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“They come from the same mud as me.” —

By CIY Staff

A story of life change, waiting, and redemption—in their own words. These quotes have been lightly edited for clarity.

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5 weapons to fight anxiety and depression —

By Becca Haines

At the young age of 17, Morgan Simpson knows all too well the challenges of anxiety and depression.

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The one phrase God used to change my life … —

By Hannah Benzon

As a high school freshman, I didn’t feel like I had much of a purpose in life.

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God changed my life path in a single moment —

By Nicholas Meriwether

I tried to plan out my whole life, but God had another idea.

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CIY keepsake from ’87 leads volunteer to thank Andy Hansen —

By Becca Haines

The last summer as president of CIY for Andy Hansen was an emotional one, and pleasant surprises like the one he experienced with...

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How CIY is enhancing my higher education —

By Tabitha Olender

This summer I served CIY as an Event Staff member for MOVE. It was an experience like nothing I could have had in...

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I am a Kingdom worker: Jamie McKee —

By Becca Haines

Jamie McKee was the first international student to ever share a testimony in one of the featured Kingdom Worker Crash videos at MOVE,...

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I am a Kingdom worker: Abigail Fitzgibbons —

By Becca Haines

Abigail Fitzgibbons’ story of how she found her true identity in Christ was celebrated as one of the featured videos at MOVE.<...

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I am a Kingdom worker: Cade Lopez —

By Becca Haines

Cade Lopez’s amazing story of transformation and service to the Kingdom was celebrated in one of the featured videos at MOVE.<...

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I am a Kingdom worker: Chris Teeter —

By Becca Haines

Chris Teeter’s story about how God used a powerful experience to change his life was shared with thousands of his peers...

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I am a Kingdom worker: Sam Onyett —

By Becca Haines

Sam Onyett’s story about his buddy bag project for kids in need was celebrated as one of the videos at MOVE,...

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God told me these children are my first choice —

By Cassie Binkley

Before I knew Him by name, the Holy Spirit was speaking to me.

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I am a Kingdom worker: Emily Bracey —

By Becca Haines

Emily Bracey’s story about her response to the Kingdom Worker Card she received at MOVE years ago was one of...

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I am a Kingdom worker: Alex Fincher —

By Becca Haines

Alex Fincher’s story about ministering to an atheist teammate named Joe was celebrated on the MOVE tour, but the story doesn...

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I am a Kingdom worker: Sam Kiefer —

By Becca Haines

Sam Kiefer’s story about how he was already living a life of Kingdom work without even realizing it was one of...

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God gave me this 1 word to face Cushing’s disease —

By Myha McDaniel

When God placed the word “Joy” in my life at CIY MOVE three years ago, I had no idea that His...

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I want young people across the world to experience this, too —

By Jenna Wilson

Christ has always surrounded my life with people who follow Him, but I’ve experienced His love personally and this summer will...

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Everything changes when Kingdom workers do this —

By Becca Haines

The small community of Grassy Creek Christian Church in DeMossville, Kentucky, is far different from what it was 20 years ago, and Tim Monks...

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A high school Kingdom worker’s response to hungry classmates —

By Becca Haines

When high school student Katryna Zimmerly saw kids in the cafeteria eating condiments for lunch one day, she knew immediately she needed to...

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How the word ‘boldness’ changed my artistic style —

By Allison Mankey

I’ve always loved art and the way I can express my thoughts in intricate and beautiful ways, but I didn&rsquo...

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Kingdom worker receives ‘Citizen of the Year’ award —

By Becca Haines

When Susan (Youngblood) Wendleton, 63, took the stage this January at her town’s annual chamber of commerce banquet, she was overwhelmed with...

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High schoolers rise to 27-hour challenge —

By Becca Haines

A worldwide injustice was lifted up in tenacious prayer by a community in Fort Scott, Kansas – for 27 straight hours.

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God finds way for student with disability to stand for decision —

By Becca Haines

Bryce Wright lives with spina bifida – a condition that has hindered his spinal cord development since birth. But he wasn&rsquo...

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5.2 things you didn’t know about KJ-52 —

By Becca Haines

KJ-52 was born Jonah Sorrentino in Miami, Florida. He currently lives in Tampa, Florida, where he entered the hip-hop world in the early 200...

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God-Sized Dreams —

By Audrey Wunderlich

“Praise to Him who specializes in the impossible” is a statement that was heard multiple times on Aug. 30, 2018 as friends and...

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One mission trip changed the trajectory of my life —

By Brad Warren

I was 15 years old when a group of high school students from my church teamed up with another youth group to build an...

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I thank God because ... a youth leader’s perspective —

By Matt Tibbit

As a Christ follower I am becoming increasingly thankful for the cross.

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No, Jeff Walling ... Thank you —

By CIY Staff

CIY invited Jeff Walling, renown speaker with Pepperdine University, to create a thank you message on film – he didn’t expect...

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‘Tetris’ prepared me for Kingdom work —

By Kevin Behnke

Finding the most efficient way to position all of the intricate pieces of each CIY program into a 53-foot truck is a lot...

