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The well-being of every youngster matters immensely. Since 2013, Lawrence Bowman has been serving with a mission to positively impact the lives of youngsters worldwide. This journey has led him to serve within orphanages, impoverished and dangerous communities, garbage dumps, and brothels. The driving force behind these efforts is to instill hope and provide support to those who need it the most, ultimately making a lasting impact on the lives of young souls.
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God's grace has privileged Lawrence to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ on major city streets, in churches, colleges, and various religious and educational institutions across five continents. He has lived in Mexico, Peru, and El Salvador. Collaboration is central to this work, enabling him, along with volunteers, to engage in the fight against sex trafficking, drug addiction, gang violence, illiteracy, and physical abuse. God has enabled him to author 13 books, speak to politicians, and address various audiences to discuss the diverse needs of youth worldwide.
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Ways You Can Help People Around You
Imagine the lives of young people growing up in households without a father and often with an absent mother, all within a struggling community that lacks access to quality education. These are among the pressing hardships driving youth to join violent gangs. These youngsters need the assurance that they are valued and cherished. Regrettably, society often regards them as outcasts, abhorred, and feared. To leave a gang isn't a simple step; there are many difficulties, such as their lives being threatened, being discriminated against by society as well as many Christians, and experiencing emotional upheaval, work issues, and daily survival needs. Thus, individuals leaving the gang lifestyle require support to make a successful transition.
The opportunities to serve youth and young men with connections to gangs are enormous. The Lord gives me grace and favor to visit neighborhoods that have Satanic strongholds in gang activity. I meet gang members and discuss the gospel of Jesus Christ with them, as well as various practical matters in life. My time with them is crucial, and so I try to be a true friend whom they can trust. My friendship with them is important to me because I want to encourage and serve them in their many needs, so that they can learn to humbly walk with God and begin a new journey, showing compassion toward others and making a difference as well.
The opportunities to serve youth and young men with connections to gangs are enormous. The Lord gives me grace and favor to visit neighborhoods that have Satanic strongholds in gang activity. I meet gang members and discuss the gospel of Jesus Christ with them, as well as various practical matters in life. My time with them is crucial, and so I try to be a true friend whom they can trust. My friendship with them is important to me because I want to encourage and serve them in their many needs, so that they can learn to humbly walk with God and begin a new journey, showing compassion toward others and making a difference as well.
Imagine the lives of young people who are manipulated, coerced, or forced into situations where they are exploited for sexual purposes. These young individuals often come from backgrounds of abuse, neglect, and extreme poverty. Many are lured with false promises of love, stability, or employment, only to find themselves trapped in a horrifying cycle of exploitation and abuse.
These victims need to know that they are valued, loved, and have the power to reclaim their lives. Society frequently misunderstands or stigmatizes them, failing to see their resilience and strength. Escaping the grip of sex trafficking is fraught with dangers, including threats to their safety, societal judgment, psychological trauma, and the struggle to meet basic needs like housing and employment.
Supporting these young individuals as they rebuild their lives is a complex yet essential task. The opportunities to serve youth and young people affected by sex trafficking are vast and varied. Through the grace and favor of the Lord, the Lord gives me opportunities to reach out to those ensnared in these dark circumstances, offering them hope and practical support. I meet with survivors, giving them the basics of food and toilettes, providing a listening ear, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, and addressing practical life issues. My time with them is crucial, as I strive to be a trusted friend in their journey toward healing and restoration.
The mission is to encourage and support these individuals as they learn to walk humbly with God, embrace their worth, and begin a new journey filled with compassion and purpose. Please daily pray for these individuals and the work God privileges me to do amongst them for the glory of Jesus Christ.
These victims need to know that they are valued, loved, and have the power to reclaim their lives. Society frequently misunderstands or stigmatizes them, failing to see their resilience and strength. Escaping the grip of sex trafficking is fraught with dangers, including threats to their safety, societal judgment, psychological trauma, and the struggle to meet basic needs like housing and employment.
