All In Dwight & Susan Potter: "I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go"
Apr 1, 2026
Susan Potter, a stay-at-home mom of seven turned senior missionary who learned Haitian Creole to serve new members. Dwight Potter, a former young missionary and livestock industry manager who later served as a senior missionary. They describe surprising callings to North Carolina, using French and hugs to bridge language gaps, rapid Haitian attendance growth, miraculous language moments, and windows of divine timing.
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Called To Serve Where They Least Expected
- Dwight and Susan submitted mission papers expecting Ghana but were called to the North Carolina Raleigh Mission instead.
- They accepted the unexpected call and felt it was where they were supposed to serve, despite initial disappointment about missing Africa.
Language Skills Created A Mission Window
- French from Dwight's young mission unexpectedly matched Haitian Creole needs in Mount Olive and unlocked large-scale outreach.
- Referrals snowballed as Haitian visitors lacking English found someone who could communicate, triggering rapid growth.
The Language Of Love Bridged Speech Barriers
- Susan learned basic Haitian Creole with Duolingo and connected through affection when she couldn't speak the language.
- Her hugs and visible love bridged communication gaps and helped converts feel understood despite limited vocabulary.