-direct our path. Guatemala was not on our radar! We spent the next 6 months really seeking exactly where God was … More Why Guatemala?

A Hot Dog Meal!

In the summer of 2014 we were introduced to the families at the El Tejar dump. This is one of the moments we knew God was beginning to prepare our hearts to minister, love, and serve the people of Guatemala. We began to visit the dump on a weekly basis to serve a meal for … More A Hot Dog Meal!

Partner With Us!

We can’t believe how fast the time is passing as we prepare to move to Guatemala!  Since my dad makes multiple trips throughout the year, we are sending our personal things to Guatemala.  If it fits in a suitcase–it goes! We are now asking people to partner with us as we begin to financially prepare … More Partner With Us!

Thanks Carla!

We all have initial moments where God begins to use a specific event to birth a new desire and passion in our lives.  When I was 12 yrs old, I chose to get involved with the bus ministry at church.  This ministry would require me to spend every Saturday visiting houses in Bayou La Batre … More Thanks Carla!

Summer is Over!

We are amazed at how fast seven weeks in Guatemala flew by! We spent the summer with the goal of beginning to adjust our children to things of Guatemala, build relationships, and seeking opportunities for future ministries. We are always willing to do whatever it takes to meet the spiritual and physical needs and we … More Summer is Over!

Feeding the Children of the Chimaltenango Dump.

We had the privilege of being able to partner with a local ministry that focuses on the education of children from the Chimaltenango dump.  Their families survive from sorting through the dump for things to be sold or recycled.  This ministry has made it their passion and vision to provide an education that centers around … More Feeding the Children of the Chimaltenango Dump.