Pam at her property reflecting on the journey from Loss to Hope When Emerge first met Pam , she was living in what was left of her lifelong family home — a place that had once been filled with laughter, warmth, and family gatherings. Hurricane Helene changed everything. The floodwaters poured in, destroying her floors, ceilings, and furniture, and leaving behind extensive mold and structural decay. The roof sagged, ceilings had begun to collapse, and the entire house carried

Hurricane Helene wiped out Jeff and Cookie Ward’s family fishing pond and their livelihood. See how Emerge Ministries helped them rebuild and bring the community back together. To support our efforts in rebuilding the lives of families like this and many others please consider donating to Emerge HERE .

Not just building homes, rebuilding hearts and futures for generations to come. When Emerge first met Mark Edwards  and his soon-to-be wife Sheri , they were focused on one thing — protecting their two young grandchildren, ages two and three. Both children had come from unsafe home environments due to parental addiction and incarceration, and Mark and Sheri had stepped up selflessly to give them the love, care, and stability they desperately needed. Then came Hurricane Helen

Jason is a disabled single father who is raising three minor daughters. Their mother passed away 10 years ago.  Emerge found them living in a shed and camper after their family home, a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom structure located beside a creek, was completely destroyed during Hurricane Helene. As the floodwaters rose, Jason and the girls were forced to evacuate and climbed atop a stone shed for safety. From there, they watched as their home, belongings, and irreplaceable keepsake

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

The Fireman and Paramedic Who Lost His Home While Saving Others When Hurricane Helene struck, Phillip was doing what he’s done for more than 30 years — protecting his community. Phillip led search-and-rescue operations through floodwaters and chaos, helping others to safety. All the while, his own home was being destroyed. After days of grueling, sleepless shifts, Phillip had nowhere to rest. The floodwaters had swallowed everything he and his wife had built — their home, t

Rebuilding Hope on Family Land When Hurricane Helene tore through Fairview, North Carolina, it didn’t just wash away houses — it washed away the sense of safety for families like Tarressa’s. Tarressa’s single-wide mobile home sat property she co-owned with her brother, Christopher. It was her safe haven — a modest, love-filled home where she cared for her two young grandchildren on the weekends. But when the floodwaters came, her home was completely submerged. The structu

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

Since the day Hurricane Helene struck, the Emerge Chaplains Response Team (ECRT)  has been faithfully on the ground—offering comfort, prayer, and tangible hope to families who lost everything. Now, one year later, the need remains great. Many families in Western North Carolina  are still living in RVs and relying on temporary generators just to make it through each day. But help is on the way. Emerge Ministries is now in the rebuild stage  for those affected by Hurricane Hele

A huge shout-out to Pastor Tim Sparrow and the amazing team at Townsend Church in Townsend, DE, for their incredible support in helping Hurricane Helene survivors in Barnardsville, NC! Pastor Sparrow and his team unloaded six homes and worked on multiple rebuilding projects throughout the area, making a lasting impact in the community. Next up: it's time to build homes! We’re excited to continue this journey and invite you to follow along for progress updates as we work toget