Spirit of Our Lord Ministries

03/19/2026

To learn more about Spirit of Our Lord Ministries, visit our website at solmglobal.org

03/04/2026

02/11/2026

Humanity in Action: Serving Those in Need
By Dr. Rose Lee Barnes, Board Vice President Spirit of Our Lord Ministries
Human services is more than a profession, it is a calling rooted in compassion, dignity, and the belief that every person deserves care and opportunity. At its heart, human services is humanity in action: people reaching out to others in times of need, offering not only resources but also hope.
The Power of Service
Working with those in need requires more than just programs—it requires empathy. Whether feeding the hungry, supporting families in crisis, or creating pathways to opportunity, human services remind us that society is strongest when we care for its most vulnerable members.
I have seen this firsthand. Years ago, I volunteered in community outreach programs, serving meals to the hungry and offering encouragement to those who felt forgotten. At Martha’s Table in Washington, D.C., I joined others in feeding families who needed not just food, but the reassurance that someone cared. Later, I served at a mission, where the simple act of sharing a meal became a profound reminder of our shared humanity.
From Local Outreach to Global Impact
Service does not stop at city borders—it extends across nations. Today, I am honored to serve as Vice President on the board of the Spirit of Our Lord Ministries. Our mission reaches beyond the United States to Ghana, where we provide funds for apprenticeship programs and feeding initiatives. These efforts empower individuals to learn trades, sustain themselves, and build stronger communities.
This work reflects a truth: human services is not charity, but partnership. It is walking alongside others, recognizing their potential, and investing in their future.
Why Humanity Matters in Human Services
Human services is not only about meeting immediate needs; it is about restoring dignity. When we feed the hungry, we affirm their worth. When we support apprenticeships, we invest in self-sufficiency. When we extend compassion, we strengthen the bonds that hold communities together.
In every act of service, we are reminded that humanity is not defined by wealth, status, or borders. It is defined by how we treat one another.
A Call to Action
The work of human services is never finished. Hunger, poverty, and inequality persist, but so does hope. Each of us has the capacity to make a difference—whether through volunteering, advocacy, or simply extending kindness in daily life.
As I reflect on my journey—from community outreach in Washington, D.C., to global ministry work in Ghana—I am reminded that service is both local and universal. Humanity calls us to act, and human services give us the tools to do so.
Together, we can build a world where compassion is not the exception, but the rule.

11/25/2025

From Kathmandu to the Pacific: Learning to Help Without Hurting
By Randy Blankenship
https://solmglobal.org/blog/f/from-kathmandu-to-the-pacific-learning-to-help-without-hurting

U.S. nonprofit for global missions: A global outreach empowering communities through faith, love, and humanitarian aid.

11/19/2025

Please visit https://gofund.me/a066f0cf4 to help the elderly experiencing Food Insecurity in Ghana.

10/18/2025

Encouragement When Strength Fades
By Denese Forkkio
Whenever I feel discouraged and overwhelmed by the task that we took on when we formed SOLM, God reminds me of the people we have helped and the impact we have made on their lives. One recent example is the children at a rural school in Eastern Ghana that we told you about last month. The kids were really struggling to get an education. Some of the kids were embarrassed to go to school because their uniform was torn or they didn’t have shoes. Many of the girls missed school every month because they didn’t have sanitary supplies. We partnered with One Life Aid Foundation to give the children school supplies, uniforms, shoes, sanitary supplies and handwashing stations. It seems like such a small thing, but the impact on these kids’ lives is huge!
Please help us to continue reaching these precious souls, because each one is treasured and loved by God. And together we can show them God’s love…one person at a time.

10/04/2025

Watch Patience's video here: https://youtu.be/B2sPXBSu6nY?si=ap3p3k3bmfHC0WlJ

09/20/2025

It’s been four years since a small group of followers of Jesus Christ launched an effort to manifest the love of Christ throughout the world.
As I look back now at the titanic and earth-shaking events that have spanned across the globe since then, the challenges that we at Spirit of Our Lord Ministries (SOLM) face in carrying out our mission, “…to share the love of Christ…,” are dwarfed in comparison to the suffering that is being endured by the vulnerable people of the world.
In Eastern Europe major warfare erupted that continues to ravage and disrupt the entire continent. Refugees from Ukraine and Russia continue to span the continent as well as outside of Europe. And the destruction of cities and small towns leading to the loss of thousands of lives feels like an endless cycle.
From the continued conflicts in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia, to climate induced drought and famine along with hyperinflationary attacks on most of the economies of Sub-Saharan Africa, the African continent continues to endure much of the brunt of the world’s turmoil.
Lastly in Western Asia, what can one say about the carnage that is being unleashed on the vulnerable populations in the Middle East?
Indeed, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the calls for help and assistance from others who live far away from us. And it is far more sensible to look towards the needs that are in our own country. We all know the old saying, “Charity begins at home.”
But I would simply ask, “Is America not the richest and most powerful nation that the world has ever seen?” Do we not—even today—continue to have an abundance of safety nets (imperfect though they may be) to help our vulnerable?
We at SOLM believe that because we have been blessed by our Creator with so many resources, we are compelled to share our riches with those in the far away places that do not have the basic resources to live and for whom there is no government safety net.
And while many of the large international nonprofits are making great strides to ease the suffering of the vulnerable, the needs are so great and there are still many who fall through the cracks—the ones whom no one sees and who suffer in silence. These are the people that SOLM seeks to help.
Yes, it is an arduous journey, but because of our love for Christ, we are simply following Him and aiming to share His love with those who are suffering—one person…at a time.

09/03/2025

https://gofund.me/129f21de

Help children in rural Ghana go to school. Most of the children in the Mangoase Community in Eastern Ghana come from poor farming families. These families struggle to provide the uniforms and school supplies that their children need to go to school. Your donation will make a huge impact on a child's life by empowering them to get an education.

09/01/2025

This , as we honor the dignity of work in the U.S., let’s stand with families in rural Ghana who labor daily but struggle to afford basics for their children’s education.
SOLM Global is raising funds for 225 children at New Mangoase Methodist Basic School — to provide supplies, uniforms, and classroom materials.
Join us today: https://gofund.me/1b7fd8e5

08/29/2025

SOLM partnered with Act of Charity Ministries to put this young mother, Patience, through an apprenticeship to give her the skills to support herself and her family. This video was taken at the end of her apprenticeship when we provided her with the tools she needed to begin her trade installing windows and glass doors.

SOLM supported this young woman in an apprenticeship program. At the end of the program, SOLM provided her with the tools she needed to set up her own busine...