FIRST ASSEMBLY, Fitzgerald, GA
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I, Marcus, was working at First Assembly of God in Fitzgerald, GA, when James entered the building having simply felt drawn to come into the church as he was walking down the street. He had just been released from jail the day before and God was stirring him to understand more about Jesus Christ and to turn his life around. I spent time sharing scripture with James, then called the Pastor of the church and she shared as well. Pastor De suggested I fill the baptismal tank and baptize James in water if he accepted Christ. After more sharing and praying, James prayed to God to save him, invited some people to witness his being baptized, and we baptized him in water that day. Rejoice with us and pray for James! And pray for Pastor De and the church family as they continue to minister to the people of Fitzgerald and beyond.
CORNERSTONE ASSEMBLY, Augusta, GA
The following was shared to us by Pastor Philip Stanley.
"When our church, Cornerstone Assembly, faced a major electrical issue that was projected to cost over $20,000 to repair, we were overwhelmed. For a church our size, that kind of unexpected expense felt impossible. We reached out to our missionary friend Marcus Johnson with Church Mobilization, hoping someone in their network might be able to help us assess the situation.
That’s when RV Volunteer Kirby Bryant stepped in. He made a special trip to Augusta, and with his incredible expertise and servant’s heart, he was able to diagnose the root of the issue and offer a solution that brought the total repair cost down to just $500.
We are beyond grateful for the ministry of Church Mobilization and for volunteers like Kirby who don’t just help build the Kingdom—they help repair it. What a blessing!"
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PINE MOUNTAIN BOYS ACADEMY, TEEN CHALLENGE, Meansville, GA
The following was shared to us by the Director, Bryan Rule.
“Dear Friends,
I wanted to take a moment to share a story of encouragement and impact from our student campus. Recently, we had the privilege of hosting Butch and Kathy Mason (RV Volunteers), who volunteered their time and talents to serve both our facilities and our students—and we are so thankful for what they brought to our community.
Over their time here, they worked on several much-needed construction projects, significantly improving both the function and appearance of our campus. From practical repairs to thoughtful upgrades, their work has made a lasting difference in our day-to-day operations and the environment we create for the students.
But even more than the physical improvements, it was the way they engaged with our students that stood out. With patience and encouragement, they took time to teach hands-on skills many of our students had never been exposed to before. Whether it was showing them how to use tools, walk through a project step-by-step, or just listening and encouraging them, Butch and Kathy modeled servant-hearted leadership in a way that connected deeply.
They entered our process with humility and support, showing genuine care for where our students are and where they’re going. Their presence was a gift to both our staff and our student body.
We’re grateful for their partnership—and we hope their example inspires others to serve in similar ways.”
​Hidden Treasures Church, Kingsland, GA team serving at HOPE FARMS:
(Launched in February 2018, Hope Farms is a 9-to-18-month Christian discipleship program designed to help women find inner healing and develop Christ-like character. They learn practical life skills to live independently.)
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Two of the gentlemen on the team gave the testimony that while they were working on a project one day, a gentleman from the neighborhood, who frequented the Thrift Store, stopped by. One of the ladies was not going to be able to talk to him the way a guy would. 'Taco' confessed that he had recently lost his father who was sick, and he felt abandoned by God. He was thinking of taking his life that day. Neither of the gentlemen on the team were prepared for that, but they talked to him anyway and spoke about God's love. They know it was an opportunity presented to them by God to be ready in season and out of season to share their testimony about what God has done in their lives.
GATEWAY CHURCH, Columbus GA project...200 salvations since August 2023
​BLANE'S STORY
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Jeanea and I met Blane Young a few years ago and he told us of his life being changed by U.S. MAPS (now called Church Mobilization).
He currently serves with Chi Alpha Campus Ministries in Washington D.C. as a chaplain at American University where he and his team minister to students from 150 countries and 50 states.
Around 12 yrs old, he and his family moved to Brunswick, Ga. They started attending a small Assembly of God church. This church had a heart to reach their community, but their vision was greater than their resources, so the church applied to US MAPS.
Blane said he watched as RV Volunteers helped build a building that would help the church invest in families and reach the community. For the next year he witnessed a shift in his family's life and the life of the church.
The church and volunteers created a place that Blane felt confident inviting friends and family and engaging the community in a new way. The church has since grown to over 600 people.
When these RVers came, it caused the church members, including Blane's dad, to take ownership of the church. Because they saw what the RVers were doing, sacrificing to bless their church, the church people stepped up and said this is our community we can do something too.
Now that facility is a bedrock for that community.
As a student in kids ministry and youth ministry, Blane says "I was clearly impacted by the decision of a lot of people I didn't know to get in their RVs and use their skills to help a church dream beyond what they were capable of."
Blane looks back to this time in the church in Brunswick, Ga as being foundational in who he has become.
In this church that MAPS built, he was mentored for the first time in his life, he learned hard work and how to invest his own life, and saw his parents become involved in the work of the church. Now as a missionary he has a high standard that people would want to get involved because he saw it, not with a foreign missionary, but with MAPS staff and volunteers.
Stories like Blane's grow my conviction that if we strengthen the church in America, we strengthen our reach, not only to the U.S., but to the world.
