God placed eternity inside of hearts so when we are sowing into what was placed in someone you can’t make a bad investment.

About Shay

Shay Arthur grew up in Sulphur Springs, Texas and graduated from Christ For the Nations Institute and Iris Ministries. She currently serves on staff at Iris Ministries in Pemba, Mozambique.

She has traveled to and ministered in South Africa, Mozambique, Thailand, India, and The Philippine Islands.

When she isn’t on the mission field, Shay enjoys photography, journaling in coffee shops, and at night she becomes a ninja.

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Shay works with the Alumni Department for Iris Global’s missions school. She serves the thousands of students that have become Iris Family. She also helps coordinate Iris Summer Tour.

Shay is the Director Ignite A Movement since 2015. The heart of IAM is to see transformation in people, cities, and nations! IAM hosts events domestically and also leads teams internationally.

Shay has made home in Atlanta, Georgia although she finds her feet all over the world throughout the year! She has a heart for the city and desires to see God move, starting in her neighborhood.

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s2 ep01: JustShayin – Margaret Thompson

Join me and one of my best friends Marge. We hit the topic of prayer. Seeing that this is a foundation of our walk with Christ we tend to think we have arrived in this area but it's one that we always need to check in on frequently. We talk about how it can look as...

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EP 036: JustShayin – Amy Lancaster

Hey Fam! I am super excited to share a conversation with you that I had with a mama in the faith. Amy Lancaster and her husband David steward a ministry in Jackson, Mississippi. Amy is a mama to my heart that is able to encourage me, provoke me, and rebuke me! We all...

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EP 035: JustShayin – Repentance

Hey Fam! It has been too long! I am hitting a topic that I believe will be transformational for you! We don't often hear some depth on the word "repent". I know that we probably have some thoughts on this topic but I wanted to jump into it and invite us into the...

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