IFES World Assembly

Tamie and I continue to pray, think and plan for our future years. We want to work with IFES in running university ministry. We are passionate about young people, discipleship and church leadership and we see university ministry as extremely strategic:

• At university, young people are solidifying their worldviews, making decisions about life direction and setting habits for their lives. It is a vital time to (1) encourage those who know God and challenge them to live their lives for God and (2) communicate Jesus' life-giving message to those who don't know God.
  
• Universities are the intellectual hubs of the nations. It is from universities that God will bring many leaders and thinkers for his church. In many nations where the gospel is spreading rapidly, the church seriously lacks established followers of Jesus and trained leaders. University ministries provide vital support in these situations.
  

Recently AFES head staff travelled to the IFES world assembly. Following on from the incredible stories of Shining Like Stars, it has been exciting to read Howard Spencer's account of the world assembly!