Gershom grew up in a family with parents who were from 2 warring tribes, and neither group would accept him. How did he survive this familial animosity? See his live speech HERE.
IN GERSHOM’S OWN WORDS
My name is Gershom and I am a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo. My story is like Romeo and Juliet. I am from two warring tribes. My mother’s family was Christian and my father was a Muslim. And neither tribe would accept me. So my parents had to give me away.I was in a foster home, but my life was still in danger. People tried to kill me, and my foster father was shot and killed trying to protect me. But despite conflicts of relationship and faith, God still pursued my heart, and I became a sincere Christian when I was 16. So after living in refugee camps in South Africa for 4 years, I finally came to the United States, and began attending The Potter’s House. The Potter’s House has given me a safe place to heal from suffering in my past, and has shown me what the love of God truly feels like.
Time heals, but the truth is, it is God who heals through time and He anointed this school to heal wounds like mine, and restore brokenness in people who have been hurt by differences. I am thankful for how The Potter’s House has encouraged me and nurtured my faith in God. Because of that, I now want to pursue an MBA in International Marketing. I pray for God to bless the people who have impacted my life.
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“It has been a great 13 years at The Potter’s House. I am not knowledgeable of any other school where you can garner the interest of the School and enjoy a laugh with him. For example….”
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