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Bailey Mayforth

Dean of Students
Leadership Academy

I’m from Baltimore Maryland and was born into a loving family. That went to church often, but never knew what a relationship with God looked like. My older brother was born disabled and cause him to have many surgeries growing up, my dad ended up going to prison when I was 6. So at a young age I learned how to perform to gain attention; whether that be on the basketball court or seeking it from men and doing everything I could to fit in with the crowd. Going to college I was trying to fill a void that only God could fill, with men, and alcohol, after a traumatic event, my senior year of college, I got angry with the Lord and ran from everything I grew up learning and met a man who got me into drugs and was abusive I found myself in a place I never thought I would be. I went into a program and gave my life back to the Lord but tried to play the part of a “good Christian person” and relapsed.
I walked into the doors of the Hoving in February of 2023 the Lord has done amazing things, brought to a place a surrender I didn’t know I needed and I’m blessed that Lord brought me here! I’m excited to serve in the ministry that God used as a vessel to truly transform my life and not just play the part.

What is your favorite Scripture:
1 Corinthians 6:11
“But that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.”

What book is on my nightstand?
Switch on your Brain devotional Caroline Lead

What is one of your favorite memories at Hoving Home?
There are many things, but I would say the Holiday meals together. Laughing until my stomach hurts with the people who walked through the valley with me!

What is your favorite food?
Anything I’m not a picky person, but I do love a good burger.

What makes you laugh?
Just having fun with my friends and family.

What is your favorite quote?
“Two natures beat within my chest. The one is cursed, the other is blessed. The one I love, the one I hate. The one I’ll feed will dominate.” Unknown