In case you missed it...

Here is a prayer letter that I sent out last year that talks about what I'll be doing. If you're curious, feel free to check it out realizing that it is a few months old.

Growing up, one of the biggest questions I grappled with had to do with knowing God’s will for my life. How could I ever know what He wanted for me? I began praying that He would make His desires for my life clear to me.

The past two years have been incredible as God answered my prayer. Through missions trips, classes at the Bible Institute, and many other experiences, God has lead me to start the process of becoming a Word of Life Local Church Missionary. As I look back, I am amazed at the way that God has not only changed my perspective on ministry, but also given me a passion to reach the youth of America.

Starting in September, I will be a part of the Intern Discipleship Program (IDP) at Word of Life. It is designed to allow young men to finish their degrees while being discipled and trained in ministry. Classes are taken through Liberty’s Distance Learning Program and each member of IDP will minister in a local church during the two years.

A new aspect of the program is a two-month-long internship. For me, this will start in September and finish toward the end of November. I will stay with different area missionaries for a few weeks at a time and minister with them and their families. This will be a tremendous time not only to learn about the ministry of Word of Life, but also growing in my personal walk with God as I learn from those I am with.

Another opportunity that I will have through IDP is working at the Word of Life camp in northern California. I will play a part in recruiting staff for the two weeks of camp as well as heading out to the west coast myself to help. Growing up, some of the best times were those summers that I spend at West Coast Camp and I am thrilled to be able to minister their again.

Even as God provides all of these opportunities, I realize that I cannot be successful on my own. Only through the prayer and support of others will these ministries be possible. I would ask that you consider what role God might have for you in making these exciting plans a reality.

While the total cost will be about 4,000 dollars, I must raise at least a quarter of that amount by the middle of August in order to begin my internship. Above all, I would ask that you begin praying for me as I am learning and ministering over the next two years. Only by His grace can I accomplish anything for His glory.