March 1, 2000
World Changers getting bigger
___ALPHARETTA, Ga.--An estimated 15,000 students will find themselves on roofs, ladders and a spiritual high this summer as participants in World Changers, a volunteer student ministry of the North American Mission Board. With a total of 74 projects nationally and internationally, World Changers organizers are preparing themselves for the biggest summer to date.
___In 10 years, World Changers already has put more than 65,000 junior high and high school students "on mission" in various communities. The second decade of ministry looks even more promising, with registration reflecting more than 1,000 percent growth since World Changers' beginnings in 1990.
___The latest registration figures, well above 12,000, put the Southern Baptist Convention ministry far ahead of numbers a year ago. In addition to participants' interest, 58 cities in North America and six international mission fields are opening their doors to World Changers.
___ "God is at work among students," said Jim Burton, director of volunteer mobilization at NAMB. "World Changers proves what can happen when students are affirmed, equipped and empowered to serve in Christ's name."
___World Changers gives Christian youth a pre-packaged missions opportunity where they both learn and do. During the day, youth work on "crews" doing light construction or volunteer work in low-income areas selected by World Changers and government agencies. Evenings provide a combination of worship and team-building.
___This summer, World Changers projects will run from June 10 until Aug. 5. Coordinators and agency representatives from Texas, who will work at various project sites in the United States, include Scott Stevens of Brownwood, David Weir of Dallas, David Scott of Pasadena, Troy Sikes of Brenham, Pamela Culbertson of Dallas, David Ummel of Longview, Milton Schmidt of Irving, Mark Weible of La Marque, Jack Kilpatrick of Dallas, Allen Rutledge of Galveston, Wayne McClure of Early and Eddie Rose of Mesquite.
___Texas projects are scheduled for Galveston June 10-17 and Dallas July 1-8. World Changers registration is open until May 1.
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