Compelled by a desire to right the wrongs inflicted upon God’s creation through deceit and manipulation, a group of like-minded individuals galvanized their resources around the central theme of Truth…. the truth of who God is, the truth of His unconditional love, and the truth of humanities indisputable equality and worth in the sight of our Creator.
We have grown weary of the well-meaning, yet debilitating and dehumanizing images of God’s beautiful children in less-than-favorable conditions. These images are often used to garner support for honorable causes, but, unfortunately, reinforce the narrative of who is deemed superior and who is doomed to a status of less than and inferior.
What started as a faint whisper eventually became a booming command. Nothing I did could silence the voice of the Lord telling me to do something about the image that was serried in my memory. The image of an emaciated, unkempt, fly-swarmed African child on the cover of a Christian organization’s magazine. This image of pain and suffering has become all too familiar across the world. An image that strips people of dignity, self-respect, and hope. As a researcher, I was keenly aware of the impact images have on the mental health, well-being, and narrative of individuals as well as groups of people, namely, the marginalized.
Being led by the prompting of the Holy Spirit, Affirm Ministries was born to share the love of Christ with regard to the dignity of those who are being ministered to and to counter the negative narrative created by decades of less-than-favorable images of God’s creation.
Sonia Dinnall, PhD, is a distinguished authority in education, showcasing an
outstanding track record of achievements. Her unquenchable passion for learning is
evident in her pursuit of knowledge, culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy in
Educational Leadership and two Master's degrees.
Embracing the call to ministry from a young age, Sonia holds a deep reverence for
spiritual matters. As a licensed minister, she has made significant contributions in her
local community and beyond, dedicating herself to teaching and equipping the next
generation at local, regional, national, and now international levels through Affirm
Ministries.
Affirm Ministries was established to share the love of Christ while honoring the
dignity of those served, countering negative narratives formed by years of
unfavorable portrayals of God’s creation. Sonia is now leveraging her
pedagogical and administrative expertise to present a transformative vision for
evangelism—one that upholds cultural dignity, empowers individuals through
teaching, and reaches out with love.
Understanding the importance of images and cultural competence, Sonia draws on her
extensive experience in education—as a classroom teacher, guidance counselor, district
administrator, and superintendent in Massachusetts, a leader in education—to build
schools and create curriculum. She provides culturally appropriate meals, clothing, and
essential support while sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Sonia is no stranger to building a sustaining long lasting impact, click here learn more
and to partner with her in spreading Love of Jesus.
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Charity law within the UK varies among England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but the fundamental principles are the same. Most organizations that are charities.
The legal definition of a charitable organization varies between countries and in some instances regions of the country.
