Day 26 – Sherry Thomas

February 26, 2021

This devotional is part of the Black Missionary Heroes Past and Present Series.

Sherry Thomas

Missionary in Nigeria

Read Luke 4:18–19

Sherry is a missionary in Nigeria serving in the Core North community with trauma healing, pastoral care, Biblical counseling, and training. She equips pastors and church leaders in recognizing and aiding those in the community with mental health issues. By partnering and working alongside mental health and medical professionals, she is making Christ known where he is least known.

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Categories: Black History Month, Devotionals

Aerial view of a large refugee camp with numerous tents and shelters.

Healing the Wounds of Trauma

By Harriet Hill | In 2001, a small group met in Nairobi to put together materials to respond to traumatized people in war zones across Africa. This program and its materials have spread around the world. First, the history and development of the program are presented. Then, the article reports research findings on the program’s effectiveness in relieving trauma symptoms, developing spirituality, and increasing coping skills. The article closes with insights into why this approach has been so successful.