TEXAS STATE COORDINATOR
National Network of Youth Ministries

I am privileged to be the co-founder of See You at the Pole. When I served at Crestmont Baptist Church in Burleson, Texas, our ninth-grade group was the inspiration for the event. It is amazing to see how God has used and multiplied SYATP through the years. I am grateful to the National Network of Youth Ministries for their continued support of it. I love empowering students and those who influence students. 2 Timothy 2:2 is my goal.

Ministry can be a lonely place, and those who work with students need prayer, friendship, encouragement, and support from others. Networking with those who influence students will maximize Kingdom impact as ministries in Texas work together to love, strategize with, strengthen, resource, support, and encourage one another. We are truly better together.

In very practical terms, the harvest in Texas continues to expand as the population grows and a great diversity of people arrives. Possibly up to 75% of student ministries in Texas do not have a strategy for their community. Many are in small churches led by part-time youth pastors or volunteers who need support, resources, and coaching.

In response and with Lord’s guidance, we will help local youth ministry networks develop intentional, biblically-based strategies to reach this expanding ministry field together.