by System Administrator | Oct 13, 2015 | News, Stories
Clarksdale, Mississippi, felt the economic pressures of the last decade harder than most. At its height, unemployment surged to more than 60%, and nearly half of the community’s residents lived below the poverty line. In a town where folks have few options for...
by System Administrator | Oct 13, 2015 | News, Stories
During the height of the recession, over half of the 18,000 residents of Clarksdale, Mississippi, found themselves unemployed. In more recent years the unemployment rate has dropped to just above 10% (double the national average), but earning potential continues to be...
by System Administrator | Oct 13, 2015 | Stories
When the call went out from Disciples Volunteers in Mission’s Josh Baird for folks to participate in a unique mission trip to complete the construction of the Real Faith Christian Church building in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the Mission Team of Central Christian...
by System Administrator | Oct 13, 2015 | Stories
When South Joplin Christian Church heard about the building efforts for Real Faith Christian Church, they knew it was an opportunity for them to give back. On May 22, 2011, and EF5 multi-vortex tornado struck Joplin, Missouri. Peaking at estimated 250 mph winds, the...
by System Administrator | Oct 13, 2015 | News, Stories
Through all the struggles of the stalled building project and the subsequent rebirthing of the church under the dynamic leadership of Zedric Clayton, the Women’s Ministry of Real Faith Christian Church has continued to be a beacon of hope to the women of the...
by System Administrator | Aug 14, 2015 | News, Stories
by Pastor Colleen J. Malone Wayside Christian Fellowship (Disciples of Christ) celebrated its first anniversary on April 20, 2015. This small church start has had an amazing journey in the first year of its existence: beginning with advice and warm encouragement from...
