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Ministry Update

The vision of radically impacting the number of students and young adults leaving the church and faith has not only continued in early 2015, it has steadily gained momentum.  Growth has occurred in all three areas (Equipping, Developing, Connecting) where we strive to make impact.  In addition to the ongoing mentoring of leaders, church consulting,  and curriculum development projects, we also are partnered with Youth for Christ USA in their Houston plant work as well as working on several other collaborations with other ministries.

Numerous new projects are in the early phases as well.  In the next few weeks, we will be launching a new website featuring a weekly blog for ministry leaders, parents, and students.  Youth for Christ San Antonio has approached us to lead them through a strategic planning process, and we are in discussion with Youth for Christ USA about an ongoing nationwide partnership.  Our innovative connecting web technology will (hopefully) be ready for beta testing by this fall and the various curriculum developed over the past three years are ready to be edited, packaged, and published.  We will also be involved with multiple family camps, retreats, and mission weeks between now and the end of summer.

With all of these opportunities come greater challenges as well.  As we look to add paid staff and to meet the opportunities in front of us, please pray not only for Intentional Ministries but also for younger generations to build lasting relationships with Christ.  I also pray you will consider joining our team of supporting donors (see below for more details).  Finally, if we can be of any service to you or the ministries you are connected with, or if your group needs a retreat/camp speaker, please drop me an email; would love to hear from you.

 In His Grip,                                                                                                                   Josh Arrington

 
 
 

New Volunteer Staff Join Our Team!!

 
 

Director of Donor Development

Eve Woods joined our team in February in a volunteer leadership role.  She has used her MBA for several years in leadership and project management in the health care industry.  Her primary role is to build structure and strategy for better fund development and communication with donors.  Eve will also handle grant applications for the ministry.  See email below to contact Eve.

 
 

Director of Connecting

Adam Leja has a background in both youth ministry and radio, television, and film.  He currently serves as a business consultant for a radio conglomerate based here in San Antonio.  Adam is focussed on completing and launching our new connecting web technology.  He will also lead the marketing and management of the completed site.  See email below to contact Adam.

 
 

Director of Developing

Dureen Siebersma's education and background are in communications and writing.  She has served on church staffs as a writing team contributor, a Creative Coordinator, and the Worship/Theatre Arts Coordinator.  Dureen will focus on editing, packaging, and publishing all written and video productions.  She will also lead all outside communications. See email below to contact Dureen.

 
 

Support Our Growth

The growth of Intentional Ministries in recent months has been extremely exciting, but with greater opportunity comes new challenges and needs.  In order to meet the opportunities presently in front of us, we have a remaining need in 2015 of $87,000.  This amount will allow us to add paid staff, as well as covering our estimated operational and administrative costs for the year.  Any additional funds will be applied to the development and testing of our web technology that connects graduating high school seniors with churches and ministries where they will be attending college.. Please consider making a generous gift to Intentional Ministries and/or becoming a monthly ministry supporter.  You may make a gift online or by mail at the address below.

 
 
 

Contact Us 

Josh Arrington - President/CEO                                     josh@intentionalministries.net 

Eve Woods - Director of Donor Development               eve@intentionalministries.net

Adam Leja - Director of Connecting                               adam@intentionalministries.net

Dureen Siebersma - Director of Developing                 dureen@intentionalministries.net