City Wide Pastors Gathering

I just had the privilege of speaking to 150-200 senior pastors from both the Kansas and Missouri side of Kansas City. The 1st Thursday of each month, these pastors gather for a time of prayer and mobilization in an effort to unite and see God move in our city. I was invited to come and share about what the Lord is doing in the high schools in Olathe, so I prepared a short 15 minute news blast and just did what I love to do most!

It was such a humbling experience to see so many great Kansas City leaders in the same room, and it was even more humbling to get to present in front of them! Luckily, they were easy on me and loved everything I had to say about 456. They were all amazed at the stories and greatly applauded the news of daily prayer happening this November as it has happened at Olathe North for the last 2.5 years.

It is fascinating to look back and remember the beginnings of 456. I've given myself to working in high schools since I was a senior at Olathe Northwest, 5 years ago, and it is such a blessing to see how God is using these efforts to encourage the church.

Many of the pastors met me after I spoke at the gathering and encouraged me and invited me to speak at their churches and youth events. All of the pastors were deeply encouraged to hear what God is doing.

Here are some old pictures from the early days:

This was a handout for one of our first worship nights

This was our very first Heal Our Land Project

This was the Olathe South club meeting in the gym back in '07

This was a worship night in January 2008 (when Ryan was saved)