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we wanted applicants who had heard the message and the heart behind the project,” Burns says. “But the people in our church were so excited that they shared it with others, so some applicants are from other states and even other countries.”

The church awarded the funds to nine individuals, each one with a different dream.

• Rose adopted her daughter from an orphanage in Guatemala 13 years ago and plans to take her daughter back to show her where she came from and to serve with her in the orphanage.

• Tracey wants to start a relational Bible study for Muslims.

• Kristal plans to build a children’s home in India.

• David is starting an apologetics ministry.

• Melissa—a former addict who is now sober and following Jesus—wants to pursue her degree in counseling so she can help other addicts.

Visit www.necchurch. org/kingdommissions to see all of the Kingdom Mission recipients!

—Jennifer Johnson

Inner-directed

BY SIMON J. DAHLMAN

Professor of Communications Milligan College, Tennessee