Author: carlosn20i
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Being a Steward
This month’s lessons are titled “Being a Steward.” Jerry Schutte, a Network 20 friend, wrote the series. In the first lesson titled “Learning Generosity,” Jerry writes, “Often people are self-centered. Most people like to receive things, but we need to learn to give. We must learn how to be generous. In Acts, Paul writes that…
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Testimony from Kenya
Being a disciple-maker has made me more active in evangelism. As I meet young men, they often ask me many questions, and I must give them correct answers. This leads me back to the Bible, where I search for the truth to share with them. At the end of the day, I find myself growing…
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Testimony from The Philippines
I prayed for some of the young men I disciple who stopped attending our group because of school and personal struggles. I reached out and invited them for coffee. I was surprised when they all responded! I came to see how crucial it is to always check in and extend an invitation. By God’s grace,…
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Globally Young Men Need to be Discipled
This month we are launching a 10-month project titled “Discipling Young Men in Former Soviet Union Countries.” The countries included in the project are Armenia, Belarus, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The purpose of the project is to grow the Network 20 disciple-making movement in the former Soviet Union…
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Testimony from Benin
This young man, Barnabé, has been coming to my church for almost eight months. He recently joined the preparatory class for water baptism. This Thursday, I was working in one of the mission rooms when he came to see me. He said, and I quote, “Pastor, pray for me. I have been coming to church…
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Testimony from Zambia
Recently, I met Wisdom, a 28-year-old young man struggling with alcohol and smoking addiction. His journey began in 6th grade, when his own father—his role model—introduced him to these habits. Now, Wisdom longs for change. I shared the gospel with him and I continue to pray for his transformation, believing that God’s Word will renew…
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Boldly Proclaim Jesus
This week the US experienced a history-changing event. One of the boldest disciples of Jesus in the US—Charlie Kirk—was murdered. I greatly admired Charlie’s passion for discipling young people and especially his passion in expressing his faith. He boldly claimed Jesus as Lord and Savior and boldly spoke the truth. Clearly Jesus was his LORD.…
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Identify with the Word
God has given me the grace and ability to reach out to young men in their churches, clubs, and schools. In fact, through the Network 20 movement, I am able to approach church pastors, school leaders, and even community leaders to share about the importance of discipling young men. Network 20 has encouraged me as…
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Testimony from Bangladesh
Recently, I experienced God work in a powerful way while walking alongside a young man. At first, he was unsure about his faith, but through regular guidance, prayer, and reading the Bible, I watched him grow stronger in following Jesus. His life change reminds me that making disciples is not only about my effort, but…
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Core Values
As a movement, Network 20 has core value that shapes our discipling-making. Our core values are: Loving God: We are created to glorify God by enjoying Him forever, so the highest priority in life is loving God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Primacy of God’s Word: The Bible is the authoritative Word of…