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First and foremost, thank you. 

You have supported me through prayer, encouraged me in words, and financially made this trip possible, and I am deeply grateful. That which has been awakened in me over the past year has broken me into action, spurred by a passion to be about the things that God’s heart breaks for and to give my life for it. I am so thankful to have had this opportunity, and couldn’t have gone without you.

Over the last 329 days, I’ve seen miracles, healings, and the supernatural, things that the book of Acts is all about. I’ve seen 26 other young radicals awaken from their slumber into a realization of who they are, and who they are NOT. I’ve seen God manifest Himself in ways that are virtually not comprehendible by my mind, but that my spirit simply cannot deny.

Over the last 329 days, I’ve also seen injustices that should rightfully make any follower of Christ ill. I’ve seen and sensed the demonic presences in spiritual atmospheres all over the globe. I’ve seen problems that can easily be solved by just a little personal involvement, as well as problems that will take more energy and time, both of which desperately require the Church.

I’ve only scratched the surface. And I want you to know that your gracious investments in me are not returning void: God is calling me out. Again. And I’ve told Him yes.

Here is the bottom line: there is a lot of work to be done in the world for the Kingdom of God, and I want to go get my hands dirty. Someone has to go to the nations. And the reality is, in order to do the Kingdom work, we need resources. Not everyone is in a place where they themselves can/should physically go– God may not be asking you to leave the mission field of America to go into a foreign one. You may support missions whole-heartedly, but not be in a season of life where you can/should physically go. I believe that this why we need the Body of Christ to function as a whole: for the nose to be a nose, the eyes to do their part, and the feet to operate at full capacity. Some are called to Thailand, and some are called to send them. Both are equally important.

So I’d like to ask you to consider joining me in my next step. Prayerfully, would you ask God if He would have you support this movement, and support me in being a part of making it happen?

Here is the vision:

Locally/
Nationally: In early January, I’ll move to be based out of Port Huron, Michigan to be a part of a team involved in making The World Race a viral movement under the authority of Michael Hindes. I strongly believe in The World Race as a vehicle to drive this generation from their apathetic and complacent slumber. (Please read this blog for the vision: Taking Me Out to Bring Me In )  God has strategically brought together a team who have gifts all across the board: in strategy, vision, writing, video production, speaking, marketing, designing, as well as the prophetic, exhortation, worship, pastoral, and teaching. Together, we will be working to:
1)    Expand The World Race (recruitment, awareness; universities, etc venues; marketing)
2)    Create an alumni base and a stronger re-entry process for Racers who come off of this year-long journey and are seeking to do what comes next, whether that be empowering them in their communities or abroad.
3)    Raise awareness on a national level about issues like human trafficking and the AIDS epidemic in Swaziland. Personally, I’ll do it through every method God has given me: video, music, and experiential curriculum writing (similar to my Stations program, for those of you who are familiar with it)

Internationally:
1)    Film the stories that people need to see (like Michael Angelo’s story – sold at three into the sex trade).
2)    Develop new contacts worldwide
3)    Lead small teams (supporters, churches, specific interest) for short term periods into places like Thailand, Malawi, and Swaziland
4)    Be involved in the discipleship processes of the current on-field Racers (going to debriefs to teach, impart, encourage, and worship)
5)    Human trafficking: This issue is HUGE, and widely unknown. It has been kept in darkness for far too long, but we intend to shed light onto the issue, first by bringing awareness. The sex trade is happening not just in obscure, foreign countries, but also on American soil. I go to sleep thinking about this issue, and wake up thinking about this issue, and we’re gong to need to tap into every resource that we can to work to STOP IT.

One of the many things God has taught me this year is that I can’t do any of these things by myself… and I need your help. My goal is to raise the funds for travel to take teams to work on the streets and in the bars, to storm the gates of hell’s human trafficking ploy, to go film the stories from around the world that need to be told in order to raise awareness and money (i.e.- AIDs orphans, human trafficking, social injustice), and to help breathe life and depth into the American generation by further developing The World Race.

Our goal is to send 500 people on the Race in 2010 and 1,000 in 2011.
Our goal is to do everything in our power to do something about human trafficking, through raising awareness and raising a ruckus all over the country and the world.
Our goal is to GO, and to make disciples (not converts) of all nations.

To do that, and to do it with quality, I’ve got to give my part my full attention, and therefore need to be freed up to do the work.

Will you consider being a part of this by financially and prayerfully supporting me in 2009? My goal is to raise $20,000, which will cover the costs of travel, living, and team expenses. You’ll be continuously aware about all our progress via blogs, emails, videos, and hopefully visitations. I hope you can view this as an opportunity to join forces together to bring Kingdom to the nations, including America, on earth as it is in heaven. What we sow, we will reap.

Click on Support Me or send me an email to: [email protected] . Maybe you prefer a one-time donation before the end of the tax year, or to give on a monthly basis. Either way, your support is tax-deductible.

Thank you for reading and taking the time to consider supporting me, and ultimately working together as a team for the Kingdom.
 
His,
   kim
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