Parent

Every once in a while someone asks me, "How do your kids know so much about the Bible?" or "What curriculum did you use to teach your kids so much?"  These questions always make me smile. The answer they receive is, I am sure, not what is expected.  There is a story behind my family's journey together through God's Word.  It is not one of planned out curriculum or a check list of family devotion nights.  In fact, the thought of planning and implementing some sort of Bible curriculum while raising five small children would have surely put me over the edge!  Our family's routine of reading the Bible together began simply as part of my story, one of a mom who discovered something new and amazing about God. 

We have added new dates and venues to our itinerary!

Come and hear Reign Ministries staff and students speak about our 2010 summer mission trips to Africa (Sierra Leone), China, Costa Rica, India, Ireland, Nepal, Romania & Ukraine, and Western Europe (EuroQuest.

You can view the cities, venues, dates & times, and choose an event near you.  Click the map link and get directions directly to the venue.  Come and join us if you have questions, desire to meet the staff of Reign Ministries, or are an alumnus and want to lend your energy.

Royal Servants was a wonderful experience. I still keep in touch with several people from the trip.

by Karen Williams

PARENTS ENCOURAGE YOUR KIDS TO CONSIDER ROYAL SERVANTS!

My story is the story of a parent releasing her children to go with Royal Servants. Many years ago I met Greg Speck.(90'S) Greg did signifcant youth ministry with our youth group in Modesto. At that time I did not have children but always thought I would want my children to go on a Reign Ministries trip. Our family has a heart for missions and many friendships around the globe. Well, 16 years later it came time to consider a trip for our daughters. I admit to fear and insecurities. I live in California, and did not know anyone who was currently sending their students. (we had moved from Modesto) After much prayer we (kids & parents) stepped out in faith and raised the support needed for our daughters to go on Ireland 07, and Scotland 07 (w/Greg Speck). It was a tremendous trip! My daughters learned so much. It was a significant time of discipleship...

Short-term mission trips are on the rise. It is estimated that every year nearly two million Americans go on short-term mission trips, both with churches and other organizations.  Also on the rise are the concerns as to just how effective these short-term trips are.  It is no secret that short-term trips require a tremendous amount of resources to happen.  The costs are high and the global benefits often seem minimal at best.  These trips are often viewed as a burden to the local missionaries and residents alike.  Short-term missionaries are often seen as tourists with a self-serving agenda, are culturally insensitive, and have little or no expertise in what they are trying to accomplish.  Unfortunately, all too often these accusations are entirely true.

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I'm always reading and developing my skills as a person.  I found this and thought the ideas were very important for how we work with students.  It's easy to forget the lifelong impact we have on students lives.  Positive or negative, we are accountable for our words and actions as we serve.  The author of this is Jeff Myer.  He writes a blog for Christian leadership committed to discipling, www.passingthebaton.org.

I went to Scotland for both my years in 95' and 96'. And the memories I have are still very vivid. The impact that Royal Servants made in my life is major. I can still recite the 4 spiritual laws by heart and many of the verses I memorized while there. It's been a long time and the foundations you helped me build are still strong.

The Updated Mission Trip Schedule is now availble! You can start booking your domestic travel plans!

We will also likely minister in a detention center for teenagers who are in trouble with the law.  Because of the ministry and reputation of Youth for Christ, we will have complete freedom to present the Gospel in all of these locations.  It was amazing to visit each of them while we were there for the week and to see how open the youth are to develop friendships and hear about Christ.