Supporting these young individuals as they rebuild their lives is a complex yet essential task. The opportunities to serve youth and young people affected by sex trafficking are vast and varied. Through the grace and favor of the Lord, the Lord gives me opportunities to reach out to those ensnared in these dark circumstances, offering them hope and practical support. I meet with survivors, giving them the basics of food and toilettes, providing a listening ear, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, and addressing practical life issues. My time with them is crucial, as I strive to be a trusted friend in their journey toward healing and restoration.
The mission is to encourage and support these individuals as they learn to walk humbly with God, embrace their worth, and begin a new journey filled with compassion and purpose. Please daily pray for these individuals and the work God privileges me to do amongst them for the glory of Jesus Christ.
Imagine the lives of young people caught in the vicious cycle of addiction, whether it's to drugs, alcohol, or other harmful substances. Many of these individuals have experienced trauma, neglect, or severe stress, leading them to seek solace in substances that ultimately cause more harm than good. The grip of addiction is powerful, often resulting in broken relationships, lost opportunities, and a profound sense of hopelessness.
These young people need to know that they are valued and that recovery is possible. Society often stigmatizes them, seeing only their addiction and not the person behind it. Overcoming addiction is a challenging journey filled with obstacles, such as the risk of relapse, societal discrimination, emotional turmoil, and the struggle to find stable employment and housing.
Supporting these individuals through their recovery process is a crucial and rewarding task. The opportunities to serve youth and young people struggling with addictions are immense. Through the grace and favor of the Lord, I reach out to those battling these demons, offering hope, guidance, and practical support. I meet with those in the throes of addiction, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, listening to their stories, providing basics of food, and addressing practical matters of life. My time with them is crucial as I aim to be a trustworthy friend in their recovery journey.
The mission is to encourage and support these individuals as they learn to walk humbly with God, recognize their worth, and start a new chapter filled with hope and purpose. Please pray daily for these individuals and the work God privileges me to do among them for the glory of Jesus Christ.
These young people need to know that they are valued and that recovery is possible. Society often stigmatizes them, seeing only their addiction and not the person behind it. Overcoming addiction is a challenging journey filled with obstacles, such as the risk of relapse, societal discrimination, emotional turmoil, and the struggle to find stable employment and housing.
Supporting these individuals through their recovery process is a crucial and rewarding task. The opportunities to serve youth and young people struggling with addictions are immense. Through the grace and favor of the Lord, I reach out to those battling these demons, offering hope, guidance, and practical support. I meet with those in the throes of addiction, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, listening to their stories, providing basics of food, and addressing practical matters of life. My time with them is crucial as I aim to be a trustworthy friend in their recovery journey.
The mission is to encourage and support these individuals as they learn to walk humbly with God, recognize their worth, and start a new chapter filled with hope and purpose. Please pray daily for these individuals and the work God privileges me to do among them for the glory of Jesus Christ.
Imagine the lives of young people who have no place to call home, forced to navigate the harsh realities of homelessness. Many of these individuals come from backgrounds marked by family instability, abuse, or financial hardship, leading them to the streets where they face daily challenges of survival. The struggle to find shelter, food, and safety can be overwhelming, leaving little room for hope or a vision for a better future.
These young people need to know that they are valued and that there is a path to stability and hope. Society often views the homeless with suspicion or indifference, failing to recognize their inherent worth and potential. Escaping homelessness involves navigating numerous hurdles, such as finding affordable housing, securing employment, overcoming social stigma, and dealing with the emotional and psychological impacts of their experiences.
Supporting these individuals as they strive to build a stable life is a vital and compassionate endeavor. The opportunities to serve youth and young people experiencing homelessness are significant. Through the grace and favor of the Lord, I extend a hand to those living on the streets, offering them hope, practical support, and a sense of community. I meet with homeless individuals, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, listening to their needs, giving basics of food, and addressing practical matters of daily life. My time with them is crucial as I aim to be a trusted friend and advocate in their journey toward stability.
The mission is to encourage and support these individuals as they learn to walk humbly with God, embrace their worth, and begin a new journey filled with hope and possibility. Please pray daily for these individuals and the work God privileges me to do amongst them for the glory of Jesus Christ.
