A Man of Many Missions

ORLANDO, Fla. – Motivated, passionate, and dedication, are only a few words to describe Pastor Mike Adkins of Grace Fellowship church in Orlando.

Talking to a class Journalism students, Wednesday April 15 Adkins spoke to the students with knowledge and a better understanding of what he does.

Being on the board of directors of the Destiny Foundation, Rev. Adkins has been on a mission of starting and building his own church, but he took a diversion to help other people in the community, in other countries, and people in need.

“Instead of giving people a handout, I try to give people a hand up,” said Rev. Adkins.

On Easter Sunday, Rev. Adkins hosted an event at Lake Eola of 1250 people for praise and worship and to give out 500 bags of food and supplies to help people in need.

Though giving out 500 hundred bags seems like a big task of generosity, Rev. Adkins also works on other and greater tasks every chance he gets. For example, his church is the largest donor to the Compassion outreach program.

After looking at his websites, Valencia student Rajendra Carter became very interested in the program. “I’m always into learning more about other churches and ministries’,” said Carter. “Pastor Adkins seems like an interesting person and his programs look very fulfilling.”

A very distinctive project Rev. Adkins partakes in is providing help and construction to the state of Rwanda.

While helping fund a church in Rwanda, Rev. Adkins also built new wells in the capital city in Buggereia to lessen travel time for the people, and to provide them with clean water from prevention of Malaria and other diseases.

With building the wells, the chance of disease has declined greatly.

“I try to meet needs to open hearts,” said Rev. Adkins. “My church mission is to help people take the next step in Christ.”

With all the goals that Rev. Adkins has completed, his ultimate goal is to always help more people. Weather it is the poor, the working poor, or someone trying to make it through the week, Rev. Adkins will try to be there to give a helping hand.

For more information on Rev. Adkins and his missions visit http://gogracefellowship.com or http://battlepoverty.org.