MERRY CHRISTMAS!
This is a proposal….but no, I am
not engaged! But I am moving to Spain to be a missionary for an organization called Generation 42 (G42). Now, if you have been following me or read one of my blogs over the last couple of years, you have come to see that my heart opened to the needs 
that I discovered in my journey around the world. It opened me to the possibilities of what the Lord is asking of me as His daughter. If this is your first time to read my blog, well get ready. Thank you for reading this.
The Need: There is a need among my generation to make a decision and say we are committed. To see a multi-generational generation arise to their unique God given destiny. Whether in America or the nations around the world, G42 desires to raise- up a generation of leaders to venture out and plant churches, businesses, and ministries all over the world to bring the Kingdom of God where it doesn’t exist. The G42 leadership academy is located in Mijas Pueblo, Spain. That is one place in need; it is in need of Christ, and it is a need expressed by the people who bring a heart consciousness to their lives. They know religion – now it is time they know Christ.
My Role: I will be working within G42 and discipling interns that come
to Mijas Pueblo for the 6-month leadership academy that is offered there. I will be involved in planting a church in a form of a community center; helping to reach out to local prostitutes in the south of Spain; pioneering new territory for G42; and, networking with other like-minded ministries to see that needs can be met and the gospel shared through the unity that the Lord has brought. This is a long-term commitment starting in January 2011. Less than a month!!
And now for the PROPOSAL: This is where you get the opportunity to partner with me in this mission. I CANNOT go unless I am sent in someway. I have prayed about this for some time and believe this is where I am being led. Everything that I am doing is supported 100% through personal fundraising. Seeing that the Great Commission becomes a reality is going to take the CHURCH as a whole to accomplish. It is going to take much prayer. And I NEED Prayer. And
that means I am dependent on God and you. I ask that you will pray about supporting me in some way, however it manifests. I ask that you will pray about this mission and believe that MIGHTY things are happening and going to be happening among people who join together and believe that the impossible is possible through Him. Christ, Paul, Barnabas, 
Elijah, and many more understood this role of the Church. As I have prayed about this decision and the way of life it portends, He has told me that it was his idea…missions! And in that I am humbled to see so many of you already supporting me in way I never knew I needed in these last couple of years. 
So with my deepest gratitude and humility, I am thankful for this opportunity once again. And very thankful for you. Didn’t necessarily see my life going in this direction and now I can’t see it another way. Senders and Goers go hand and hand and am I excited to see God get all the Glory as we begin this journey together.
TO SUPPORT:Email me if you would like to get together to hear more! I love face-to-face and a cup of joe! I am raising $30,000 for two years. To donate go to www.g42leadershipacadmey.org/donate ( put Tara Stephenson) or you can email me at [email protected] or send checks payable to G42, PO BOX 130611, Houston, TX 77219-0611 and just add my name on a slip of paper.
