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Anyone Can Cook is the title of the book which changes the life of Remy, a rat turned chef in Disney’s Ratatouille. The premise of the movie is that one shouldn’t be judged by their stature (or species) but that you can truly accomplish amazing results with passion, a little training, some individual coaching and a willingness to take risks. (Hey, I’m the father of two little girls! I’ll take inspiration where I can get it!)

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” – Isaiah 6:8”

As I think about the approximately 1700 YFC ministry sites operating across the country every week… the locations where lost young people are being engaged with the gospel, I am inspired by the stories of those who said “Here am I” to Jesus and are actively living out the Great Commission.

• I think of Deemus, a retired pastor in NC who is voluntarily leading a group of 20 others into four schools and is preparing for a county wide rally this month expecting some 1500 kids!
• I think of Renee, a young mother herself, leading a Teen Parents Ministry in TX reaching girls as young as 14 who are pregnant or navigating motherhood.
• I think of Randy, who on permanent disability and unable to work full time in MO and establishling a Juvenile Justice Ministry reaching young people who find themselves in the court system.

I am also humbled to think about the thousands upon thousands of places we are not and am propelled by the mission of reaching every young person with the message of salvation in Jesus Christ.

I have written to you a few times about my new role of leading YFC/USA into a Ministry Expansion Initiative. A major component to this will be our ability to increase the number of YFC ministry sites without multiplying our budgets. To do this we will need to multiply our part-time and volunteer leaders and church partners within the movement; feeding their passion with excellent training, resources and coaching.

During the next three years we will be strategically looking to start 400 new ministry sites throughout the country. As a sign of affirmation toward our plan, we have received a grant which will help us develop the needed materials, technology and training systems to accomplish this objective. Praise be to God! Please join us as we move toward empowering the “Remy” in each of those who say “Send me!”

I hope you enjoy this embedded video from Miami YFC.  Please click the video and allow it time to stream ahead before playing… you will enjoy it better without interruption.

Miami Youth For Christ from Oscar G Torres on Vimeo.

Whatever part you play in the work of serving the mission of God, Thank you!  Your time, prayers and gifts are all indications of you saying to Jesus, “Here am I… Send Me!