CHRIS & CARLISSA DUNN

There have been a lot of changes for our young family. If you are a Christian you have probably experienced the gentle changes from our Father in heaven. He's a good father and wants to give good gifts to His children. Back in May 2006 and while we were living in B.C., God started to put in me a deeper hunger for Him and what His divine plan was for our family. Then one day I was praying and asking God what He had planned ...and He had Barbe, my mother-in-law call. During the conversation she mentioned how she knew God was doing a big work in KCF, and how there were all these youth and young adults just showing up. In an instant there was a shift in my spirit... I couldn't get Kindersley out of my mind; believe me, I tried all day to stop thinking about the huge need in Kindersley. When Chris got home that night he was tired and very quiet ...he barely said five words. So during dinner I asked him what he was thinking about, so he said, "You know, we should just move to Kindersley!" NO kidding! I was in shock for a minute, I said, "REALLY!!" Then I shared with him what I had been through all day.

So we spent the next week praying, seeking wisdom and confirmation. God told our pastor that His spiritual sons will come to Him with cities in their hearts. So when we talked with our pastor of five years, about what we felt God was calling us into (our inheritance). He was very happy for us. That was a big confirmation to us, for we didn't want to leave without being released from our spiritual father. Now we are here in Kindersley at KCF doing what we were called to do - minister to the youth and young adults. Our vision is to see a province-wide youth revival; with kids set on fire for the living God. We are to equip them to minister to others, serve where they are at, stretch them out of their comfort zones, and instill a vision with God’s greater purpose for their lives.

Blessings in Christ,
Chris, Carlissa, Izak & Jamin Dunn

JEANETTE WILLIAMSON

I had always been “skinny” as a child, but while I attended college, I gained a lot of weight the first year. When I came home, many people made comments about my weight gain. This initiated the beginning of an obsession to exercising and dieting. Bingeing and purging (bulimia) came after that. As a Christian, I felt guilty about this and prayed for God to help me. No one suspected I had this problem, until one day my husband, Grant, found out. Besides praying for me and assuring me of his love and acceptance, he encouraged me to see the doctor. The doctor, who was a Christian man, told me that I needed to accept the way that God had made me, eat properly and exercise. He also sent me to a nutritionist who helped me understand the importance of eating regular, balanced meals. This scared me tremendously! I hadn’t eaten one meal in two years without purging! But God helped me and I was instantly delivered! James 5:16 says to confess our sins, pray for each other and we will be healed. I believe one of the reasons my prayers took so long to be answered was because God was waiting for me to put my pride aside and ask for help. For those who love God, He promises to work all things together for good (Romans 8:28). So many young girls and women suffer with eating disorders and I have been able to share my experience with others and offer them the help that I have found in the Lord Jesus. He truly cares about what you are going through – we need only ask for His help.

CARMEN BAILEY

I was born into a Christian home and accepted Jesus into my heart at a very young age. However, I drifted through life with no clear direction or purpose. I knew Christ loved me, but I didn’t know the depth of His love. I felt He loved me out of obligation, not desire. I prayed to God, but didn’t know if He truly heard my prayers. I wasn’t until September of 2006 that this cycle of frustration ended. I attended a conference with my parents that changed my life. The speaker talked about divine purpose and said that Christ has a specific plan for each one of us. The only thing we need to do is seek the kingdom of God first. He added, stop worrying about accumulating “stuff,” and start trusting that the King of kings will provide for everything. It was then that I realized why I am here. I am here to use my gifts and talents for His glory. I am a citizen of Heaven and the Father’s heart is to walk with me everyday. He cares about the details of life! Gone are the days of religion and frustration. Christ replaced it with a relationship that is real. So this is the road I’m on, and I’m not turning back. Having the Father guide my steps is nothing short of pure adventure!