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A generation ago this is what Bob Pierce wrote in the margin of his Bible. That directive ordered his life. Here are some things I found from Lookout Magazine August 14,2005 editon "For 20 years, he traveled to Korea, Africa, China, India, and Europe saving souls, housing orphans, and building hospitals. Through his documentary fi lms, radio broadcasts, and personal appearances, he awakened the social consciousness of an entire generation of American Christians. In the process he formed a worldwide relief organization, World Vision, which continues to be an effective Christian relief agency. The man’s name was Bob Pierce. But while Bob Pierce was reaching the world, he was losing his family. He had accepted the believable lie, “If I take care of God’s business, God will take care of my family.” His all-consuming work kept him away from home for months at a time. Relational distance increased as time with his family decreased. Eventually he became frustrated, even hostile, toward h
Top Ten Signs of a Healthy Youth Ministry 1. Are becoming Disciples of Christ 2. Love God (see #1) 3. Because they love God, they love their neighbor. (see #2) 4. Because they love their neighbor, they are willing to share what they have(Do missions, cup of cold water, feed the hungry) 5. Because they share what they have - they will share who they know because of their love for God and love for others. (Aka evangelism) (see #1) 6. Because of they are fulfilling the Greatest Commandment - they will also try to fulfill the great commission (see #5) 7. Because they are becoming disciples; they will be a part of the Christian community as a whole; thus a part of the Family of God and not going to church; but rather being the church. 8. Because they are being the church they will also Worship the One who died for the Church and is the Groom of the Bride. 9. Remain faithful. 10. Love, and have hope for the future. Eternity is longed for. These signs are not easily measured but visionary exp