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New Generation is the youth ministry of the Assemblies Of God in New Zealand. Braden and Andrea Matson are the facilitators and are working with Youth Pastors around the country to equip young people to reach a nation.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Life 08

It was great to catch up with so many New Gen Leaders at Life 08. Here are some photos from our Lunch. The conference was amazing, with some of my favourite speakers. If you were there, why don't you leave a comment about what you got out of the conference.












Posted by Braden

2 comments:

New Generation said...

Wasn't lunch great? No complaints here ... (lol)

Ben (Wanganui)

Braden, Andrea & Kaira Matson said...

I was encouraged by Paul de Jong's message:



How to Stunt Growth

1. Have a diminished expectation

I need to increase my level of faith for everything I am involved in.

2.Give token appreciation

I need to actively honour others.

3. Have an absence of communication

I need to be concise in my communication.

4. Don't focus on replenishment

I need to explore how I am replenishing myself - emotionally and physically.

5. No longer prospect (i.e. explore, create)

I need to ensure I don't settle for the status quo.

6. Undervalue the small

I need to ensure I approach everything I do with a spirit of excellence.

7. Don't process the challenges

I need to make sure there are no issues bothering me, I have to deal with them.

8. Don't minister out of fresh revelation

I need to spend more in the word and listening to the holy Spirit for personal revelation.

9 Do it alone.

I need to ensure I am connecting with people who can encourage me in the journey