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-How did you get involved with Out of Darkness?

Jenny: “Nightlight Atlanta, an informal group that partnered with local organizations.”

Dave: “Passion conference.”

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-How long have you been volunteering with Out of Darkness?
Jenny: “1 year.”

Dave: “4 years.”

 

-How long have you been active in ministry type work, if involved before OOD?
Jenny: “2 and half years.”

Dave: “20 years.”

 

-What kinds of experiences have you been exposed to?
Jenny: “Scenes in strip clubs, interacting with the cliental, valet, bouncers at clubs. I have been exposed to prostitution and what life is like on the streets. I have also been trained in the restoration, reach, prevention processes.”

Dave: “Working with survivors, getting to know what they go through…they are not your typical victim of violence.”

 

-Was there one experience that stuck out to you?
Jenny: “Girl at one of the clubs I saw each month. I developed a relationship with her, she often asked for prayer for her children and her kid’s father.”

Dave: “Meeting Melissa, a girl from my own community who was trafficked.”

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-How have those experiences changed your personal views?

Jenny: “I learned to see people without judgement. EVERYONE HAS A STORY.”

Dave: “Realizing the fact that this is the only issue that happens in every community everywhere made me more inclined to make everyone possible aware.”

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-How long do you see yourself continuing in this work?
Jenny: “For a while, context may change, loving people will continue. I will always have a heart for it.”

Dave: “No end in sight.”

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-Do you have a goals for yourself in the ministry?
Jenny: “To gain a heart more like Jesus, to see and to love like Him and to humble me."

Dave: “My main goal right now is to make Rotary’s next project human trafficking.”

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-If you could change or add to OOD, what would you do?
Jenny: “To get awareness into high schools. Maybe have a porn education get into schools first.”

Dave: “A better way to communicate our mission between clubs and schools.”

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-How could you encourage other people to be apart of this ministry?
Jenny: “Research, find local organizations, books, educate yourself.”

Dave: “Telling a testimony.”

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