This past weekend the interns at the Honor Academy (TeenMania's internship) experienced God in a whole new way.  Beginning Wednesday evening, they took part of a 3 day fast.  On Thursday they worked and had a special time of prayer in place of lunch.  Then, at 10pm on Thursday night they took a vow of silence.  This was a fast from the world...no talking, texting, reading anything but the Bible...it was just them and God.

Upon their arrival into the office on Monday, my heart was filled with joy from all the testimonies of their incredible weekend. Many of them received vision for the next phase of their life...several felt the Lord speaking to them about past hurts...but one thing that they ALL held witness to was the fact that the Lord encountered them and showed His love in a way they had never experienced.

These young men and women are eager to be used by the Lord and to reach out to a hurting generation.  They are ready to help them ENCOUNTER God!!

standing in faith for an Encounter,

Rhonda and the Greensboro Team

Published on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 @ 12:59 AM CST
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Well hello friends!

Thank you so much for taking a few moments to check out our website and be a part of what is going on in Acquire the Fire.

My name is Rhonda Brown and I am the new Regional Manager for the Greensboro,North Carolina, ATF.  I am very excited to be a part of seeing God move in the hearts and lives of young people across the nations.  Although I have only joined the staff of ATF a few short weeks ago, Teen Mania and its mission has been very dear to my heart for years.  

I remember attending my first ATF as a youth in Charlotte,NC.  I was 15 years old and my youth group decided to attend this event that I had never heard of.  Being the committed youth group member that I was, or maybe just a social butterfly, I had to go and be a part of what was happening.  That year the theme was "WorldChanger."  To this day I can still sing a part of the main song for the weekend!  That weekend changed my life for eternity.  I realized that I could change the world.  I could make a difference...and that is exactly what the Lord was asking me to do.

Now, many years later, I am a part of helping youth all over North America have this same experience.  I get to partner with youth leaders and pastors from all over and help in shaking a generation.  I consider this an honor as well as an enormous challenge from God.  Who am I that He would consider me for such a privilege?  Who am I that He would look at me and think that I could do anything of worth for His kingdom?  Well... I am a WorldChanger.

My team and I look forward to partnering with you to make Acquire the Fire  a life transforming event.  Please contact us with anything that we can help with or pray for.

Be Blessed!

From one WorldChanger to the next,

Rhonda 

Published on Monday, October 26, 2009 @ 10:13 AM CST
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Dear Youth Specialists,

For the Greensboro BattleCry we have confirmed another partnership.  Please feel free to take advantage of the special offer that Jesus Life, Christian fashion is making available for your students.  Leave a comment on my blog of what you think about the clothing.

Jesus Life is a proud sponsor of ATF / Battle Cry. SAVE 20% on all Jesus Life products by entering ATF in the coupon code box at check out. Offer expires 3/14/09.

Published on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 @ 9:55 AM CST
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