Adults Who Empower

Not one of them is the same.  Some minister closely with kids each week and outside of events such as club meetings. Others might drive teen moms to and from Parent Life gatherings. A few pull security detail, making sure our weekly clubs are a safe place for kids.  Still others handle logistics for larger events, paperwork for trips or set up and tear down.  There are some who serve on our chapter board of directors or as a community resource team.

I'm talking about those adults who serve alongside our staff every week.  These are adults who empower us and empower kids in their pursuit of Jesus.  We strategical develop and equip adults to reach young people.  This is part of what we call the Five Essentials of ministry. 

The other Essentials are Widespread Prayer, Collaborative Community Strategy, Loving Relationships, and Faithful Bible Teaching.  These principles are at the core of each ministry site and staff member.
 
Let's face it. If we did not have these caring adults working side by side with us, consistent and effective ministry would be difficult and exhausting.  But seeing God use an incredible community of volunteers who has a passion for Jesus and a great compassion for lost kids is amazing.

Last time, I shared with you several testimonies from our annual Excel High School Conference.  That event brings together a wonderful team of volunteers who shower Christ's love on the kids who attend Excel.  A majority of those volunteers attended Excel and Break Out as students and are now giving back to God through their time and talent!  They are empowered by their Excel experience to help make the weekend an life-changing one for students.

I would be remiss if I did not say THANK YOU to our team of conference volunteers.  I am always impressed with their own testimonies of God at work in them during Excel, too.

We always have room for more caring adults to help us reach more kids.  We would love to talk to you about that.  Keep praying for us.  Pray that God will raise up more volunteers for each of our ministry areas so that we can bring His life-rescuing message to more young people.  Thank you.