It is with great pleasure that Youth for Christ USA announces that Todd Rodeffer, a 13 year veteran staff person from Western IL Youth for Christ was presented with The Five Essentials Award at their Great Lakes Staff Conference on August 14, 2012.
The honor is Youth for Christ USA’s most prestigious award, recognizing one local staff person within the region whose ministry site reflects all the five essentials YFC has identified that contribute to creating a ministry that is both fruitful and sustainable.
Todd’s ministry in Bushnell is the staging ground through which he has launched mission-driven relationships with young people. The “Essentials” that we have seen Todd apply in his outreach are:
Widespread Prayer:
He deliberately engages lots of Christians to intercede on behalf of the ministry site.
Loving Relationships:
He and his team consistently pursue lost kids & engage them in life-long relationships with Jesus.
Faithful Bible Teaching:
He accurately handles Biblical truth, regularly coaching kids to apply it in their lives.
Collaborative Community Strategy:
He intentionally works together with local churches, agencies and other partners to provide sustainable youth and family ministry.
Adults Who Empower:
He strategically develops leaders to reach young people from every people group.
YFC/USA is pleased to have Todd Rodeffer as our Great Lakes YFC Region Five Essential Award recipient for 2012.
