Shepherds College!

NEW BEGINNINGS. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.

April 9, 2008

by Dave Meyers

It has been an incredible 19 year journey with our precious son - Brian. He has developed into a very compassionate and caring young man who loves the Lord Jesus and everyone he meets. His heart continues to be tender towards the things of God and serving Him in the future. All who come in contact with him never forget their encounter. God is good and His Grace never ceases to amaze us.

Recently, we have been made aware of a wonderful opportunity for his future preparation for life and ministry. We never thought we would have a chance like this for our son.

Shepherds Ministries in Union Grove, WI has been serving the developmental disabled community for over 50 years. (Carolyn's precious sister, Krista, has lived here for 37 years).

We are grateful that Shepherds has decided to start a new breakthrough opportunity for young adults with developmental disabilities.

As one of the nation's leading providers of compassionate Christian care and vocational training for adults with developmental disabilities, Shepherds Ministries is excited to introduce Shepherds College. A three year post-secondary educational program designed to assist young adults in the successful transition from school to work/ministry and from home to independent living.

Shepherds College (the website will be on-line in the next week) is a new program of education and independence for adults. Until now, there has never been an educational program designed specifically to help these young adults reach their potential for appropriate independence in their work, home and society.

The college will provide the additional life and career skills needed for these young people and their families to take their dreams to the next level.

It is a residential campus, with a comprehensive curriculum. Set on the campus of Shepherds Ministries there will be an emphasis on the Bible, appropriate independence and vocational training focused on careers in the fields of horticulture and culinary arts.

If you know anything about Brian - horticulture is his thing. He is excited about this new historic opportunity to be trained and challenged in his walk with the Lord and work and ministry skills. His desire is to return after his training and serve the Lord and students on our Missionary Training Center campus here on the Lake of the Ozarks!

Carolyn and I have met with the leadership of Shepherds about the possibility of Brian starting this unique college this fall - Aug. '08. We are completing his application. Our entire family is excited about this possibility.

We have contacted many of our family, friends, churches and ministry partners. All have given us a great deal of encouragement to move forward. The door is open. Yet, there are some huge challenges. One of which is,,,

The cost: $30,000.00 a year!

The Plan: We have been encouraged by Shepherds to contact several of our churches and ministry partners about their starting a special scholarship fund for Brian. Several of our supporting churches and ministry partners are discussing this and praying about this new opportunity. We will keep you posted on the outcome of these discussions.

We would value your prayers for this unique opportunity and ask you to pray for God's clear leading and miraculous provision.

Please let us know what you think about this new opportunity and if you would like to be a part of impacting the life of one of God's precious lambs!

• Listen to the interview about Shepherds Ministries on Mission Network News by clicking here>>>Shepherds Ministries.
• Tour the Shepherds College Campus.