“Congratulations on reaching this milestone of 75 years of ministry!
Before I started typing this, I reviewed the history of Youthfront on your website. I’m trying to imagine the world as it was when Youthfront was started 75 years ago. I’m imagining a country in the midst of a global conflict, the “victory gardens” and rationing that represented living sacrificially so more resources could go to winning that war.
So much has changed! So much hasn’t! Spiritually, we use different language, but the need for each generation of youth to hear and understand the gospel is paramount. Technology is vastly different, but still provides tools to communicate the truth and serve the kingdom. God’s people still need to be sacrificial stewards of what has been entrusted to them.
I’ve marveled at what I know of Youthfront’s story: how your ministry has adjusted to the language of each generation, has used the best tools available, and has sacrificed to advance the gospel within your sphere of influence. I’ve marveled at the courage you’ve shown to launch new things…make changes…and even set aside things that may have been keeping you from maximum impact.
I am so grateful for how you’ve consistently listened closely to the Holy Spirit, putting a high value on serving the Church – and churches. I’m deeply grateful for how you stepped up to not only lead a bunch of local networks east and west of the state line, but opened your doors and staff to host national gatherings for the Network. “Challenge 2000” and “Building 21st Century Networks” served and trained those who want to reach the campus and network coordinators at a strategic time.
You’ve been an amazing friend and partner, impacting the growth of the kingdom nationwide with us. Thank you for your model of excellence in servant leadership. We look forward to continuing that partnership until we get the job done.”
Doug Clark, National Field Director, National Network of Youth Ministries
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