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Mar 2025
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Coming Home to Serve: Brandon Holmes' Vi...

BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION
About this episode

After serving as a missionary in Africa, Brandon Holmes was shocked to discover families in his own hometown struggling with basic necessities. When he learned children were sleeping on the floor of their homes, Brandon and two friends founded "Beds for Kids," a ministry dedicated to providing youth a comfortable place to sleep.

On this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., hear Brandon's journey from ministry abroad to community transformation at home. Discover how God worked through this small team to address a hidden crisis and create lasting change for families in need.

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