LINEVILLE — When passing through Lineville, a visitor might expect to see 175 acres of farmland. But what about 175 acres of land used for ministry? That’s quite a bit bigger than a typical church property, but the campus of Servants in Faith and Technology, otherwise known as SIFAT, is used to minister through training.
“Jesus is all about meeting people where they are and helping them reach their needs,” said Tom Corson, executive director of SIFAT. “Our motto is 'sharing God’s love in practical ways.'”
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