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  Bringing a large group to Follow 12? Follow 12, this year’s International Wesleyan Youth Convention, is fast approaching. Thousands of students have had their life altered because of their encounter with Jesus at these events. This is why your involvement is crucial. God moves, students respond, and lives are forever changed. As a former youth pastor, I understand the difficulties of bringing a larger group to these events. The logistics of managing a group of 25 or more can become overwhelming, keeping you from effectively leading because of all the “busy work” involved. It also can discourage … read more

Follow On A Need-to-Know Basis

Have you ever been on a need-to-know basis? When I was in scouts, I was selected to join a group called the “Order of the Arrow.” This is a special sect within the scouting organization that recognizes young scouts for their leadership potential. Being chosen was a big deal.  Being chosen was half the ordeal. All scouts chosen had to pass an initiation weekend camping trip, and there was only one requirement for the camping trip: You could only bring a sleeping bag. That’s it—one sleeping bag. No change of clothes, no tent, no food, and no toiletries—nothing but one … read more

Come Together

  Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. Philippians 2:1,2 Jesus knew that if his followers were unified amongst each other and with God, they would be purposeful and effective witnesses for Him. In order for the gospel to be carried throughout the world, those who carried that message had to have one heart and mind. They all had … read more

FUEL 2012 Report

Over 230 Wesleyan youth leaders gather together in Louisville, KY for the annual training event, FUEL. Director of Youth Ministries, Scott Simmons, started the conference by giving a  “State of the Wesleyan Youth Movement” Address. He shared eye-opening statistics about today’s youth culture and centered everything on one basic question: “Is the Gospel you’re sharing producing disciples?” Discipleship was an important topic of FUEL as it prepared us for the theme and vision of the International Wesleyan Youth Convention Follow 12, scheduled for December 28-31. Kyle Idleman, teaching pastor of Southeastern Christian Church and author of “not a fan,” … read more

FUEL UPDATE | URGENT: Registration Deadline is JANUARY 20th

Thousands of Students Commit to Follow Jesus

After 10 stops in 8 states plus 1 stop in New Brunswick, Canada, the Follow tour has come to an end.  We logged over 8,500 miles and clocked 960 hours as the invitation to Follow Jesus was given to over 6000 students. The Follow tour, which started back in April made its final two stops December 29-30 at the First Wesleyan Church in High Point, N.C. and simultaneously at the Skyline Church in San Diego, CA. Taking a detour from the traditional way of holding the Regional Wesleyan Youth Conventions, the Wesleyan youth division took the conference on the … read more

FUEL UPDATE | Early-Bird Registration Ends Friday, Jan. 6

Register for $75 by Friday, January 6, 2012 (savings of $20!) Join youth leaders from near and far for a tool to refresh, retool and refuel. Held in Louisville, Kentucky - the location of the next WY International Convention (Dec. 2012). Learn more … read more