By Len on Feb 26, 2010 in NNYM, Prayer Updates | 0 Comments
I got this as a text and it was such an encouragement, the intercessor gave me permission to share it with everyone:
Father God,
I know Len has a heart to minister to youth workers. Be with him this weekend as he ministers to hurting youth workers. Give him the right words of encouragement as he ministers [...]
By Len on Feb 24, 2010 in NNYM | 0 Comments
1. Pray for more monthly supporters
Prayer is the foundation for this ministry. Pray for monthly supporters to join us in our ministry.
2. Give a special gift
Many people have decided to give special gifts rather than or in addition to monthly support.
3. Give a portion of bonuses
A couple of my friends who are in sales have done or are [...]
By Len on Feb 16, 2010 in NNYM, Prayer Updates | 0 Comments
This group is committing to pray for 4 things, at least 4 minutes a day, for a minimum of 4 days a week for the 4 weeks in March.
1. National Network of Youth Ministries to meet their financial needs by April, 15, for the national ministry.
2. For Len Evans to receive $1,500 more per month [...]
By Len on Feb 8, 2010 in NNYM, Youth Ministry | 0 Comments
One of the best scenes from Jerry Maguire is when Jerry pleads “Help me, help you” to Ron.
Youth workers should have this approach when carrying out the biblical mandate of equipping the believers for ministry.
I believe in large group training sessions because there are general truths, knowledge and skills every youth worker needs. [...]
By Len on Feb 1, 2010 in NNYM | 3 Comments
I’m meeting with a youth pastor in Muleshoe, TX on my way to my 3:30 meeting with the youth worker network in Clovis, NM. Later tonight I’m heading to Albuquerque.
I’ll be spending a day with Chuck Harper, who works with the Native Youth and youth workers across America. Chuck is part of the [...]
By Len on Jan 24, 2010 in General, NNYM | 1 Comment
Along with everyone else in youth ministry world, I’m thrilled that Tic is back with Youth Specialties.
Tic shared his own thoughts and many others (Tony Jones, Mike King, Marko, Wayne Rice, Walt Mueller, & Karla Yaconelli) have too, so I just wanted to share my experience with Tic and why I’m so thrilled that he’s [...]
By Len on Jan 9, 2010 in NNYM, Prayer Updates | 0 Comments
It’s been a wonderful experience to be at the NNYM headquarters collaborating with our Ministry Council.
The NNYM Ministry Council is composed of youth ministry leaders from around the country who love our mission and are able to help guide us. It’s not a room of consultants, though some are and all could be in [...]
By Len on Jan 5, 2010 in NNYM, Prayer Updates | 0 Comments
I am confident that what I’m doing will not just help youth workers but help churches and advance God’s agenda for teenagers throughout Texas and New Mexico for now and more states later. My confidence is based not on my work but so far I’ve been able to catch the wave of God moving [...]
By Len on Jan 5, 2010 in General, NNYM, Prayer Updates | 2 Comments
My big goal for 2010 is to find and discern who God is preparing for each of these 9 areas.
My job is overwhelming.
Can one person really care for youth workers across Texas and New Mexico? No, but one person can work with many other people and lead them to ensure systems and strategies are in [...]
By Len on Dec 13, 2009 in General, NNYM | 0 Comments
I’ve shared in a variety of places that our overall budget needs for my work with the National Network of Youth Ministries is $6K a month. Last month I shared my $10 = 25% idea. So far, 10 people have said they want to give $10 a month, only 140 more to go, woo hoo!
A [...]