Friends and Family,
I am so excited to announce that I will be officially joining G.O. Ministries (GO) and returning to the DR as a full-time Missionary in June of 2012! It has been my dream and passion to become fully involved in Sports Ministry in the DR, and specifically establishing a Christian Sports Complex. GO has been such an incredible answer to prayer confirming my next step and a testament to God’s perfect timing. I was praying for wisdom, clarity and a feeling of peace while seeking a ministry partner, and that is exactly what I received before/during/after my visit to G.O. Ministries US headquarters in Louisville.
I am so grateful for my time in Constanza with Kids Alive International (KAI). I learned many valuable lessons and made life-long friendships. God blessed me in those 2 years, clearly preparing me for future work with Dominicans. I am excited to continue those established KAI relationships serving on the island.
I am humbled to see how God introduced me to GO and to see His hand guiding the whole process. I am excited to continue learning more about G.O. Ministries. As I take this step forward in faith, I want to share with you a little bit more about GO and the direction that God is taking this ministry!
GO has been in the DR for over 15 years and is committed to Sports Ministry. In addition to their work in Sports, they also serve their communities through church planting, nutrition centers, medical clinics, primary schools, ongoing training, water purification projects and kingdom businesses. GO is currently ministering in 3 different areas in the DR, as well as 5 other countries around the world. My main focus will be in Santiago, which is the 2nd largest city in the DR, 2 hours away from my former site in Constanza.
I truly believe that the key to transforming lives and communities is through partnerships with national leaders and I appreciate GO’s commitment to this model. GO’s mission statement states very clearly what they are about,; “G.O. Ministries seeks to empower passionate, Local Leaders serving inside their cultures to Redeem people, Renew communities and Restore Creation by developing dynamic International Partnerships in Ministry that result in mutual transformation.”
I am excited that GO shares my passion in emphasizing small group discipleship. I can’t wait to really pour in to the lives of young men in the DR and fully invest in helping them become the leaders, examples, athletes and MEN that God calls them to be.
GO is currently preparing to launch their “Leadership Development Complex,” which is their collective plan to bring their ministry to the next level in the DR. GO does an excellent job of laying out their vision on their website. Please visit http://www.go-ministries.org/
This Leadership Development Complex will be a main part of my role with GO and I am excited to help see these plans become a reality. I feel strongly that this is an incredible way to reach the youth in Santiago and will open many doors to continue transforming this community and the sports world in the DR! Short term teams come serve alongside nationals to help with ongoing projects, as well as build powerful, long lasting relationships between the two cultures.
I am currently preparing to start my support-raising in order to move down to Santiago in June. I will send a more complete report through the mail. If your address has changed in the past 2 years, please let me know. (Also let me know if you receive this email at multiple email addresses).
I covet your prayers during this time of preparation and would love to hear from you with words of encouragement or questions about my future plans with GO. Feel free to call or email me at any time.
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