As schools, restaurants, and venues are starting to open up, so are our opportunities for ministry with youth!  In fact, there has been so much opportunity in Lakewood that one staff was not enough. So without further ado, we would like to welcome you to our newest staff member: Eldie Gentry!  Eldie will be joining Andrew Kruse, as they work together to continue ministry in Tillicum, Springbrook, and the Woodmark Apartments – and also raise up more teams of volunteers in additional Lakewood communities. 

Andrew and his team have faithfully served in the Lakewood community for the past four years – cultivating relationships with youth and adults, and partnering with churches, schools, and non-profit organizations. As a result, God has opened doors for ministry in the communities of Tillicum, Springbrook, and the Woodmark Apartments (a partnership with Apartment Life). The long term vision for City Life in Lakewood is to empower several missional communities of adult leaders to build authentic, Christ-sharing relationships with 11-19 year olds in specific neighborhoods throughout Lakewood. The opportunities are endless! 

Our teams of volunteers in these Lakewood neighborhoods will find ways to engage youth in relationships, and find opportunities to share with them the life-changing hope that’s found in Jesus Christ. The holistic ministry approach of City Life speaks to identifying the potential of each individual young person to be transformed by the power of Christ, and to become influential leaders in their own communities. Our vision is that this current generation of youth would be the next generation of adult volunteers who are impacting youth in Lakewood, and we needed another staff member like Eldie to accomplish this goal!