The families we serve go through many trials and suffering, just like us. It’s the human experience. But the difference is that many don’t have Jesus to give them hope in the hardest times of their life. 

From college sweethearts to getting married after graduating from Ole Miss, John and Jennifer had a vision of what they wanted their life to look like.

John and Jennifer at Ole Miss.

Until the loss of their child completely shook up their world.

“As hard as it is today, I know God has a purpose for that pain,” shared Jennifer. “I wanted to find a way to honor Decker’s life and turn it into Kingdom impact.”

John and Jennifer along with their six kids. Cate Rivers (left) is now a senior in high school.

When a mom in India loses her baby in the same way Jennifer lost Decker, she would go through the same experience of loss and hardship. But that mom wouldn’t have much hope and consolation at all.

“Every number has a name. Every name has a story, just like I have a story. And that story deeply matters to God,” concluded Jennifer, “I want to never forget that.”

The 2024 Vision: Serve an Entire Unreached Region of Ethiopia

Now, after serving an entire region in India, the Shipps have their eyes set on serving an incredibly unreached area of Ethiopia. Join them in meeting the needs of 75,000 people who are currently living without clean water or the good news.

When you give to neverthirst, you support the mission of sharing where eternal joy comes from to unreached people who haven’t found that yet.

Join us in making an eternal difference in stories around the world.  You can also learn more about the Corinth for Clean Water campaign here.