34. The importance of prayer and relationship building in ministry with orphans and local leaders: Tracy Arntzen from Saving Susan Ministry

In this episode of the Simply 127 podcast, Sara Beth interviews Tracy Arntzen, Co- Founder and Executive Director of Saving Susan Ministry. Tracy and her husband, Jay, own an elevator business and live in north Atlanta. Together they have three sons. Not long after starting their own business in 2008,  they felt the call to change churches. 

Through one of their church connections, Jay felt led to go to Cambodia after mission Sunday. He and one of his sons decided to go on the mission project. There he met a little girl with whom he had a strong connection. He even wanted their family to adopt her, but found out that the borders were closed to international adoption. Through prayer and guidance they felt led to still help support the girl, they nick-named Susan, and her brother. 

When founding Saving Susan Ministry, Tracy was very adamant that prayer would be central to their ministry. Six years later it is still the most important thing they do. They approach orphan care in a unique and very relational way. There is an application process for anyone who wants to sponsor a child and work closely with local leaders in the countries where these children live.

Resources:

Have any comments or questions?

Email Simply127@127worldwide.org

127 Worldwide

www.127worldwide.org

Saving Susan Ministry

https://www.savingsusanministry.org/

tracy@savingsusanministry.org

Books:

The Hole in Our Gospel

Richard Sterns

In Pursuit of Orphan Excellence

Keith McFarland

Philip Darke