I am excited for the big things that God is going to do on this trip home. Through many hours of prayer and petition the Lord has spoken many words through many people of expectancy and favor. Today is the first day of meetings for this trip. The goal and purpose of this trip is to become fully funded, so that I can continue to do what the Lord has called me to.
Our nation is a stage of crisis. In a matter of 3 generations the church has lost over 61% of its church participants. The World War II generation also, known as the Builders, recorded that 65% of Americans were actively involved in church, which meant they attended church 10-13 times a month. Now today, the millennial generation, our kids, grandkids, brothers and sisters, are recording 4% church involvement. This means that for this generation they attend church on average of 2 times a month. This is due largely to the fact that we have missed two generations with the Gospel message. The last major evangelistic thrust in America was the Jesus Movement in the 70’s where the likes of Billy Graham and Ravenhill captivated hearts with the Gospel.
We are no longer in that era where we can simply preach the Gospel and people will respond and return to church. The framework of church has largely been lost in this culture’s mindset. This is why the work of Impact World Tour and Call2All America is so pivotal and timely. We will prepare the churches to reach out and disciple this lost generation, and then we will preach the Gospel where they are at in a way they can understand and accept. It is a movement that will be focused on 3 main initiatives that must work together: prayer and fasting, discipleship, and evangelism.
This is what I have devoted my life to seeing raised up. However, I cannot do this alone, and if left to do it along will fail. I need men and women like you to come around me to lift me not only through prayer and guidance, but also financially. In order to continue in this work I must raise a monthly budget of $2000/month, of which I am currently only at $300/month. Monthly supporters are crucial to the effectiveness of my ministry.
I want to boldly ask you to not only pray and intercede for the success of this trip, but also to prayerfully consider becoming part of my ministry team. When I asked God what was I to give to see this lost generation reached with the Gospel, He told me to give my life. Now, I want you to ask the same question. What is it worth to see a generation reached with the Gospel of Jesus Christ? What is your part in seeing that happen?
Jesus wants our kids back! So, let’s go get them together.
There are multiple ways that you can support me. The easiest is to click the dontate button on the side of this page, and then you can do electronically over the internet. Or, you can make checks payable to YWAM Campaigns and mail those into YWAM Campaigns / PO Box 38 / Grandview, MO 64030 with a note marking the check for Matt Woods. If you have any questions please leave a comment or email me at mwoods@iwtusa.org.
