A few praises:
1. Our Spring Break was fun, safe, and a meaningful experience for many of our students. In other words, exactly what we had prayed it would be.
2. I am encouraged by what God is doing in the lives of some of the students I meet with, especially my friends David, Justin, and Jon.
3. God has moved in many of our students hearts to call them to overseas mission projects this summer. God is reaching the nations through the Navigators here at the University of Arizona.
Some requests:
1. Pray for increased hunger for evangelism.
2. Two of my guys started relationships last week. Pray for Jon and Tyler as they seek to start these relationships out right.
3. Pray for refreshment in the word for me!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
March 12th, 2008
Spring Break! During the time where most students head down to Cabo or Cancun, the Navigators at the University of Arizona have traditionally headed down to Mexico to spend a week working in the hot sun.
This year, however, we are headed north to Colorado Springs, the site of the Navigators Headquarters. We will be staying with older couples who have been involved with the Navigators for at least 30 years. One couple we are staying with are 95 and 93! In the mornings, we will hear from our hosts as they share the Word with us. Then, we will work at their houses for the rest of the morning. At lunch, our hosts will share with us a story of God's faithfulness to them. The afternoons will be spend in various activities, including hanging out at beautiful Glen Eyrie, which is the Navigators national headquarters.
The goals of the trip are to expose our students to the Navigator heritage, which is rich. Here are some prayer requests for this trip, which begins this upcoming Friday:
1. Although the turnout has been less than expected, many of our older student leaders are coming, as well as some key sophomores who will be stepping into leadership as our older students graduate. Pray that there will be a "passing of the baton."
2. Pray for a good time of fellowship, that we may be learners as we hear from our hosts.
3. Pray for safety on the drive up (about 12 hours), and for safety driving in Colorado (us Arizonans sometimes don't handle snow driving so well).
4. Pray for heart-change among the students who go!
This year, however, we are headed north to Colorado Springs, the site of the Navigators Headquarters. We will be staying with older couples who have been involved with the Navigators for at least 30 years. One couple we are staying with are 95 and 93! In the mornings, we will hear from our hosts as they share the Word with us. Then, we will work at their houses for the rest of the morning. At lunch, our hosts will share with us a story of God's faithfulness to them. The afternoons will be spend in various activities, including hanging out at beautiful Glen Eyrie, which is the Navigators national headquarters.
The goals of the trip are to expose our students to the Navigator heritage, which is rich. Here are some prayer requests for this trip, which begins this upcoming Friday:
1. Although the turnout has been less than expected, many of our older student leaders are coming, as well as some key sophomores who will be stepping into leadership as our older students graduate. Pray that there will be a "passing of the baton."
2. Pray for a good time of fellowship, that we may be learners as we hear from our hosts.
3. Pray for safety on the drive up (about 12 hours), and for safety driving in Colorado (us Arizonans sometimes don't handle snow driving so well).
4. Pray for heart-change among the students who go!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
March 5th, 2008
What do I want to see in the students I am working with? How do I want to see them grow over the course of the semester? These questions have been on my mind lately as I strive to work in a wise and Spirit-filled way.
Here are some thoughts:
1. I want the men in our ministry to understand God and themselves through the Word.
2. I want them to be growing in their intimacy with Jesus each day.
3. I want them to learn to love and protect those around them.
4. I want their hearts to break for the lost around them.
If these guys were growing in each of these areas, what could God do on our campus through them? They would be like the generation Joshua led into Canaan!
Would join me in praying for these four things for the men in our ministry?
A group of freshmen in our ministry!
Here are some thoughts:
1. I want the men in our ministry to understand God and themselves through the Word.
2. I want them to be growing in their intimacy with Jesus each day.
3. I want them to learn to love and protect those around them.
4. I want their hearts to break for the lost around them.
If these guys were growing in each of these areas, what could God do on our campus through them? They would be like the generation Joshua led into Canaan!
Would join me in praying for these four things for the men in our ministry?
A group of freshmen in our ministry!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
February 27th, 2008
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.
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 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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