Does God use shame to correct His children? One man asked Emerge volunteer, Kyle, that question after a message on forgiveness during an Emerge Life Event at Kirkland Prison in Columbia, SC. Their conversation turned to Hebrews 12 and how God disciplines His children for repentance and restoration, not hate and shame. It reflected the heart of the message: we, the Church, are called to restore one another with love, as our Lord does. Several men shared that they had been stud

In today’s This Is What Ministry Looks Like Today, Dr. Terry Norris shows the behind-the-scenes reality of ministry work — spending the day under a trailer repairing wiring and lights instead of sitting in an office. After hours of troubleshooting, he finally got everything working so the trailer can now be used to haul framing materials and a mini excavator for home construction in Western North Carolina. Dr. Norris shares how even the most frustrating days produce fruit wh

Today’s update from Dr. Terry Norris is a powerful reminder that ministry never stops. From traveling nonstop to meetings that open doors for prison ministry in North and South Carolina—and even potential expansion into Georgia—Terry shares how God continues to move through Emerge. He asks for your prayers as we meet with leaders who can help us reach more incarcerated youth and adults through discipleship and reentry support. Emerge is also continuing construction on 12 ho

The honor to speak to many pastors in the surrounding areas of Jonesboro and Fayetteville Georgia. We are in the suburbs of Atlanta. In just a few minutes this room will be full to speak about partnering and unity in the faith as presented in the book of Ephesians chapter Four. It truly is a privledge to be positioned by God for such a time as this. Please pray for Emerge today and what God would have His ministry display to the body of Christ.

Happy Birthday Terry