Pershawn Mattison, who works at the Southern Union Conference as administrative assistant for the Ministerial Association, grew up never knowing her half brother. Mattison experienced many challenges growing up and the biggest mystery was who and where her brother was. Mattison ended up joining the Adventist Church, and in God’s timing, she found her brother online. Says Mattison, “It took 34 years for me to find my brother. This [experience] has given me an opportunity to share with others and give them hope.” Mattison is featured on the cover of the May 2023 Adventist Journey magazine.