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These kinds of ideas change the world —

By Chris Roberts

When Carson Brown heard about the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, he was very upset.

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KW Connection lands in hands of Kingdom worker years after MOVE —

By CIY Staff

Kelsey Boardley had a good plan for her life after high school – “had” being the optimum word.

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Chandler Clark is a Kingdom worker —

By CIY Staff

CIY’s Kingdom Worker Crash is an opportunity for high school students to share how God has placed a desire on their...

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Andi and Emily are Kingdom workers —

By CIY Staff

CIY’s Kingdom Worker Crash is an opportunity for high school students to share how God has placed a desire on their...

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Annie Koning is a Kingdom worker —

By CIY Staff

CIY’s Kingdom Worker Crash is an opportunity for high school students to share how God has placed a desire on their...

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Abel Guardado is a Kingdom worker —

By CIY Staff

CIY’s Kingdom Worker Crash is an opportunity for high school students to share how God has placed a desire on their...

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I heard the call … with Lori Murillo —

By CIY Staff

Barely able to breathe, a 15-year-old girl’s heart pounded. She felt her legs shake and her palms sweat – she had...

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Marissa Otto is a Kingdom worker —

By CIY Staff

CIY’s Kingdom Worker Crash is an opportunity for high school students to share how God has placed a desire on their...

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Inspiring teen stays true to passion for new youth center —

By CIY Staff

Sometimes passions emerge from unpleasant experiences.

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Ireland Mitchell is a Kingdom worker —

By CIY Staff

CIY’s Kingdom Worker Crash is an opportunity for high school students to share how God has placed a desire on their...

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Lena Williams is a Kingdom Worker —

By CIY Staff

CIY’s Kingdom Worker Crash is an opportunity for high school students to share how God has placed a desire on their...

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I heard the call … with Mallory Jenkins —

By CIY Staff

All Kingdom workers’ stories are different. Sometimes the call to Kingdom work happens in the flash of a moment. Other times the...

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Dara Cates is a Kingdom worker —

By CIY Staff

CIY’s Kingdom Worker Crash is an opportunity for high school students to share how God has placed a desire on their...

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Promise Keepers founder says CIY conference sparked life-long passion —

By CIY Staff

The call that David Roadcup experienced on his life while at Christ In Youth’s first summer conference in 1970 is one that...

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Cooper Underwood is a Kingdom worker —

By CIY Staff

CIY’s Kingdom Worker Crash is an opportunity for high school students to share how God has placed a desire on their...

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What does it mean to be a Kingdom worker? —

By CIY Staff

Kingdom work takes life’s passions to a whole new level and draws hearts closer to God.

 

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Ryan Kelley is a Kingdom worker —

By CIY Staff

CIY’s Kingdom Worker Crash is an opportunity for high school students to share how God has placed a desire on their...

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Q&A with Chase Allcott: Why Servant Leadership works —

By CIY Staff

The following is a Q&A with Chase Allcott, owner and operator of Chick-fil-A in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. After 15 years with the ministry...

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Nathan Clark is a Kingdom worker —

By CIY Staff

CIY’s Kingdom Worker Crash is an opportunity for high school students to share how God has placed a desire on their...

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How to serve the Kingdom … with keychains —

By CIY Staff

Three best friends in Bland, Missouri found a key to success in Kingdom work – with keychains. High school students Tyler Miller, 17,...

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How a self-taught lighting designer uses color to illuminate the Gospel —

By CIY Staff

Brilliant streams of light dance to the music across young crowds at each CIY event - energetically capturing each attendee's attention to...

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Mikaela Cole is a Kingdom worker —

By CIY Staff

CIY’s Kingdom Worker Crash is an opportunity for high school students to share how God has placed a desire on their...

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Matt Remsburg is a Kingdom worker —

By CIY Staff

CIY’s Kingdom Worker Crash is an opportunity for high school students to share how God has placed a desire on their...

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Christian Ruckdashell is a Kingdom worker —

By CIY Staff

CIY’s Kingdom Worker Crash is an opportunity for high school students to share how God has placed a desire on their...

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Nate Wagoner is a Kingdom worker —

By CIY Staff

CIY’s Kingdom Worker Crash is an opportunity for high school students to share how God has placed a desire on their...

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God alters lives of 5 inspired teens – ripples into global impact —

By CIY Staff

CIY's MOVE team has invited high schoolers to share their stories to help inspire others and see the ways God moves in...

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Hidden gems of God’s character revealed through Shoemake’s travels —

By CIY Staff

On a clear and humid night in Costa Rica, Brittany Shoemake joined a small youth group around a bonfire under the stars.

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Singer Merci Neff Shares What It’s Like on the Believe Stage —

By CIY Staff

Every year at Believe, students are challenged to use their gifts, talents and abilities to do Kingdom work, and every year CIY has...

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Don’t just breeze through summer … Kingdom work it! —

By Mariah Evans

Summer is the season for swimming, barbecues, fireworks, friends and family.

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Australia hiker twin joins CIY Æffect team —

By CIY Staff

 

    Brian Sitton is the director of digital programing for Christ In Youth. He creates experiences that draw...


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