Church On The Rock Midwest Movement || Speak

“Wow this place is huge and scary…What am I doing here?” That was my first thought coming to the Midwest Movement. I grew up on the White Mountain Apache Reservation in Arizona. I grew up in church all my life and I was part of the youth group and a worship leader. But I didn’t have a strong foundation in God and I had a low self esteem; I wanted to change to become stronger. This year has been one of the most challenging years for me, but I needed this challenge in order to change who I use to be. I was placed in the children’s ministry and in nursery. Both programs were something I didn’t want to do. But I began to grow in being confident in myself and being able to speak on stage to youth and even to kids downstairs. Overall after my first year here, I am glad that I stepped out of my comfort zone and started to become what God wants me to be.

What would happen if I gave nine months of my life to God? That was the question I pondered while I was straddling the fence on whether to do this program or not. What could God truly do in my life? This year I have not only found God in new ways but I have also found myself. A foundation has been built inside me. A foundation that is stable, balanced, and full of integrity. I have truly opened my up my heart to God and He continues to lead me and guide me. This program has helped me find those hidden desires and gifts God placed inside of my heart. And not just find them; but to put those gifts into practice. I have learned that nothing should be taken for granted because one day it could be gone.

Since coming here to Church On The Rock in August 2008, I have grown the most in my way of thinking. I didn’t know it then, but before I got here I was very small-minded. I limited myself and my potential by what I believed to be impossible. It has been a long process of transformation, but I have been exposed to so much encouragement, and my way of thinking has expanded. I have learned that I truly can expect blessings from God. If I exercise my faith and truly believe that God will take care of me, I will not lack anything I need. If I give, God will give back to me. I am blessed to be a blessing, and with God nothing is impossible!

Along with the confidence that began to rise, God also began to work on the leader within. The program did such an incredible job of preparing and equipping me to become an influencer to the influencers. The pastors, the leadership, the environment all played such a vital role in pulling out the greatness that lay buried inside of me. This program will forever change your life, and is worth laying it all down, for a cause that is greater than you. To have your world revolutionized, as you are used by God, to help bring healing and hope to a lost and dying world.