I honestly am at a turning point in my youth ministry.
As I have prayed and examined the city, it appears that one of the keys to reaching young people in this city will be to be present with them. Moreover, I have found the place that I should have been serving for a much longer period of time - the youth center.
A recent article in the Daily Record (Ellensburg's local newspaper) discussed the blended reputation that the youth center has created for itself. It helps a lot of kids and encourages many of them to grow, but in doing that it brings in a lot of the kids most people aren't comfortable with. The student center is known for being a second home to a lot of kids that tend to be rebellious, tough, and rough around every edge.
It is in light of this that later today I'm going to hand in a volunteer application and make myself available to serve in whatever way I can. I want to see the young people of this city making Jesus the priority in their lives, in their families, and in their schools.
I think that in reaching some of these kids, we will reach many in this city.
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