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As I transition into my new role with the Evangelical Covenant Church, first let me say what a deep honor it is to serve Christ and you. I am humbled by the opportunity, excited to serve, and watching in expectation as God continues to lead\u00a0our church. As this season of change moves forward, I not only want to acknowledge the amazing service of my predecessor and mentor Marti Burger,\u00a0but also\u00a0publically thank her for leading the way in Covenant youth ministry for over 14 years. What an example Marti has been of a faithful leader committed\u00a0to teenagers and their youth workers, as she has led the way following the Spirit’s lead in the Evangelical Covenant Church. I am honored to continue her mission.<\/p>\n

In this new season it is important for us to keep our eyes on what God is doing next in\u00a0Covenant\u00a0youth ministry. I believe in your calling to the local church and the community of teenagers you serve. I also believe strongly in the calling we each have as Covenant youth workers, encouraging each other in ministry, affirming one another’s gifts, challenging each to grow in the Spirit, and connecting with one another from our unique cultural background and context. What arich opportunity this truly is!<\/p>\n

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With this unique calling in mind,\u00a0I would like to ask you to join me\u00a0in some very important initiatives:<\/p>\n

Pray<\/em><\/strong>:<\/em>\u00a0Please do not take this as a token statement-but rather as a very serious opportunity. Please pray for me and pray for each other. I believe in the encouraging words of Ephesians 3 that God is “able to do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…” and it is in this ability of God that we pray for one another as Christ continues to get glory in the church; that God would sustain our journey in ministry; that we would follow after the dreams of the Spirit in the lives of the people around us; and that we would be faithful to our calling in the work and service to the Lord.<\/p>\n

Evaluate<\/em><\/strong>:<\/em>\u00a0Over the next 30 days, I would like to invite each of you to help me evaluate Covenant youth ministry’s reach into the local church. You will be receiving an invitation to take a short survey to help assess\u00a0our denominational resources, events, and programs as we strive to both continue the good work that has been done and grow in our effectiveness as a denominational youth ministry. Your voice in this evaluation matters.<\/p>\n

Connect<\/em><\/strong>:<\/em>\u00a0As in any transition, the way people stay connected can make all the difference. I would like to ask each of you to evaluate the space you provide in your ministry rhythm to connect with your Covenant\u00a0sisters and brothers. The beauty of our “family” is in our rich diversity and the shared wisdom coupled with experience we can give to one another. We have networks all across the denomination just waiting to be a resource to you. Each network has a Youth Ministry Facilitator who\u00a0would love to connect\u00a0with you. Those networks are listed here:http:\/\/blogs.covchurch.org\/ywupdate\/ymnldescription\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We\u00a0have found that ministry is simply better together, and I hope that you can find not only a warm welcome in these wonderful networks, but a place to be encouraged and supported in your calling.<\/p>\n

Finally, I want you to know that I am praying for you. I am excited and honored to serve you. And I am looking forward to linking arms with each of you as we enter this new season of Covenant youth ministry. May God bless you and may God bless the church.<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Tim Ciccone
\nYouth Ministry Leader
\nThe Evangelical Covenant Church<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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