Col. James Broadus
My Facebook group is called ‘The Adviser Indie World Magazine” I consider this group to be my ministry. It is focused on celebrity’s and creatives in the entertainment world such as actors, singers, writers, etc. I serve as a Celebrity and Creative Talent Adviser. I do this by researching and posting informative posts. My group has a focus on God founded advice. I do all this while suffering from vision problems and other disabilities.
Luther Mckinstry
Coming from the streets from selling drugs, going to prison and by God redemption, Love was in full-time ministry after two years in prison and now been pastoring for nine years and also a bishop in the Lord church for one year
Tyler Samuel
I was born with a genetic condition called Harboyan Syndrome, Congenital Glaucoma and in early adolescence I would develop mild hearing loss. When I was born doctors had a limited view on my future. They tried to limit my future by telling my mother where I would go to school, what they thought I would be able to do in my future career, but God had other plans for me. With my mother’s wisdom and family support they taught me that I was beautifully and wonderfully made and what I put my mind to, I am able to do. I have never known a time when I wasn’t singing. Music has been a calling on my life for as long as I can recall, I began singing in church in congregational singing as a young girl and in youth choir. During High School at East Literature Magnet School, I was in the Rising Legacy Choir and during my matriculation I was the only student to attend Mid-State and All-State Choirs. At the age of 14yrs of age I began study at Belmont Academy with private lessons and through my work with my private and public school lessons and the grace of God I was able to obtain music scholarships to attend university. Graduating high school with honors and having academic and music scholarships I was accepted to and attended the University of Evansville of Indiana where I obtained my Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. I have had the opportunity to perform with the Nashville Symphony, The Nashville Opera, Italian Lights Festival, Nick Cave Ft. Nashville, The Princely Players, The W.Crimm Singers, and many middle Tennessee community with social media share it with a wider audience, Thank you for your consideration in this category, peace and blessings. and regional theaters, I am grateful to be able to share my gift with my community and now with social media a wider community. Thank you for your consideration in this category, peace and blessings.
Michael Shrum
My name is Michael Shrum. I was born without hands and without forearms below the elbows. I was raised by my mother alongside my older sister, and for most of my childhood, my father was not present. From an early age, church was a central part of my life, and I began my education at a private Christian school in Tulsa, Oklahoma.As I grew up, I quickly realized that I had a strong will. In fact, whenever someone told me I couldn’t do something, it only fueled my determination to prove them wrong. I became driven to show that I was capable of doing anything anyone else could do. At the same time, my mother consistently spoke truth into my life, reminding me, “God has a plan for your life.”Because of that foundation, I grew up witnessing powerful moments of faith—people rising out of wheelchairs and walking, others being healed from cancer, and many other miracles. Although I was naturally shy and introverted, often keeping to a small circle of friends, those experiences left a lasting impression on me.Eventually, something clicked. I began to believe that if God could perform miracles for others, then surely He could do the same for me. I saw an opportunity: I could become a living testimony that God is real and still works miracles today. So, without telling anyone, I began praying every night. For a long time, I asked God to let me wake up with hands—believing that would be my miracle.However, that miracle never came. Over time, disappointment turned into frustration, and frustration slowly turned into resentment toward God. Looking back, I can see how the enemy used that frustration to twist my strong will into a stronghold in my life.As I entered adulthood, I drifted further away. I stopped going to church and began drinking heavily. Even though God blessed me with a wife and two children, I continued down a destructive path. As a result, my life began to unravel. I totaled multiple vehicles—one accident nearly costing me my life—and I lost friendships, respect, and even connection with members of my own family.Yet, even in my darkest moments, two things never wavered: my mother’s love and prayers, and God’s love for me.Eventually, everything came to a head. God used my circumstances—including Crawford County—to get my attention, and I found myself spending a year in a regional correctional facility. I had reached rock bottom, but in hindsight, I can see that God was working all along.While I was there, I formed a friendship with a godly man. Over time, we felt called to share our faith with others around us. Together, we began witnessing to other men, standing firmly on Genesis 50:20: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good… the saving of many lives.” What once felt like the lowest point of my life began to take on new purpose.After my release, I became desperate to understand what God was calling me to do. I searched high and low for direction. Then one day, while sitting in church, I heard my pastor say, “The call is the need.”In that moment, everything shifted.Instead of waiting for a clear, specific calling, I started looking for needs around me—places where I could serve and make a difference. As I stepped into those opportunities, God began opening doors.One of those doors led me to a nonprofit organization that builds homes for victims of natural disasters. Through that work, I’ve had the opportunity to help build multiple houses. More importantly, though, I’ve built meaningful, lasting relationships with people along the way.At the same time, I felt led to begin sharing my story more broadly. I started an online ministry, creating short videos to encourage others and point them toward Christ. What began as a simple step of obedience quickly grew into something much bigger.Because of that, I was given the opportunity to share my testimony in front of over 5,000 people at my childhood church. During that time, I was also baptized again—this time by a friend I had known since elementary school, whose father was the founding pastor of the church and school I grew up in. More recently, I’ve even been invited to speak at a church by a friend from high school.And now, as I look ahead, I realize something important: I don’t know exactly what God has planned next—but I do know that He’s not finished.And for the first time in a long time, I’m not frustrated by the unknown… I’m excited for it.
Mayia Warren
I am a Gospel artist, keynote speaker, content creator and community leader. I am legally blind, a trauma survivor, disability and foster care advocate. I serve in student ministry at my church teaching the next generation of disciples. I use my music to spread the Gospel and sh as re my story for kingdom impact.