2008 Woodie Awards
'One verse' program engages students in global ministry effort
Emily Vernon
Issue date: 10/3/07 Section: News
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Developed by The Seed Company, an organization designed to provide global ministry, the One Verse program collects donations for the purpose of translating the Bible for people who do not have access to it. Through the program, individuals and organizations select a cultural group they desire to support. People sponsor translations for that particular group through monetary donations.
"The goal of the One Verse program here at Samford is to give people a chance to get involved in a global work and raise community awareness," Lauren Doss, global involvement coordinator for University Ministries, said. "This is something everyone on campus can participate in."
Through Doss' leadership in University Ministries, the Samford community will raise money for Bible translations for the Rutara people of South Asia. One Verse gives students and faculty the opportunity to take part in the ministry of translating the book of 1 John for the Rutara people. Less than one percent of the population is Christian and consists of about 200,000 native speakers.
"I first learned about the One Verse program at the Passion Conference '07 in Atlanta and thought it would be great for Samford. I felt called to help the Rutara people," Doss said.
Representatives of University Ministries will be available at Convo and Shiloh for people to sponsor verses. Sponsoring a verse costs $25.
"Students are encouraged to sponsor a verse as a group through their sorority, athletic team or other campus organization," Doss explained. "We hope to create a campus wide initiative for students to become educated about changing the world right here, right now."
Students may sponsor verses individually as well. As verses are sponsored, people highlight the verse they chose on a large poster board created to look like Bible scripture. The poster board provides members of the Samford community with a visual of the results and progress made through One Verse.
"I think One Verse will be good for Samford because it will teach people about global issues and give them the opportunity to get involved at the same time," junior English major and global involvement committee member Rebekah Wood said.
To sponsor a verse or receive more information about the program, contact Lauren Doss at ledoss@samford.edu or visit the University Ministries office in Burns 208.