faithrunner

About two years ago I met Pastor Smith and his wife at a church garage sale. He had just begun as the pastor of a new work, and they were there to gather as many items as possible to begin the work. We talked and shared our stories and promised to stay in touch. About a year later, I finally got down to see his ministry through the Peace of God Missionary Baptist Church in the Joppa Community , southeast of Dallas . The community was founded in the mid-1800's and has been a home for thousands since then. The church gathers in a rectangular building that was built in 1940 . Pastor Smith and his family had repaired and updated the building, which had not been used for some time, by investing their own money, time, and talents. I was honored to share his vision for his work and the potential the Gospel had in the community . (There literally is a church on almost every corner. Something I can relate to in my community, but with a few more potential participants where I serve.)...