Hard to believe that Christmas is tomorrow. Even more difficult to realize that we are about to close another chapter in the book of our lives. What a “chapter” this has been. I am absolutely amazed that God continues to, as Colossians 4:3 says, “…open a door for our message so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ.”
As we approach the end of another year of ministry, I once again am humbled and amazed at all God has done in 2009 through Jeffrey Dean Ministries. At churches, camps, conferences, and schools throughout our nation, we have watched God transform the lives of thousands. This year we:
- Witnessed 5,000+ teens and adults surrender their lives to Jesus!
- Partnered with 48+ local and national ministries that hosted a Jeffrey Dean event.
- Conducted over 40 radio and web interviews nationally discussing our outreach to teens and their families.
- Entered into year two of a thirty-month Consultation Partnership with Wise Choices Pregnancy Center in Decatur, TX as a consultant for their outreach.
- Appeared on the Daystar network and on CBN’s Living The Life program.
- Released my latest book, The Fight Of Your Life in February.
- Created a Youtube page offering follow-up and ongoing discipleship.
We are now partnering with The Dawson McAllister Association (to learn more about Dawson’s ministry, visit www.dmlive.com) offering teens help and hope through The Hope Line. The Hope Line is for anyone ages 18-25 and can be accessed seven days a week. Teens and young adults can call our dedicated line, 877.254.REAL (7325), and receive support from one of the many trained counselors throughout the five national call centers utilizing telephone, one-on-one chat, and text messaging. If you need to speak with someone about anything going on in your life, why not call The Hope Line right now?
This year I’ve also given away countless copies of my books that many of you have requested. It thrills me to be able to help a teen in need, and to later hear how these books impact lives. One teen recently contacted me on Facebook to say, “I think that your book “this is me” is amazing!!! There were things you wrote that I have never even thought about. This book made me dig deeper & think about any situation/roadblocks in my life. Your book has really made an impact on my life and I thank you for writing it.”
2009 has been a life-changing year for many, many of you. I am privileged to have met so many of you this year and to have had a small part in watching what God did (and will continue to do if you allow Him) in your life. I pray for you each week and I know God has greatness in store for you! Like me, I hope you are eagerly awaiting to see what God has for us all in the next chapter.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
