I have some things to praise God for!
1. Nobleman is going great. So far we have had only one guy drop out, out of 20, which is impressive because even one absence (and two tardies) disqualifies you from continuing onward.
2. God has been faithful in my discipling relationships, and it seems like many of the guys are growing and responding to God.
3. Even though it has been a busy semester, God has been faithful to be energizing me in my relationship with him through the Word and with the help of some good friends.
Prayer requests:
1. Pray that our students would invest in the ministry at the U of A. Pray that they would take possession of it, rather than have a consumer-mentality.
2. Pray for our upcoming Spring Break trip to Colorado. Pray that lots of students would sign up, especially the guys I am working with. We have found this to be a significant experience in the past.
3. Pray for continued unity on our team, and for encouragement and strength for me as I continue to lead several events.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
February 20th, 2008
Nobleman is a nine-week course on manhood that Dustin and I are leading this semester. Since our campus director is on sabbatical, we have been planning the sessions with the help of other men in our ministry who have graduated from the course (existing Noblemen, as we like to call them). The course is basically divided into four parts, called the four "pillars" of manhood.
1. Resisting Passivity
2. Accepting Responsibility
3. Leading Courageously
4. Expecting God's Greater Reward
We have about 20 young men attending. The course is demanding, requiring 100% attendance, several assignments, and culminates in a ceremony that is intended to mark their entrance into manhood.
Pray:
1. For wisdom for Dustin and I as we lead. It is demanding designing each week's course. Neither of us is particularly experienced with teaching.
2. For unity amongst the guys. There are several strong personalities in the freshman class, and it has been hard to prevent cliques from springing up. We are hoping this experience will bring them together.
3. For the attitudes of the guys. Pray that they will be willing to not just passively accept information, but to examine their lives and act on what they receive.
1. Resisting Passivity
2. Accepting Responsibility
3. Leading Courageously
4. Expecting God's Greater Reward
We have about 20 young men attending. The course is demanding, requiring 100% attendance, several assignments, and culminates in a ceremony that is intended to mark their entrance into manhood.
Pray:
1. For wisdom for Dustin and I as we lead. It is demanding designing each week's course. Neither of us is particularly experienced with teaching.
2. For unity amongst the guys. There are several strong personalities in the freshman class, and it has been hard to prevent cliques from springing up. We are hoping this experience will bring them together.
3. For the attitudes of the guys. Pray that they will be willing to not just passively accept information, but to examine their lives and act on what they receive.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
February 13th, 2008
I know my update is a little late this week, and I apologize. I have been sick.
Jon M. and I have been meeting for about a year now, and it has been encouraging to see how he has grown in the past year. Jon grew up in the International Church of Christ, a very legalistic cult. In early high school, his family left the cult, and it wasn't until his freshman year college, through the Navs and some other friends, that he became a Christian.
When we first started meeting, Jon was just beginning to taste the goodness of the Word of God. It is encouraging to see him growing in his faith in many ways, such as evangelism, prayer, and being a leader within our ministry. I really enjoy hanging out with Jon as well. He's just a fun guy.
This is a picture of Jon and me on our camping trip last September. He's wearing a bedroll as a hat. I am wearing his hat and also a bandanna.
Prayer requests for Jon:
1. A deep intimacy with Jesus.
2. Courage to share Jesus with his family.
3. For the opportunity to lead someone to Christ this semester.
Jon M. and I have been meeting for about a year now, and it has been encouraging to see how he has grown in the past year. Jon grew up in the International Church of Christ, a very legalistic cult. In early high school, his family left the cult, and it wasn't until his freshman year college, through the Navs and some other friends, that he became a Christian.
When we first started meeting, Jon was just beginning to taste the goodness of the Word of God. It is encouraging to see him growing in his faith in many ways, such as evangelism, prayer, and being a leader within our ministry. I really enjoy hanging out with Jon as well. He's just a fun guy.
This is a picture of Jon and me on our camping trip last September. He's wearing a bedroll as a hat. I am wearing his hat and also a bandanna.Prayer requests for Jon:
1. A deep intimacy with Jesus.
2. Courage to share Jesus with his family.
3. For the opportunity to lead someone to Christ this semester.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
February 6th, 2008
Imagine 18 young men, packed into a small room, seated on couches and on the floor, Bibles and notebooks open in their laps, intently listening as Dustin and I discuss the Biblical curse placed on men by God after the fall.
Nobleman has begun!
Dustin (my Edgecorp teammate) and I have the privilege of leading Nobleman, a nine-week journey of Biblical manhood that most of out students go through. We were excited to see almost all of our key freshmen students there! In the past, Noblemen has really rallied the men in our ministry to be servant-leaders and to treat each other and the women with respect and care. It culminates in an all-night ceremony that "initiates" each guy into a brotherhood of Biblical manhood.
Pray:
1. For wisdom for Dustin and I as we lead
2. That each of the guys would have the courage to confront their fears
3. For Biblical truth about men and women to shine forth
4. For all the details to fall in place
Nobleman has begun!
Dustin (my Edgecorp teammate) and I have the privilege of leading Nobleman, a nine-week journey of Biblical manhood that most of out students go through. We were excited to see almost all of our key freshmen students there! In the past, Noblemen has really rallied the men in our ministry to be servant-leaders and to treat each other and the women with respect and care. It culminates in an all-night ceremony that "initiates" each guy into a brotherhood of Biblical manhood.
Pray:
1. For wisdom for Dustin and I as we lead
2. That each of the guys would have the courage to confront their fears
3. For Biblical truth about men and women to shine forth
4. For all the details to fall in place
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