Counting the Cost
Counting the Cost “I knew there was a reason I had to be here this weekend” Joe shared. “It was a crazy week with many obstacles but the Lord knew…
Creation and Questions
Recently the 4.12 Leadership Training Program team had the awesome opportunity to take 26 eager students to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter in Kentucky. This was to help students…
Time to Talk
Six double swings arranged in a circle around a fire pit were empty except for one camper swinging contentedly. I sat on a nearby swing and began a conversation. The…
United in Prayer
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with other school ministry leaders in the local area for a time of sharing and prayer. We shared how God has been working…
Making a Difference
Making a Difference by Jordan Wheeler & Rachel Shively “How many of you want to make a difference in the world?” This question was posed before several of our 4.12…
A Powerful Student Testimony
A Powerful Student Testimony As part of the 4.12 Leadership Training Program team, I often hear powerful testimonies from 4.12 students and Barnabas mentors. These inspire and encourage me every…
Rewards for Reaching God-Sized Goals!
Rewards for Reaching God-Sized Goals! Bible Adventure and CIA is in full swing. We have been focusing on creating God-sized goals for reaching more students for Christ in our…
Seek First His Kingdom
Seek First His Kingdom By Rachel Shively Five years later… “I greatly struggled to prioritize camp…Now God has opened many doors for me to serve and lead in ways I…
Resilience Doesn’t Happen by Accident
Resilience doesn’t happen by accident. By Susie Barkdoll Walking from school to the host church for Bible Adventure last week, I noticed that *Blaine was teary eyed and upset.…
Facing the Giants
Facing the Giants “Life is hopeless without Jesus and children need the hope of Christ.” There are moments when I am reminded of this in very tangible and visible ways. …