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Focus on eternity this Easter!
1 John 2:25 says, “This is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life.” In a matter of days we are going to be celebrating the eternal life we have in Christ. Easter Sunday is a time to reflect on our risen Savior. It’s an opportunity to remember that the One Who vanquished [...]
Christians need to stop lying to Muslim Nations about Jesus Christ
Lately I have been very concerned about some new techniques that are being used to reach Muslim nations with the gospel of Christ. Its no longer “news” to hear that our culture is watering down the Word of God to make it more accessible to people that find it offensive. That has been going on [...]
Jaxon Micah Witt, the newest Teen Quest Family Member!
Congratulations to Jason and Chelsea Witt (our Student Ministry Directors) on the birth of their first son Jaxon Micah Witt. Jaxon is their third child after their daughters Alexa and Briana. He weighed in at 8 pounds 13 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches long. Jaxon was born 12:53 p.m. Tuesday, January 3 but he was [...]
Remember the Sabbath day …
It’s so vital that we as leaders remember the importance of having a personal Sabbath day of rest. In ministry it can get very easy to get caught up in the hectic schedule and forget about taking a Sabbath to get our minds back in the right place. How have you been doing with your [...]
New Cabin Progress
The insulation is up in the new cabin. We had an awesome group from Wooster Ohio this past week volunteering. . . Thanks Josh and Kelsey and all your gang! We love you!
Leadership Lessons from the Apple Icon
A few days ago Steve Jobs passed away. This guy was such a visionary and the things that he created were so amazing that people from all sorts of social, economic and ethnic backgrounds recognized him. When news of his death broke there were probably as many pre teens as grandparents who knew who [...]
Four Ways to Get Your Teens Excited About Missions
It is critical that we help students understand the pressing necessity of reaching the world with the gospel. What are some ways that we can do this? I think it’s good to start small and build. Here are four quick ideas. 1) Show Them from Scripture 1 Peter 3:15 is a verse that can really [...]
Thoughts on Travis Worden’s Passing
On Sunday September 26, I was in bed with a thought running through my mind. “What would someone do who knew they had 24 hours left to live?” The next night I got a phone call telling me that Travis Worden was in a terrible accident on his motorcycle. He was one of the students [...]
Costa Rica Mission Trip Update – June 22, 2010
updates from Costa Rica
Costa Rica Mission Trip Update – June 19, 2010
Travis Rusko gives a mission trip update from the field…
