by Stephen Jones, Salt Company College Director at Candeo Church, Cedar Falls
We have so many reasons to be thankful for the ministry opportunities and the ministry supporters that we have this year. We are humbled by the support, encouragement and regular prayer for our ministry from our generous giving partners. Because of these ministry partnerships, we have been filled with so much courage through the many challenges we faced this year.
“so many things to be thankful for”
We are so thankful for what God has enabled us as a ministry to do this year. Here are some of the highlights:
1) BUDGET: We got our final financial update for the 2020-2021 budget year and our giving was at 104% for the year!
2) REACH WEEK: With the additional 4% we put it towards an outreach week in April. At least three men gave their life to Christ that month!
3) NEW LIFE: 33 students surrendered their life to Christ this year, primarily through personal evangelism.
4) DISCIPLESHIP: 94 students were personally discipled by a staff member or student leader who took them through our “5 Week Investment” curriculum.
5) KENYA MISSION TRIP: We were able to train and send a team of students to Kenya this summer. Their team saw 16 students surrender their life to Christ!
6) CHURCH PLANTING: 16 alumni moved to Cincinnati with our Mercy Hill Church plant and will help establish a church in that city!
7) NEW STUDENT LEADERS: We have 44 new leaders currently being trained to lead and reach their campus this upcoming year!
8) INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: We have started an internship program with Seniors to help us develop students even more and to give seniors a context to lead among their peers.
9) STAFFING: We have been able to expand our staff team with the additional resources and hired a full time worship leader this year.
We have seen God’s faithfulness time and time again this year. We are thankful to God and our many supporters for helping us to be postured to reach the 17,000 students in the Cedar Valley. Thank you for your ongoing support that will continue to help us equip students to serve the kingdom for the rest of their life!
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