By Craig Parrish

It all began about 10 years ago on a “day trip into Mexico to help build a home for the poor” with a group called Amor Ministries.  Little did we know where we would be today!

After returning from our trip, my wife Sherri and I knew we were being called to help more, but didn’t know exactly what that looked like.  We had a dream to develop a ministry to help those in need in Nashville and wanted to call it “Double Impact” because when one helps others it not only impacts the person that is helped, but also the individual being used.  Additionally, we felt that it was time to mentor and encourage younger generations to reach out beyond themselves and change the world.

God led us to Mexico one or two times a year working with Amor over the next 8 years.  We saw so many lives changed on these trips and knew that it was only a matter of time before God would change our lives forever.  One of the many things that we noticed after these trips was that the young adults desired to carry their experience to their own communities throughout the year.  So, in 2007, Double Impact was officially formed.

God told us in no uncertain terms that the time was now. We aspire to serve Him through “Mentoring, Service and Missions.”  Much like Amor, Double Impact mentors everyone who attends a trip (leaders included).   We desire to bring God glory by being used as His vessels through missions around Nashville and the world.

Today, Double Impact takes those same kids who started out on an Amor Mission Trip and works in food banks, soup kitchens, as well as local schools, all-year round.  Our dream was that people of all ages would have their hearts changed and would want to help those in need after a short-term mission experience.

Seeing how Amor Ministries operates and boldly goes out into the world to make a difference inspires us at “Double Impact.”  It makes us feel like nothing is impossible with God, and we see that in action every trip we take.  Thank you Amor, for mentoring us, even though you never spoke a word!

If you have a story about how the Amor Mission Trip transformed your life along with the interesting work you’re now doing as a result, we want to hear more!  Reply to this post and share with us.