Before MC, I had no experience with children. To be honest, the very thought of working with them sent chills down my neck. Because we are rotated periodically through  out the different ministries, Kidz Rock turned out to be first on my list. I was beyond fearful, and the first words that came to my head were, “Ministry equals flexibility”. I remember the first night I was in the kids service. The children’s Pastor approached me as well as another student and asked us if we could sing. We both answered, “Yes”...and the stretching began. She said to us, “Good! You are the new worship leaders! Not only was I intimidated to get in front of the children half my size but I had by no means ever gotten in front of an audience and sang! With the mic in my hand, I just focused in on God. When I looked out towards the kids, with amazement, I saw big children for Jesus praising God. From that point on, I had a burning passion and excitement to lead those kids into God’s presence. I developed a desire to see the little fifth and sixth graders to yield their life and heart to God before the world could get a hold on them. I was nolonger scared of them but instead became a friend and role model to them. I now realize that I am constantly watched, and my job is to be a big leader to those little kids and walk the love walk.

Deanne Galvin
MC Graduate
Wentzville, MO

Matt’s formulas (teachings) have helped me get rid of the wrong relationships, have increased my prayer life, and have improved my relationship with God and put my focus in the right place. When Matt talked about people skills, it made me more careful with what I say and when I say it. A lot of times I would speak at the wrong time. I learned to think before I speak and just be an encouragement to the people around.

Stefanie Barrios
MC Graduate
Guatemala

After asking God to use me in a new and bigger way, Chris (youth pastor), came up to me and asked me if I would be willing to be the leader of a Grub Club. That meant that I would have to be at church and hour earlier, but I knew it was the answer to my prayer. As soon as I found out who my student leaders were, I knew we would have an amazing Grub Club, reaching tons of teenagers for Christ. In the past few months, I have watched my student leaders and the attendance numbers grow so much that it has become the highlight of my week.

Jeremy Tillman
MC Graduate
O'Fallon, MO