Author: carlosn20i
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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…
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Called to Disciple
At 18, I fully surrendered my life to Jesus and have since devoted myself to full-time ministry, discipling young men who are now serving God. By His grace, I now step into the role of Country Leader for Network 20 Philippines. The words of Acts 1:8 fuels my passion. I desire to be a witness…
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God’s Word
This month’s lessons are titled “God’s Word.” Aitbek Samatov, a Network 20 disciple-maker living in Kyrgyzstan, wrote the series. In the first lesson titled “Study,” Aitbek writes, “Studying God’s Word regularly is not just about self-discipline—it is the foundation of being a true disciple. It changes the way we think, guides how we live, and…
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Testimony from South Sudan
Recently, I experienced God working in my life by giving me peace during a very stressful situation. I was worried about provision, but through prayer and Scripture, He reminded me that He is my provider. Soon after, God opened a door through unexpected support, showing me His faithfulness. God worked through me when I encouraged…
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The Movement Continues to Grow
First, this month the Network 20 movement celebrates the addition of disciple-makers in Laos (Southeast Asia) and Oman (Middle East). Continually we expand because we want young men everywhere to be fully committed and thriving disciples of Jesus. We praise God for the addition of more countries! Second, Network 20 has disciple-makers in 35 of…
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Need to be Known
“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.” (John 10:14-15 NIV) Jesus knows the Father. The Father knows Him. They are one. Even more notable, Jesus (God) knows us! He created…
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Testimony from Laos
I was born into a non-Christian family that believed in spirits. When I was a child, my father once told me, “Jesus healed the blind,” which planted a seed in my heart. In 2014, while at university, I learned more about Jesus and accepted Him in 2015. Six months later, I volunteered in a sports…
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Testimony from Burundi
A recent experience of God working in and through my life happened during a conversation with a young man I’ve been discipling. As we talked, I could see how God has been changing his heart and helping him grow in his faith. It reminded me that the work of making disciples is not just about…
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Jesus Wants Young Men to Thrive
The Africa Mission 2025 continues. Last week I was in the Ethiopia. Now I am in Zimbabwe. Tomorrow, I head to Nigeria. God greatly blessed the time in Ethiopia. We met with many influencers over meals. Mostly these were pastors who had responsibilities for multiple congregations. I was very impressed with the leadership of our…