Deidra, and their 3 daughters moved to Guatemala in 2017 to serve the impoverished people. Their non-profit ministry, Shining Light Abroad Ministries, partners with Grace Ministries.
Our Mission
Believing in God’s Word and Spirit

Our Mission: Guatemala Relief And Compassion Effort serves impoverished children and their families in Guatemala by providing education, nutrition, health care and spiritual care that breaks the cycle of both physical and spiritual poverty.
Do you want to make a lasting investment? Do you want to be part of breaking the cycle of poverty? Do you want to change the future for impoverished children? Do you want to make a difference in eternity You can be a part of changing a generation of underserved children in Guatemala! Check out the video for more information
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A Place For You
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ¨Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?
Isaiah 6:8
John 9:4
“We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned to us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work.”
“Each time I have come to Guatemala, God has shown me something new about his character, his people, or how I can serve him. This year I was reminded about the importance of community, and how I can serve him in my own community using the unique gifts he has given me. I don’t have to have the same gifts as everyone else, I just have to be willing to serve!”
Pamela Baker, Alabama
Teddy Turrentine
Senior Pastor
His vision and passion for the people of Guatemala became evident after bringing a youth group to minister in Guatemala in 1999.
Proclaiming the Good News
of God’s Sovereign Grace.
The message of salvation through the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Telling others about salvation through Jesus Christ
and making disciples into all of the world.
Teddy Turrentine
Founder of GRACE Ministries
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GRACE Ministries
P.O. Box 223
Grand Bay, AL 36541