Qaaim is one of the newest staff members at Southland and he has an incredible story to share.

 

1. Qaaim talked about his upbringing in New York City and how it shaped him growing up. Where are you from and what was your family like? 
2. Did you grow up with the mentality of helping fight other’s battles for them? Did you have people to help you overcome adversity or were you left to your own abilities? How do you think this shaped your life?
3. Qaaim went from being in a culture in New York where everyone was like him, to Kentucky where people were different. What have those situations looked like for you? Have you ever experienced going from being the majority to the minority? What was that like, if so?
4. Qaaim brought up a great point that most people don’t want to hear about your faith unless there is already an established, healthy relationship. How does this fact shape the way you build relationships and share your faith with people?
5. Learning to listen is a gift from God, because in it we can make people feel loved without saying a word. What has been your experience with giving and receiving this gift? 
6. King David was disobedient but was not shackled by his sin and mistakes. Rather, he learned and grew from them. What does Satan use from your past to try and hold you down? What is one lesson you’ve learned from which you’ve experienced healing and growth?