These young people need to know that they are valued and that there is a path to stability and hope. Society often views the homeless with suspicion or indifference, failing to recognize their inherent worth and potential. Escaping homelessness involves navigating numerous hurdles, such as finding affordable housing, securing employment, overcoming social stigma, and dealing with the emotional and psychological impacts of their experiences.
Supporting these individuals as they strive to build a stable life is a vital and compassionate endeavor. The opportunities to serve youth and young people experiencing homelessness are significant. Through the grace and favor of the Lord, I extend a hand to those living on the streets, offering them hope, practical support, and a sense of community. I meet with homeless individuals, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, listening to their needs, giving basics of food, and addressing practical matters of daily life. My time with them is crucial as I aim to be a trusted friend and advocate in their journey toward stability.
The mission is to encourage and support these individuals as they learn to walk humbly with God, embrace their worth, and begin a new journey filled with hope and possibility. Please pray daily for these individuals and the work God privileges me to do amongst them for the glory of Jesus Christ.
Imagine the lives of young people who have left their home countries, often escaping violence, poverty, or persecution, in search of a better life. The journey of an immigrant is fraught with challenges, including navigating complex legal systems, facing language barriers, and enduring the uncertainty of their status. These young individuals often experience feelings of isolation, fear, and cultural dislocation in their new environment.
These immigrants need to know that they are valued and that there is hope for a brighter future. Society frequently views them with skepticism or misunderstanding, failing to recognize their courage and potential. The path to integration and stability is fraught with obstacles, including legal hurdles, discrimination, emotional stress, and the challenges of finding employment and education.
Supporting these individuals as they build new lives is a crucial and compassionate mission. The opportunities to serve youth and young people facing the challenges of immigration are extensive. Through the grace and favor of the Lord, I reach out to those navigating the complexities of immigration, offering hope, practical assistance, and a sense of belonging. I meet with immigrants, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, listening to their experiences, giving basics of food, and addressing practical matters of their new lives. My time with them is vital as I strive to be a trusted friend in their journey toward stability and acceptance.
The mission is to encourage and support these individuals as they learn to walk humbly with God, embrace their worth, and begin a new chapter filled with hope and opportunity. Please daily pray for these individuals and the work God privileges me to do amongst them for the glory of Jesus Christ.
These immigrants need to know that they are valued and that there is hope for a brighter future. Society frequently views them with skepticism or misunderstanding, failing to recognize their courage and potential. The path to integration and stability is fraught with obstacles, including legal hurdles, discrimination, emotional stress, and the challenges of finding employment and education.
Supporting these individuals as they build new lives is a crucial and compassionate mission. The opportunities to serve youth and young people facing the challenges of immigration are extensive. Through the grace and favor of the Lord, I reach out to those navigating the complexities of immigration, offering hope, practical assistance, and a sense of belonging. I meet with immigrants, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, listening to their experiences, giving basics of food, and addressing practical matters of their new lives. My time with them is vital as I strive to be a trusted friend in their journey toward stability and acceptance.
The mission is to encourage and support these individuals as they learn to walk humbly with God, embrace their worth, and begin a new chapter filled with hope and opportunity. Please daily pray for these individuals and the work God privileges me to do amongst them for the glory of Jesus Christ.
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SEX TRAFFICKING? Discover the hidden threat of sex trafficking in your American backyard with VOICES AGAINST SEX SLAVERY IN AMERICA. Co-authored by Lawrence Bowman and a team of experts, this eye-opening book sheds light on the alarming reality that many Americans are unaware of. Drawing insights from survivor stories, as well as the perspectives of counselors, law enforcement, policymakers, and a multi-stakeholder approach, this book presents a comprehensive view and provides actionable solutions. Join us in advocating against modern-day slavery – because everyone deserves a voice and a chance at freedom.
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*MISSION FRONTIER exists to extend the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the charitable acts in serving
needy youngsters in who face difficult troubles and challenges in life.
needy youngsters in who face difficult troubles and challenges in life.
