Global Youth Ministry Network - Asia

Here are some things we would like to say “Thank You” for:

Before leaving college we were given a mock interview to prepare us for job applications. I remember being asked what my dream job would be and I remember saying I wanted to be part of an international company that was on the cutting edge of its field.  I was probably hoping to land a job in engineering at that time although youth ministry was my passion. I never realized God would give me exactly what I stated–my dream job and focused on youth too! When I think about that I’m always amazed and thankful.

~Alvan

For our staff and volunteers: their unselfish and excellent accomlishments humble me.

For our national trainers (Philippines, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar). Their willingness to spend even their own resources and time inspire me.

~Ghie

“I am thankful for the GYMN volunteers. I met some of them during the tenth year anniversary of GYMN-Asia in Boracay last summer. When I transferred to Manila and became a volunteer also for GYMN, I did not only gain 2 or 3 friends but almost a dozen, all at once. They filled in the void of missing my friends and young people in Mindanao. Every month, we try to plan out some outings, ranging from watching movies to playing Dutch blitz. As GYMN volunteers, they aso helped in the production of Youth Connections and assisted in the special events. This November, my thank-you’s are for the volunteers- Rina, Nan, Abby, Jonjon, Windel, Jeff, Jessa and Shayne. Also for the staff- Riza, Grace and Bennette.”

~LM

Am so thankful to God that through GYMN I was equipped to lead Youth Ministry & for having the privilege of learning from others (youth ministers).

~Macky

I thank GYMN for giving me the opportunity to bring out the best in me.

I thank GYMN for the joy of serving God with the great servants of God.

~Bench

I LOVE Global Youth Ministry Network as they thought me HOW to do Ministry. I was able to use the things I’ve learned in my Youth Ministry, my Christian website (www.pinoychristian.net) and to my workplace in the field I am working in. I’m a kind of person who just does things without doing any planning, evaluation, process or whatsoever. And because of this attitude, I had a lot the experiences of loss and failures.

But just after my GYMN Level 1 training last February, I was totally changed! I learned HOW to handle events; how to be relational to my youths, how to train next-generation youth leaders that’ll take my place; how to evaluate my goals and more! The friendship, overnight hangouts and talks I have with the GYMN family really gave me a sense of belongingness, a feeling of love that never fails to make me wake up each morning, ready to fulfill the purpose God gave to me.

To all GYMN supporters and staffs, MARAMING MARAMING SALAMAT! ^_^ I’ll do my very best to support you. I love you all.

Always here to help,

~Jon

Now it’s your turn, what are you thankful for?