President's Summit 2022

President's Summit 2022

President’s Summit Spring 2022

I W I L L P R A I S E Y O U , O L O R D , W I T H M Y WH O L E H E A R T ; I W I L L T E L L O F A L L Y O U R M A R V E L O U S WO R K S . P S A L M 9 : 1

H OW WO U L D O U R L I V E S C H A N G E I F W E T R U LY U N D E R S T O O D E V E RY T H I N G W E H AV E B E L O N G S T O G O D ?

WO U L D M Y D A I LY D E C I S I O N S C H A N G E I F I C OM P L E T E LY U N D E R S T O O D T H AT O N E D AY I W I L L G I V E A N A C C O U N T O F WH AT I H AV E D O N E W I T H T H E R E S O U R C E S G O D H A S E N T R U S T E D T O M E ?

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Making a Difference for Eternity...

Events in recent years have highlighted the reality that young people are looking for truth. Word of Life has been used of God to enthusiastically share the Gospel... we boldly and unashamedly proclaim that Jesus is the answer! As you prayerfully consider where to invest the resources God has entrusted to you, we believe there is no better investment than in the lives of today’s youth. You can make a difference in reaching this generation with the Gospel and seeing life change occur through its transforming power! Jesus said, “Whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.” Matthew 10:42

Will you pray with us and ask God how He would have you impact the Lord’s work through Word of Life?

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The Gospel is the Catalyst for Life Change...

As we move into 2022, more than ever we are focused on impacting the lives of young people whose future will be forever changed. We believe in the power of the Gospel, and we know that Life Change occurs when we come into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and allow the transforming power of His Word to change lives! We know when youth hear about the love of Jesus and the truth of the Gospel, the result is Life Change ! We believe you care about young people and we do, too... together we can make an eternal difference!

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Evangelism Impact / Total Goal: $510,000

Scholarships for Camp At Word of Life Camps, biblical truth is presented in an environment where young people can focus on God’s love. As the Holy Spirit speaks to the hearts of campers, thousands of young people around the world begin a personal relationship or deepen their walk with the Lord. Every year there are many familieswho cannot afford the cost of camp. Camp scholarships and strategic discounts allow young people to attend who would never have the opportunity without the help of friends like you. Story of Life Change... My favorite part about camp was the worship rallies. I made a decision to rededicate my life to Christ and to stop following the worldly temptations and trends. – Savannah At the campfire, I understood I was lost in sin... Even though I already thought I had given my heart to Christ... I stood up. – Wendy It was so mind blowing to learn more about God’s kindness. I tied a ribbon to the cross to sacrifice something that was holding me back from God. – Ann

I was a needy camper, and someone paid for me to attend a camp where I made my salvation decision. I believe one of the most strategic investments you can make is helping kids attend camp. Harry Bollback

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Discipleship Impact / Total Goal: $570,000

Scholarships for the Bible Institutes Students discover the will of God for their lives by being immersed in the Word of God. We are committed to the intentional process of teaching and influencing others to become more like Jesus Christ. As students learn and apply these truths in their daily walk with the Lord and through ministry, they are equipped to meet the challenges of life and make a difference wherever God places them. Today, more than 90% of the students attending Word of Life Bible Institute need some financial assistance... the primary reason students are unable to attend is related to the financial commitment. Often, scholarships and discounts of $1,000 - $4,000 make the difference. While the cost of education is often less for many students attending the Bible Institute on our international campuses, the financial struggles are an even greater challenge. Scholarships of $1,000 are incredibly helpful and make a Christ-centered biblical education a reality for these young people. I was saved in 11th grade. Soon after a pastor asked me, “What are you going to do for the rest of your life?”, I wasn’t sure. He told me about Word of Life Bible Institute. Immediately I knew it was the place for me. I needed to change; I needed to grow, and Word of Life Bible Institute was the place to do it. I am grateful to have received a scholarship that provided me this opportunity. I just wish my time here wouldn’t end because the people are so amazing. – Noah I am incredibly grateful for the influence Word of Life Bible Institute and the people at Word of Life had on my relationship with God. I work in a corporate environment and regularly have Gospel conversations with colleagues. I feel 100% that God has me at my work for a reason. – Nate

Most colleges teach students how to make a living. At Word of Life Bible Institute students learn how to live. Jack Wyrtzen

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Resource Development / Total Goal: $120,000

Discipleship Project – Restricted Access Areas God has opened the door for Word of Life to reach into restricted access areas of the world with resources that are desperately needed to help young people hear the Gospel and to grow in their walk with the Lord. Help is needed to continue the development, translation and production of these resources as well as for training of youth leaders. These are new opportunities that have incredible potential to reach into some of the world’s most unreached people groups, many of whom have never heard that God loves them and sent His Son so they can experience Life Change . We believe now is the time to impact these students with the only message that truly changes lives!

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President’s Summit Goal: $1,200,000

We know that all of our resources belong to God. We are stewards of what He has graciously placed in our hands. As you consider what God has entrusted to you, would you prayerfully consider what your role is in helping Word of Life touch young people with the one message that changes lives for eternity. Our worldwide team is enthusiastically focused on reaching this generation with the Gospel!

Will you join us?

So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.

2 Corinthians 9:7-8

Thank you for your friendship and investment of time to allow us to share some of what God is doing through Word of Life!

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