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And Disciples Will Be Made

The school year is coming to a close, and that means we have students that have been studying the bible all year, and are being transformed by what they're finding there. Below is Campbell. Campbell is just one of 6 guys I've been meeting with weekly this year to help them learn to read scripture and find God speaking to them through His word. Campbell will be attending SICM (Student Institute of Campus Ministry) next month where we will learn practical skills of how he can reach his peers with the good news of Jesus and lead them to knowing them more himself! I've been so excited to see the work God has done in this and many other young people's lives this year.



Speaking of, here's a few other guys that have been deeply impacted by your gift. Caleb, the guy at the bottom right, made the decision to follow Jesus this year, and got baptized just last Sunday! Praise God.

We are ending our tenth year of college ministry at UT Arlington and with that I've been reflecting on just how greatly God has moved on this campus. If you don't know, we began focus at UTA ten years ago, with 8 college students and 5 college missionaries/pastors. Today we have 10 college pastors and over 140 actively involved students. We didn't come here to grow but we did come here to make disciples of Jesus on the college campus to the glory of God. We are only just beginning but the results of a faithful dedication to that mission are self evident. Thank you for helping to make it all possible!
10 years ago (above), this year (below)

Family continues to be a gift to me, thank you for helping to provide a home for Hayli and I to raise Lucy up to know God and love others.

Don't forget to check out the student testimony below. I'm so grateful for your partnership!



 

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