God Saves!!!

The last week of camp, God allowed me to be a counselor!

Tuesday, during swimming time, God saved the soul of Mike Benham, a 15 year old camper in my cabin. Now he desperately wants to read the Bible more and begin his spiritual walk with God. Please pray for Mike as he starts his spiritual journey.

Also pray for Dusten, a 14 year old kid who's been going to church his whole life and still doesn't believe that God exists or if the Bible is true. He promised me he would read the Doctrine of God papers I gave him as well as "Evidence that Demands a Verdict" fast facts on the Bible. I'll be following up with Dusten soon - please pray for his soul.

Teen Leadership Conference Notes

Leadership = Influence

Leaders: 1) Make no excuses 2) Build Godly character 3) Assess situations

"What is expected is connected to what's inspected." - Don Jackson

A leader trusts truth - like Josiah. A leader crushes sin - like Josiah.

There is NO Biblical pluralism. (John 8:32, John 17:17, 2 Timothy 2:25)

Leadership Fundamentals: 1) Be strong in God's Faith and Promises 2) Read God's Word, talk about it, and think about it 3) Be strong in God's Presence

Priorities are revealed in response to... 1) Trials 2) Problems 3) Status

Trials are not problems. Trials are a test of our relationship with God. Problems are human tests (i.e. will power).

Philippians 2 - Leaders... 1) Have the same purpose 2) Actions are motivated from a love for God 3) Consistently EMPTY THEMSELVES - IT'S NOT ABOUT US!!!

A leader's heart... 1) Is committed to God publicly and privately 2) Acts immediately on truth 3) Never makes deals 4) Confesses sin when confronted

Comprehend the importance of our mission - Christian leaders.

Be clear with what you believe.

See people as POW's.

Live as a reflector of light - not a freaking filter!!!