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February

 Hello all!


Welcome back. Here to update you on some of the happenings in Denton FOCUS lately. Thank you for investing in this vision, let me express to you some of the exciting things we're seeing.

We're experiencing a real growth spurt lately. Not sure why, but we're thanking God. I think part of what's happening is that we have been blessed with a leader team that is full of zeal and energy for this mission. They are continuously pouring into the new students that come in, and we are so thankful for them. 

We're also seeing a renewed thirst for spiritual things in this younger generation. For all of the news of the mass exodus from the country at large being associated with any specific religion. (non affiliated is the fastest growing cohort in the US), among gen z we're actually seeing a real thirst for spiritual things. The paths that they seek out for "spiritual things" definitely are not all good, there's renewed interest in the occult and other dangerous spiritual routes they pursue, and Denton is definitely no stranger to that, but there is also a base hunger there that translates really well when they encounter Jesus. 

Prayer requests

  • With fast growth comes stretching. We're definitely experiencing that. Our ministry model is based on 1-1 relationships and discipleship that is personal and deep. The bigger you get, the more manpower you need to do this model effectively. Pray that God will raise up leaders within our midst, both pastors and student leaders, who are able to stay with the growth rate so we don't lose this essential aspect of our mission. 
  • Nicole and I are getting ready to welcome baby number 2. This is very exciting! Nicole unfortunately has been experiencing increasingly difficult symptoms with her pregnancy that are making this home stretch pretty painful. She's currently using crutches to get around as she's been experiencing so much back and hip pain from the pregnancy. Please pray for relief for her and that we will be able to keep up with everything we need to. 



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