Author: Network 20 International
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A Word from Kyrgyzstan
Young men in Central Asia search for a purpose in life, including meaningful employment. They ask questions such as . . . Who am I? Why do I live? What is my purpose? Where can I find a good job? We who love Jesus and live for Him, must help these young men find the…
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Fully Committed
This month’s lessons are titled “Fully Committed.” Patrick Milazi, Network 20 Regional Leader for Southern Africa, wrote the series. In the first lesson titled “Choosing to Obey,” Patrick wrote . . . In John 6:38 Jesus is recorded as saying. “For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do…
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Network 20 News!
Network 20 has news! Now the movement includes nearly 600 disciple-makers who are discipling approximately 2,000 young men in 35 countries. Also, the movement has three newly “established” countries: Pakistan, Benin, and Zimbabwe. Countries begin in a “pioneering” status and attain “established” status when they have 12 or more disciple-makers. Congratulations to Country Leaders—Victor (Pakistan),…
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Testimony from Botswana
As the pastor of a church In Botswana, especially in the last few months I have thought and prayed about discipling young men. I believe God connected me to the Network 20 movement. The movement has helped me to focus on discipling young men in my community and country. In many ways it has encouraged…
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Testimony from Nigeria
I accepted the gospel in 1993 when I encountered a female missionary, but I faced Islamic pressure from my parents and had to stop. In 2003, I fully committed to Christ and was baptized. This experience aligned with Jesus’ promise in John 6:37: “All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him…
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Brokenness
Spiritual brokenness can lead us to further surrender to God’s will. In the equipping series titled, “Brokenness,” author Ejaz Azad writes, “The story of Joseph in the Bible shows a journey of a person being broken by circumstances outside of his control. He was betrayed by his brothers. He was sold into slavery. He was…
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Sierra Leone Spotlight
God works through Network 20 disciple-makers to empower young men in Sierra Leone! Young men in Sierra Leone face challenges, including limited educational opportunities, economic hardships, and negative societal pressures. The work of discipling young men is crucial to fostering positive change. Through care and guidance, these young men can develop strong moral character and…
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Brokenness
This month’s lessons are titled “Brokenness.” Ezaj Azad, a Network 20 Barnabas living in Pakistan, wrote the series. In the first lesson titled “Physical Brokenness,” Ezaj wrote, . . . No matter what type of wound, God can heal us. God heals the souls of the broken, binds up our wounds, and heals physical stress…
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Liberia Spotlight
The discipling of young men can be a huge blessing to countries everywhere. As they represent Christ, these young disciples become change agents in their communities. Generally, young men in Liberia lack the opportunity to make a living. As a result, some of them turn to drugs and many steal. There is good news. The…
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Central Asia Mission
We are exploring Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan! Last week, Amir—Central Asia Regional Leader—and I attended a four-day conference in Ephesus Turkey. What an amazing time of learning with believers from Central Asia, Azerbaijan, Europe, Russia, the USA, etc. We made great contacts. I believe God will use the interactions to continue the expansion of this…