Thanks to everyone who attended or supported our annual missions banquet back in July! Click the link below to watch a very special video from the event. We were honored to have Mexican Medical Vice-President and Missionary Craig Libby as a guest speaker, along with trip testimonials from local guests George and Jill Shamblin, the […]
Most have heard about the epic flooding which occurred in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas in mid-August, but the severity of the disaster is much more significant than many realize. Over 60,000 homes were seriously damaged in the flood, many losing most or all of their possessions. Including businesses, the number of damaged structures exceeds 100,000. […]
Reel Life has enjoyed steady growth over the years, but 2016 has already seen record participation. Through the first 3 months, well over 100 people took part in one of our short-term trips. In addition to record growth, we have also seen incredible results. Field partners were supported and encouraged, a variety of humanitarian aid […]
We are excited to currently have a new career opportunity within Reel Life International. We have partnered with FireSeeds, a Birmingham-based recruitment and leader development company, to assist in finding the ideal candidate for this role. Please feel free to share this information with anyone you know who might be interested in learning more. You can find […]
From the youth league all the way through high school, the game of baseball is a passion to many throughout our country. Recognizing the opportunity to use the sport as a platform for ministry, Reel Life facilitated a father-son trip to the Dominican Republic over spring break. A group of 7 dads and 10 sons […]
OtterBox is a privately owned consumer electronics accessory company based in Fort Collins, Colorado that produces water resistant, shock resistant, and drop resistant cases for mobile devices. Founded by Curt Richardson in 1998, OtterBox has built an industry-leading reputation for building the best protective smartphone and tablet cases. But, OtterBox gives you so much more […]
The recent Ecuador earthquake occurred on April 16 with a magnitude of 7.8. Widespread damage was caused across Manabi province, with structures hundreds of kilometers from the epicenter collapsing. At least 659 people were killed and 27,732 people injured. President Rafael Correa declared a state of emergency; 13,500 military personnel and police officers were dispatched for recovery […]
For almost 30 years Potter’s House has been part of the garbage dump community in Guatemala City. Disaster struck the dump community last week when a massive slope of trash collapsed, devastating many of the poorest families in the area. We do not yet know the exact number of victims or know how long the […]
We took our first mission trip to San Quintin this past summer. We chose this trip with Reel Life because we were able to take our children (9 and 11 years) and all were able to be involved. Joining with Mexican Medical Ministries, we participated in a health fair, where basic health screenings were done for […]
When the people at Boat Outfitters say they can customize your boat like never before, they mean what they say. Boat Outfitters is the new retail division of Teak Isle Manufacturing, who has been building custom parts for boat builders for over 33 years. In fact, Teak Isle helped pioneer the use of King Starboard […]
The timing of my friend’s phone call inviting me to join a team of 18 men traveling to serve alongside Forgotten Children’s Ministry in Honduras was impeccable. My heart was filled with excitement and joy that God was answering my prayers. The mission trip, everything we saw, the feelings of pain, sorrow, and hopelessness, the […]
Taking our families to Haiti forever impacted and changed our worldview. We spent four full work days in the poorest section of Haiti. At times, it was nearly too much to bear. It’s heartbreaking to realize that a week of our summer is a lifetime away for too many people in Haiti. Our brief four days […]
