I find myself so grateful for the opportunity to a part of an organization that places so much emphasis on our individual spiritual and emotional health.  Being a member of a team that has a culture that values our walk with Christ and our family’s well being as much as productivity and results is a rare blessing.  Our corporate reading of The Emotionally Healthy Leader by Peter Scazerro is just one example of this. This book has proven to be a fantastic tool for genuine growth and reflection for me personally, and the rest of our team at YFC.  The discussions that we have during staff meeting about the contents of the book and the insights that we have gleaned from our reading have helped us to see the material from a variety of different perspectives.   

In our prayers, preaching, leading, and everything we do, let us yearn for God’s glory. 

Paul’s heartbeat is evident in Ephesians 3:20–21 where he says, “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all that we ask or imagine, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”  Paul’s ultimate aim is making God’s worth known everywhere, for all time. This is my aim as well! 

The Youth for Christ "Virtual Banquet" was officially released on April 2nd at 7:00pm, and it is now available to view anytime below!

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

Due to growing concerns surrounding the Coronavirus, the Youth for Christ Banquet on April 2nd has been postponed. We have tentatively rescheduled it for May 21st, but this is completely subject to the recommendations of national, state, and local officials. We will continually value safety and health as we make all organizational decisions. We will keep you in the loop on any further developments. 

In 30 days, Stateline YFC is seeking to raise annual pledges totaling $30,000 (30 for 30!), which will then be matched by a generous grant from YFC USA with another $30,000 during 2020 and 2021.

Anyone else ever been sucker-punched by what was written in a book? Just me? Well, as Haddon said a couple weeks ago, our team is reading the book titled “The Emotionally Healthy Leader” by Peter Scazzero. The first three chapters have been filled with wisdom and some incredible ways of reflecting on my life and my role as a leader.

I have been thinking a lot lately about an important life lesson that I learned from Kenny and I would love to share with you, in case you find yourself in a place of needing a little encouragement this week.