It will be a long road to recovery for survivors of the Almeda Fire that ravaged the Southern Oregon towns of Phoenix and Talent on September 8th 2020. More than 2,300 homes have been lost, 40,000 people have been displaced, and more than 80% of the children of the local school district have been affected.
Affordable housing for many people in Southern Oregon is a problem. Several mobile home parks and apartment buildings were lost. Many of these people did not carry insurance on their places of residence because they simply could not afford it.
Join us in God’s story of bringing beauty from ashes as we partner with the robust ministry community in the area.
Forward Edge has a rich history of Phase II disaster-recovery work, assisting disaster victims long after first responders have left.
Driven by compassion for Kosovar widows in late 2000 after serving on a short-term mission trip with ForwardEdge, Sheri and her husband, David, have continued to return to the Balkans and elsewhere to facilitate short term teams. They love coming alongside those sharing the love of Jesus in their own countries. In 2005, they, along with their 3 kids, moved toAlbania for a year-long assignment recording and supporting the Albanian worship community.
Now in the empty nest phase of life, they continue their day jobs, enjoy adventures with their married kids and 6 grandkids, and remain passionate to see God's redemptive work in and through ordinary people in the local and global church.
What drew you to the mission of Forward Edge?
The fact that God uses ordinary people to serve him with whatever they have!
If you could have dinner with any person in history (except Jesus) who would it be and why?
I would have dinner with my grandpa who died before I fully understood the power of prayer. A farmer and rural college maintenance man, tennis champ, and traveling worship leader himself (he played the saw!), I've heard stories all my life of his dedication to prayer for his family — I'd like to thank him and continue to learn from him.
What is something about you others are often surprised to learn?
People are usually surprised that I'm an engineer and got to work in San Diego right next to the dock where the Navy dolphins trained.
Hi! I’m Sheri, the Southern Oregon Team Coordinator. I look forward to working with you to plan your life-changing week!
If you’re interested in organizing a team of 10 or more, you can contact us by filling out the short form below. If you’re an individual looking to join a team, you can scroll through our list of open teams here.