When Nelson first came to FAD, he was dirty and unkempt. His mother was very abusive toward him. He had a very hard life. Nelson had anger attacks, cried a lot, and threw things.
FAD has completely transformed the life of this young boy. At the end of 2025, he came forward and accepted Jesus as his Savior. FAD has been working with his mother to be a better mom.
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I started sponsoring MAD Ministries in February of 2007. In October of that same year, I went on my first mission trip to Brazil. I went for 2 reasons: 1) An indescribable tugging on my heart. 2) I wanted to see where my donations were going. I was sponsoring a child through another organization, but it felt so distant…
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When we first became child sponsors through MAD Ministries, we hoped we would make a difference in a child’s life. What we didn’t expect was how much the experience would impact our own lives! Over the years, we’ve seen how consistent care, education, and Christian encouragement can help change the trajectory of a child’s future. MAD doesn’t just meet needs—they build relationships, invest in their community, and share hope. It has been a privilege to walk alongside this ministry and witness the difference they are making one child at a time.
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