Standing on the beautiful FCCU campus, Rev. Matthew Schramm, Senior Pastor at Memorial Presbyterian Church in Midland, MI, reflected on what he witnessed during their week together in Pakistan. The experience exceeded his expectations and deepened his understanding of how education transforms not just individual lives, but entire communities.
How Education Transforms Entire Communities
What struck Matt most was witnessing how Forman Christian College elevates the Christian community in Pakistan through education. In a nation where Christians represent just 1.5% of the population, quality education can break cycles of generational poverty.
“Education provides a doorway to potential, not just for the individual, but for their families and for their villages and for the church,” Matt shared. “It’s really a blessing. It’s a miracle.”
This ripple effect captures why supporting scholarships at FCCU creates such lasting impact across families, villages, and faith communities.
The Privilege of Participation
Seeing firsthand how donor support translates into life-changing opportunities for Pakistani students reinforced his commitment to sharing this story with others back home.
“To be able to participate in that just a little bit, it’s absolutely a privilege and a joy, and I can’t wait to share it with folks at home so that they can see more about what God is doing in this place,” he said. “It really just touches your heart.”
Experience the Impact Yourself
Matt’s visit demonstrates how traveling to see FCCU in person can deepen anyone’s understanding of this unique mission. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or someone curious about Friends of Forman’s work, experiencing the campus firsthand provides perspective that can’t be gained from afar.
If you’re interested in joining a future visit to see how your support creates opportunities for deserving students in Pakistan, contact our team to learn about upcoming trips to Lahore.
Want to read more transformative visitor stories? Read how Brandi Drake discovered hope in action during her visit to Forman Christian College.