We’re not gonna wait till we’re graduated and trying to make ends-meet before we step up to the plate: We’re doing it now while we have plenty of time and our knees still work. Whether that’s serving our church, starting a kids club in our neighborhood, writing a book, starting a non-profit, or simply taking our little brother out for ice-cream–we’re ready to step into the opportunities God has laid right in front of us. We believe God has given us the gifts, talents, time, and energy to enter the fray of world-changers and start bringing God’s kingdom to earth “as it is in heaven.” When culture tells us we don’t have anything to offer until we’ve drained our teen years wasting our “meaningless” time on ourselves, we beg to differ. We are a teenage rebellion against low-expectations. Here’s the deal, though: It’s not just a fantasy we’re imagining, it’s already happening. Imagine if teens woke up in the morning energized and ready to get out of bed because they knew they had a purpose and were needed in the world. Let’s make it personal: Imagine what your community would look like if the young people knew they had a place and something to offer the world around them? Imagine a world where teenagers spent their time transforming their communities. What if we told you that teenagers can make a difference in transforming the world? What if we told you, teenager, that your community needed you to step up and wield your God give talents and gifts?
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