I'll tell you why I think 412 Student Ministries is such an awesome outreach. It isn't because of the high-tech sound or flashy media shout (hehe) or the amazing worship team. It isn't because we're getting a new garage or we go to PKI a lot. It isn't because we go to lots of camps and conferences, and it's not because we have a lot of small groups. It's because 412 Student Ministries is overflowing with students and adults alike who are so passionate, so energetic, so aflame for God. Our youth leader is such an inspiration as he runs after God in everything, and the sponsors show Jesus through their lives. The students are bold and blatant with their faith, and they are willing to lead other students forward in their Walk.

What made me think of this is my sister in Christ, whom I'll call "Jess" for now. Jess came to us and said, "Let's start praying before lunch at school." So we said Okay. None of us had thought of that before. It was also really awesome to see how eager she was, and you have to be bold to even propose something like that in school - especially if you know what the school is like. It is a spiritual battle-ground. I don't know if I would ever had thought of that, much more put it forward in reality. So we did it, and it was amazing. We had maybe five people then. Now, a couple days later, we've grown to about fifteen people who will actually pray with us, and the number grows each day. We're doing something at Springboro High School that hasn't been done before, as far as we can tell.

To all those who are bold enough to stand and pray during lunch, in front of all those people, you are an inspiration not only to me, but also to the silent Jesus-followers who see us when we pray. And to Jess - you are so passionate, so open about God, you challenge me every day when I think of how you just run with God no matter what. And thanks to the youth leader who encourages us every day - you're heart is good, and we love you.