Spring Camp this year was marked by an unexpected twist: heavy rain. But according to Brad, our youth enabler, not even the weather could dampen the spirits of the rangatahi.
"As a Christian I believe that God created this world. So it's pretty amazing being able to capture it and offer that as a service. The business brings a bit of light and hope to people."
Being among over 5,000 participants from nearly every nation, united in worship and mission, felt like a foretaste of heaven.
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"He wants to be my friend. And I want to be his."
"I feel God's directed me and given me a passion to do this."
Let the church declare and display Christ together.
It always felt like children’s ministry was a part of my life and heart.
It will cost you something, maybe a lot, but it will be worth it.
There is one thing that we all are.
Everyone has a role in this mission.
There is power in seeking, knowing, choosing and doing one thing.
Some of the most powerful moments of my life have happened in spiritual direction.
God of covenant and calling, you bind us together.
We lead out of who we are more than what we say.
"We pretend like everything’s fine when our houses are burning down."