Rev. Paul Lusana Buhwahwa is serving as a senior pastor of a local church at Mwanza. God called him in 1998 and in 2001 he pioneered to start a new church at Iloganzala Mwanza under Tanzania assemblies of God.

His goal is to make sure that “NO PLACE IN TANZANIA LEFT WITHOUT HEALTHLY CHURCH”. They invite any one who is ready to partner with them to take the gospel around the whole country of Tanzania. Tanzania is a good and peaceful country full of kind people, hospitality, and great safaris.

Malachi and Liz Cole are from Florence, AL and have been in ministry for over a decade. Malachi has served as a worship leader in Muscle Shoals and Mobile, and is now the Lead Pastor and Planter of Banner Church in Jacksonville, Alabama. They are a part of The Well Network who plant churches in university cities across the southeast region of the U.S.

Malachi and Liz have two little boys. Jack who is two years old, and Leo who is 11 months old. God called The Cole family to Jacksonville, AL in 2021, and they moved to the city in 2022. Since then, they launched the church in January of 2023 and have seen souls saved by the gospel of Jesus Christ, and many young men and women discipled in the Word!”

Pastor Michael Rashidi Ng'humvi is 38 years old and is married with 2 children. He has a degree in Bible translation, and is currently working to translate the Bible into the Zaramo language. Before becoming a pastor, Michael worked as an Evangelist in Tanzania. He has been a Pastor since 2016. 

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Pastor Michael's goal is to reach the Zaromo people with the love of Christ. This will be made easier after the Bible is fully translated into their language. He is also passionate about creating lasting relationships and working to disciple new believers in his community. He has a dream of all his people coming together to encourage one another to stand firm in the love of God!

Rev. Paul and Patricia have been married 12 years and live in Childersburg, Al.  They are currently serving as Missionaries to the Church with Evangelism Explosion as Directors in the State of Alabama.  Paul was ordained in the Presbyterian Church In America and served as Pastor of Southwood Presbyterian Church in Talladega.  Paul is now serving as Pastor of Christ the Reconciler church in Hoover.  In the 4 years they have worked with Evangelism Explosion they have worked throughout Alabama and the U.S.   Other missionary efforts include Uganda, Africa and Belize, Central America.  We are available to help equip God's saints in outreach and evangelism, mission conferences and preaching.

“At the age of 50, I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior.

“I grew up going to a church and knowing the name of Jesus, yet never learned about a relationship with Him until moving to Denver, NC and attending Denver Baptist Church.

“I wanted everyone to know my Jesus and how they too could have an everlasting life with Him. I then started serving local areas in town, meeting people where they are at, and going on mission trips near and far. One of those trips was to Calhoun County in Alabama.

“I felt God calling me to missions but I  allowed my flesh to take over. Yet through His calling on my life and my obedience to Him, it became His call, not mine. I put my “yes” on the table for His will to be done.

“On June 1st, 2014, I took my first steps into Zinn Park in Anniston, AL and life was never the same. I serve as He leads. For example, He has led me to prayer walk and build relationships in local schools and led me to start a nonprofit called “His Hands and Feet Ministries of Calhoun County”. It also includes serving the homeless and underprivileged in my community as I build relationships and meet current needs.

“I would not change one thing in my life as I serve people loving like Jesus as He first loved me.”

Shocco Springs is a nonprofit, Christian conference center in Talladega, Alabama. We are primarily a host facility that provides lodging, meeting space, recreation, support services and meals for events held by Christian and nonprofit groups and organizations. 

"We are an entity of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, who generously provide us with funding through the Cooperative Program. We welcome nonprofit organizations and Christian groups of many denominations because we believe that we all have one mission – the Great Commission."

Shocco continues to provide an environment of beauty and peace for guests who attend retreats, camps and conferences. In this place, many people experience spiritual transformation and renewal. Hearts are touched, lives are impacted. The staff makes every effort to provide a distinctly Christian environment where God can speak.

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