PRAY… CONNECT… DECIDE… DO IT!

PRAY…

Is God calling you to be active in mission now? Are you burdened for people who don’t know that God “speaks” their language? Do you sense God moving you to get a WYnet community started where you are? Start praying because God can do something big in your life! Ask others to pray with you about this—your pastor, your family, your friends. Remember to wait on God for His clear leading.

CONNECT…

Then, connect with other students and young people who share your same passion in your area, in your country and around the world. WYnet leaders around the world are eager to help other WYnet communities get started. Check out the different WYnet Web sites and find ways to connect with them.

One of the greatest strengths of WYnet is the international network of young people who are excited about Vision 2025! Get together with young people in your area or your country to pray, share ideas and make a plan to get involved. The Bible tells us that where two or three are gathered, God is in their midst (Matthew 18:20). It’s okay to start small, because when God is in it, He will make it effective for His glory!

WYnet is a part of Wycliffe! It’s important during this stage to connect with a Wycliffe representative in your area and ask for their input, prayer and support. Click here (www.wycliffe.net) to find out how to contact a Wycliffe representative in your area. If there is not a Wycliffe office in your area, please contact wynet_usa@wycliffe.org or wynet_uk@wycliffe.org for help.

DECIDE…

Next, decide how your group wants to impact people groups that don’t have Scripture. Check out the “What’s WYnet” section to get some ideas. Talk to Wycliffe people in your area, and spend time together as a group thinking, gathering information, talking and praying about this. There is no prescribed way for any WYnet community to get involved. Every WYnet will be a little different…praise God! The point is to walk in faith and obedience to what God is showing your group.

DO IT…

Finally, step out in faith and do it! Fill out the WYnet Country Application so you and your group can immediately connect with WYnet leaders and resources from around the world. Start making a difference!

History of WYnet:

Others have started a WYnet and you can too! Here’s the short history of WYnet International:

In 1995, Lesley Somers founded WYnet England with a list of only 12 names. These were not just any 12 names, they were people who were under 18 and desperate to be involved in the work of Wycliffe, at that very time. WYnet was formed to get these 12 young people involved in missions while they were still young and to encourage both their faith and gifts. From a small country house in Devon with the principle of “by young people, for young people,” WYnet UK grew into a lively and active network of young people. Along the way were summer trips to Africa, which gave the young people the opportunity to experience cross-cultural ministry for themselves.

Then, in 2000, the idea spread, and WYnet USA was born. In the summer of 2002 at a WYnet USA leadership retreat (which included some UK leaders), WYnet El Salvador was born. These three combined to form WYnet International!