Comments on: Fun Times at First Jax http://alvinreid.com/archives/378 equipping leaders in the coming generation to change the world Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:56:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Alvin Reid http://alvinreid.com/archives/378/comment-page-1#comment-8776 Alvin Reid Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:21:40 +0000 http://alvinreid.com/archives/378#comment-8776 Thanks much. Donna, I am a hugger by nature :-). Besides you work with Jim Smyrl so I figured you needed it haha. Just kidding on that. I am SO excited about camp next year! Thanks much. Donna, I am a hugger by nature :-) . Besides you work with Jim Smyrl so I figured you needed it haha. Just kidding on that. I am SO excited about camp next year!

]]> By: John Johnson http://alvinreid.com/archives/378/comment-page-1#comment-8623 John Johnson Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:56:36 +0000 http://alvinreid.com/archives/378#comment-8623 Dr. Reid, We are in Gainesville, Florida and working on developing our college and youth ministry. We are located next to the counties largest High School and less than five miles from over 60,000 college students. When I arrived we had 2 or 3 college students and about 12 youth. The church was doing everything you just described that we should not do. It has been a slow turn around, but we are merging onto the freeway! The church has truly started to embrace the idea of reaching this huge mission field. Many are having to relearn how to communicate faith and church. Appreciate the books and have heard you speak at a couple of conferences. I am an SEBTS grad, 1995. Blessings on your ministry! John Johnson www.nwbc-gnv.org www.pluslife.wordpress.com Dr. Reid,
We are in Gainesville, Florida and working on developing our college and youth ministry. We are located next to the counties largest High School and less than five miles from over 60,000 college students. When I arrived we had 2 or 3 college students and about 12 youth. The church was doing everything you just described that we should not do. It has been a slow turn around, but we are merging onto the freeway! The church has truly started to embrace the idea of reaching this huge mission field. Many are having to relearn how to communicate faith and church.

Appreciate the books and have heard you speak at a couple of conferences. I am an SEBTS grad, 1995. Blessings on your ministry!

John Johnson
http://www.nwbc-gnv.org
http://www.pluslife.wordpress.com

]]> By: Donna Merrell http://alvinreid.com/archives/378/comment-page-1#comment-8480 Donna Merrell Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:18:45 +0000 http://alvinreid.com/archives/378#comment-8480 Dr. Reid: It was a joy to work with you. As I was reading your book I knew your visit was one we needed and I was so excited. Upon meeting you Sunday morning your action of reaching out to hug me surprised me for most in the ministry do not, and I do try and respect their position and reframe for I am someone who loves to hug my friends and you made me feel like a freind I had known all my life. Your heart spoke so loudly to me and the simple statement we've lost the wonder of Jesus rang in my ears. This has become my prayer for myself and for my family for yes, I am one of those parents who sat there saying I wish I had heard this 15 years ago. Both my children are not walking with the Lord but even if I die before they return to Him they know that they are daily in my prayers. Thank you for being so real and for sharing such truths in a dark world that so needs Jesus. God bless you and your sweet family, your ministry and your daily work for you are touching lives across the world. Dr. Reid:
It was a joy to work with you. As I was reading your book I knew your visit was one we needed and I was so excited. Upon meeting you Sunday morning your action of reaching out to hug me surprised me for most in the ministry do not, and I do try and respect their position and reframe for I am someone who loves to hug my friends and you made me feel like a freind I had known all my life. Your heart spoke so loudly to me and the simple statement we’ve lost the wonder of Jesus rang in my ears. This has become my prayer for myself and for my family for yes, I am one of those parents who sat there saying I wish I had heard this 15 years ago. Both my children are not walking with the Lord but even if I die before they return to Him they know that they are daily in my prayers. Thank you for being so real and for sharing such truths in a dark world that so needs Jesus. God bless you and your sweet family, your ministry and your daily work for you are touching lives across the world.

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