This picture of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was on the wall of one of the schools we visited in Europe.

I sit pondering, at the end of 2015, on all the fortunate events that I have shared and been part of. However, the one that presents itself in every conversation I take part in is my adventures with the Europe Study Tour 2015. I continue to be astounded at how the trip expanded my knowledge on not only my two favorite preachers, Rev. Charles Spurgeon and Rev. Dr. Marin Luther King Jr., but on the history of American Baptist Churches and the life of Jesus, along with motivating me to listen to God’s voice as I go through my spiritual journey.

During this journey I encountered individuals whom had obtained a faith so powerful that I had to reevaluate my own. I was simply amazed at how much pride was taken in the education system despite the low enrollment at the local schools. As I experienced different cultures, beliefs, history and hotels my awareness grew; I was able to understand the different faces that life contains. I was genuinely proud of all the American Baptist missionaries, they showed true passion for their work, compassion for those whom which they interacted, a love for those with a saturated soul.

In the words of Dr. King, “The breath of life is that dimension of life in which we are concerned about others.” ABCRM thanks.

Rev. Katherine Farley, Co-Pastor Faith Community Baptist Church