This video features a conversation between host Steve Davis and David Sullivan, the Development Director for Set Free Alliance. The discussion focuses on the ministry's mission to bring clean water to villages and rescue children from modern-day slavery.
David Sullivan’s Personal Journey and Calling
David describes his journey from making poor decisions in his youth to being mentored and returning to his faith through the guidance of a local pastor.
He left a successful career as an agency manager for an insurance company to join Set Free Alliance.
His decision was rooted in a belief in biblical stewardship and the principle that God will provide for the work He calls his people to do.
The "Well" Strategy: Water as a Key to Ministry
The ministry works primarily in South Asia and West Africa, partnering with local pastors and nationals to run operations and dig wells.
Providing clean water acts as a "key" to open closed villages to the gospel, building trust with community members who are facing life-threatening water shortages.
The strategy has successfully planted over 4,500 "Christ villages" that now operate with a focus on loving neighbors and rescuing children.
Child Rescue and Redemption Efforts
David explains that child trafficking often occurs when loan sharks prey on the poorest families, offering small loans with high interest that become impossible to repay.
Parents, often unable to read or write, sign contracts with a thumbprint, unknowingly giving their children to traffickers to work off the debt in dangerous places like brick factories or slate mines.
Set Free Alliance intervenes by paying off these predatory debts to immediately rescue the children and provides education to prevent future trafficking.
Transformational Stories of Rescued Children
David shares the story of a young man named Raju, who was forced into slate mines as a child.
Through the ministry's support and education, Raju is now on a scholarship to study medicine to become a doctor and treat rescued children.
Another story highlights a woman rescued at age 12, who now works in software and gives 90% of her income back to the ministry to rescue other children.
How to Engage with the Ministry
The video encourages viewers to support the ministry through three primary actions: pray, support, and share.
Donations can be made directly through the website to fund well drilling, child rescues, and educational programs.
