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Cooper School Intercultural Studies professor Anthony Casey led a team of students to Clarkston, Georgia in May. Clarkston is known as Refugee City USA and is the most diverse square mile in the country, housing resettled refugees from over 50 countries and representing more than 100 unreached people groups. The North American Mission Board and the International Mission Board have designated Clarkston a priority city and established a SEND Relief site in partnership with Clarkston International Bible Church. The WCU team used unique training provided through the Intercultural Studies program and researched the ethnic business community in Clarkston, visiting with and gathering data from more than 70 establishments. The data is currently being used by the North American Mission Board and local churches to provide training, share the gospel, and equip Christian business owners to reach into the unreached people groups in their areas. The WCU students said they had never experienced this kind of diversity in their entire lives and were challenged and encouraged to use their Intercultural Studies double major in places like Clarkston to reach the nations at our doorstep. Rachel Moore is a Carey student who served all summer in Clarkston. Rachel said, “I served in a children’s camp for refugee kids, prayer walking in apartment complexes, and delivering food. I have learned so much about being intentional wherever the Lord has placed you. God is bringing the nations to America.” Zoe Miller was also in Clarkston this summer, serving at Clarkston International Bible Church. CIBC partners with SENDRelief, and the church building hosts five services in different languages each Sunday. Zoe said, “I worked extensively at the summer camp, leading a group, teaching, and going out into the community. I have also connected
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Dr. Casey with the Clarkston team
