South Atlantic Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

� Many in This City: Why God Never Gives Up on Broken Places

� If you were planting Christianity from scratch... would you have chosen Corinth?

A city overflowing with wealth. Sexual immorality. Political influence. Religious pluralism. Moral confusion. If ever there were a place that seemed beyond redemption, it was Corinth.

Yet that's exactly where God sent Paul.

Why?

Because perhaps the gospel has never been looking for the safest neighborhoods, the most religious people, or the easiest audiences. Perhaps the gospel's favorite address has always been broken places.

In this week's Escape Room Podcast, we're asking a question that feels more relevant than ever:

Why does God keep sending His best people into the world's most difficult cities?

Paul arrived in Corinth exhausted, discouraged, and ready to leave. But in the middle of his fear, Jesus interrupted him with one of the most astonishing promises in all of Scripture:

"Do not be afraid... for I am with you... for I have many people in this city." (Acts 18:9–10)

Think about that.

Before they believed...

Before the church existed...

Before revival...

Jesus already called them "My people."

What kind of God sees hope where everyone else sees hopelessness?

What if the church's greatest mistake isn't believing the culture is too dark...
..but believing the gospel isn't powerful enough?

Together we'll explore why Corinth wasn't an accident, why Paul refused to abandon difficult people, why broken cities often become the birthplace of extraordinary faith, and what this ancient story says about our churches, our communities, and our generation today. We'll wrestle with calling, discouragement, evangelism, discipleship, cultural engagement, and why the Cross still speaks into societies that seem impossible to reach.

� If you've ever wondered whether your city is too far gone...
� If you've ever questioned whether the church still has something meaningful to say...
� If you've ever felt like giving up on people—or even on yourself...

This conversation is for you.

Because maybe the greatest miracle in Corinth wasn't that the city was sinful.

Maybe the greatest miracle was that Jesus refused to give up on it.

� Join us for a thoughtful, Christ-centered, Scripture-rich conversation that challenges assumptions, deepens faith, and reminds us that the gospel still runs toward the places the world has already written off.



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🏀 Pastor Aaron Abernathy gave basketball a try… but it was nothing but air balls! 😂

The South Atlantic Conference Youth Director stepped onto the court with the young people, but after missing every shot, we may have to lovingly suggest that he stick to preaching! 🎤🙌

The youth are having an amazing time filled with laughter, fellowship, and unforgettable memories at the Franco-Haitian Camp Meeting 2026.