1. My first ever vlog! Just scroll to the bottom for an awkward video of me!
2. A one-paragraph synopsis for those who get bored reading any more than that (that's definitely me)
3. A long, detailed summary! Keep reading :)
My ministry in Czech is almost all relational. Czechs as a whole are not open, trusting people, and they won't hear any of the gospel message until they trust the person who's sharing it. So in short, my ministry is two-fold.
-I work to help disciple young girls who are believers, so that they will know the Bible and Jesus well, and so that they will teach and disciple others.
-I also have a ministry of outreach, which includes meeting with students, running an English club, and working with an orphan ministry called Hand of Hope: this includes running camps for orphans and visiting them in their homes.
And now the long, drawn-out version.
My mission and vision in Czech is the Great Commission:
"And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."" Matt. 28:18-20I work with the local youth group in order to build up and teach young women about the love of God, so that they in turn will share his truth. I'll list what I have been and will be doing in order to fulfill this vision:
Bible Study: I meet weekly with 4-5 girls, who range in age from 16-20ish, and some are not believers. We have a Bible study in English where we read through different parts of the Bible together. The goal of this is for the girls to learn how to independently study the Bible, and to become firm in their biblical knowledge so that they can relate it to others.
Discipleship: I personally disciple my girls, meeting with them individually to discuss life and relationships with Jesus. But together with other leaders, we've been developing a discipleship program, so that the female members of the congregation can start to mentor the girls of the youth group (and hopefully the guys will start this too).
Outreach ministries
English club: Throughout the year, I hold an English club. The goal of the club is for students to learn to speak English better, but it's also a way for youth group members to maintain relationships with those who wouldn't necessarily come to youth group. We've seen a good turnout to English club, and the students have been able to hear the gospel and be loved by others.
Orphan ministry: YFC is partnered with a ministry called Hand of Hope which reaches out to orphans who reside in childrens' homes. Hand of Hope hosts several camps throughout the year, and they are also trying to visit the homes more, so that they can build up relationships with children. For a greater idea of what this looks like, check out this video: https://vimeo.com/117043239
I have the joy of meeting with students, those I've known for a long time, and new students, every week. Support from you gives me the ability to be in full-time ministry, which means I'm available to spend lots of time with students.
Thank you for being a part of God's movement in Czech!
onto the vlog!
