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this small missions non-profit was birthed from other things god was up to as scott and stephanie reid chased after him early in their adult lives. 121 inc. is just that, a small little kingdom work that has adapted to ministry assignments that have come & gone over the years, while the call of james 1:27 has been ever present for the reids (especially to visit orphans in their distress). teams of creatives and comedians, musicians, engineers, technicians, theologians, all beautiful and self-sacrificing servants, have surrounded them on every trip, on every assignment and mission. we’re glad to be a team doing what it was made to do together. but just to get to know the reids a bit more (especially if you’re considering a trip!) we’re glad to share a few tidbits:

about Scott

Well…

Most of our stories are written in the books displayed at www.scottreid.life, so I’ll spare the long details and stick to some basics; and should we ever meet, you will have a little head start.

by way of education:

I somehow––with much grace––graduated from Ledford Sr. High School (nestled in the suburb community of Wallburg, NC). I then spent a year at Piedmont Bible College (now Carolina University), followed by a year and a half at Indiana Wesleyan University (where I was placed on academic suspension lol) and managed to cram my four-year ministry degree into what became a 13-year journey (completed online through Liberty University), culminating in a Bachelors degree in Religion & Philosophy.

From there, finally having become a decent student and loving to read and write, I completed a Master of Arts in Theological Studies as well as a Master of Divinity (also in Theology) from Liberty University.

by way of vocational ministry:

From the age of 18 to the present, I have worked with and pastored teenagers and college-aged students. Having served at mostly smallish churches: Samaritan Baptist Church (NC) // Mt. Olive UMC (IN) // Mt. Pleasant & Pinewoods UMC (NC) // Christ Wesleyan Church (NC) // Abbotts Creek Baptist Church (NC) // First Wesleyan Church (NC), we have cherished the opportunities to work with and love and serve our communities and faith families over the years, and we hold them each still very close to the heart.

Being ordained through the North Carolina SBC, I have also attempted church planting––succeeding poorly at two solid attempts ;)––but so very very grateful for the fellow travelers who walked with us in those days! (No regrets, friends…)

I have also founded and been president of this little ministry non-profit (1999-present)––all that is 121 Inc. Begun as a local youth ministry and being led over the years to now focus on domestic missions and discipling ventures, we have held a candle for it for two and a half decades now. Stephanie Reid (my wife, will get to her and the family next…) is an unbelievable and altogether lovable partner in these ventures. If you ever have the opportunity to travel with us, you will learn what I mean.

These days, more than anything else, we’re writing and focusing on the things you’re reading about on this site.

by way of family:

I am thrilled to say that I married my high school sweetheart, Stephanie Coleson Reid, in August of 1994 (pictured with me above). When I grow up, I want to love Jesus and others as purely as she does!!! (lol…is that enough???)

She is my writing partner, with whom you will become well-acquainted as the Jack & Jill books are released.

She is also the mother of our four children: Tsion Scott (23 years old)––married to the beautiful Kristen Reid––both currently serving Door of Hope church in Portland, OR, and have recently become the proud parents of our beautiful baby grandgirl, Dottie (and now another on the way!!!) // Salem Mark (21 years old) an anointed song writer and musician, lead guitar for indie band Sophia, currently serves a local coffeeshop as well as Trader Joe’s as the friendliest barista and customer service guy you’ve ever met// Bethlehem Hope (19 years old) currently creatively and enthusiastically serving as a domestic missionary with Circuit Riders/YWAM, her aim is to know God and make Him known on college campuses throughout the US!// Aiden Journey (16 years old)––has been the “fire” (the meaning of his namesake) we’ve needed for our journey––the swiss army knife of the family––engineering, musical, creative. Forever enamored with our children and unashamedly will tell all that God is doing in their lives!

by way of sonship to the father:

I became a son in the Kingdom of Yahweh at the age of five. Seated at my parents’ kitchen table with Pastor Danny Smith (Samaritan Baptist Church) over a plate of chocolate chip cookies, I received Jesus as Lord and Savior. However, it would not be until the age of 16 that I would begin to press into what my sonship really meant. While visiting Steph at a summer youth camp, the speaker asked the question: “How much does it cost to become a follower of Christ???” He answered the question by saying: “Everything.” That night, Jesus won my heart for good. Weeping in the back seat of my future in-laws’ car on the ride home, I knew that everything had just changed for me. Philippians 1:21 would become my life verse: “To live is Christ and to die is gain…” to which I have attached the following––There is nothing else. And…it is true, friend. When we follow Jesus closely enough and for long enough, we tend to say like Peter, “Where else could we go?…You have the words of life.” (John 6:68).

Think that’s about it…….

AND ABOUT STEPH

Stephanie is the daughter of Steve and Vangie Coleson (both now in heaven) and wife of Scott Reid (for 30 years and counting!)

by way of education:

Stephanie also graduated from the small NC high school where they met. She holds a Bachelors degree in Christian Education from Indiana Wesleyan University & Master of Arts in Theological Studies as well as Master of Divinity in Theology, both from Liberty University.

by way of vocation:

Stephanie spent nearly ten years serving a local Christian school, teaching many subjects and grade levels as well as serving as the school guidance counselor. She acquired licensure as a CNA and served in an emergency department at a hospital briefly as well as working many years as a private caregiver. She is a piano instructor and has spent time in recent years as a baker and barista as well as serving in other customer service roles. She has said she is embarrassed by her lengthy and varied resumé, but definitely believes that she has been lovingly guided and led to many differing work experiences that have formed her and her gifts. (Oh, and also, she guided the homeschooling of our kids!!)

All along the way she has been Scott’s true partner in the ministry ventures of 121. She is an invaluable asset to the ladies who have worshiped and travelled with us down through the years. Stephanie is a creative by nature and gifted communicator; particularly through writing. Scott and Steph’s writing projects are truly collaborative efforts.

by way of family:

See Scott’s bio above!

by way of daughtership to the father:

Stephanie came into relationship with Jesus through the care of her grandmother at the age of five. Her life with the Father has been an intentional one from that day until now. Intimacy with her heavenly Dad is her passion and obvious daily pursuit. She lives Philippians 1:21––to live is Christ, to die is gain. In all things, Christ preeminent. Col. 1:27!!

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