What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Devastated and Ruined”?  Prior to the Gate 2011 in Dayton, Ohio there were several different things that came to my mind.  Now though, all I can see is over 300 youth and adults passionately pursuing a deeper and more tangible relationship with God.  We were truly Devastated by God’s Love and Ruined for the Ordinary as we journeyed together to discover when we commit ourselves to becoming followers of Jesus Christ that the way we see the world and the way we see each other must change.  

A highlight for me was the mission and outreach time on Friday afternoon where 300 young people were sent out into the city of Dayton with an extraordinary love in their hearts.  It is our prayer that in any city that we are in that we are not solely there to experience a youth conference and rekindle the fire of God inside of us; but more importantly to leave an eternal impact on the people and places that we pass by.

God has a plan for everyone’s life, but there is something about a young person living out the calling of Christ in a manner that is reflective of the Kingdom of God that is both encouraging and challenging.  God is using Aldersgate Renewal Ministries to create a time and a place for teenagers to gather and experience the depth and truth of God in a way that is going to have a lasting impact people’s lives today and more importantly on the renewal of the Church.

Do you want to see revival?  Do you want your church renewed?  Put the Word of God in the hands of a teenager; encourage them, disciple them, cover them with prayer and watch God move.

See you in Charleston, WV
July 11th – 15th 2012.