Hi, I’m David Candler, and my passion is to know Jesus deeply and love Him wholeheartedly, and to serve my generation by helping to fan the flame of their passion and discipleship unto Jesus.
Just over a month in!
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Hey Reader, Just over a month into the training phase here at MAPS! I feel like I’ve been here much longer than that, and I’m also thrilled that I have eight more months ahead of me - both of continued training and then outreach. MAPS UpdateI cannot explain my gratitude and love for this community—this family. From daily corporate prayer, rich and compelling Bible teaching, to “Thankfulness Thursdays,” fall festivals, and camping trips, this training time is far beyond what I even imagined it would be. Getting the time and context to go on the search to find and seek the knowledge of the uncreated God is something I am receiving as a true gift from the Lord. Over these last weeks, He has been revealing to me the sweetness of coming like a child before Him while captivating me completely with His beauty. I find myself longing for His house and a desire to see every nation pray, preach, and sing. One thing that stands out to me in my experience here so far is that I cannot escape a sense of His smile and tangible gladness. There is nothing like growing together with others in a deeper revelation of the heart of Jesus. It is so profoundly uniting us. I thank the Lord for His leadership in bringing me to MAPS Global, and for each one of your prayers and partnership that paved the way. Life UpdateA few weeks ago, the 'ole Honda Accord wouldn't start up, but through the help of my friend Eli and Caleb, we were able to get a new alternator in it, and it seems to be running nice now. This past weekend I got to fly home to KC to take my girlfriend to Homecoming and be with my family in KC for my birthday (I turn 18 today, Oct. 15). I was so glad I got to go, the Lord made my heart so tender to my family and friends. Thanks for being a part of this journey with me Maranatha, — David |
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Hi, I’m David Candler, and my passion is to know Jesus deeply and love Him wholeheartedly, and to serve my generation by helping to fan the flame of their passion and discipleship unto Jesus.
Hey Reader, Somehow I am already halfway through my training phase—how is that even possible? Although I can't slow time down, I can share some of the sweetness that I have experienced these past weeks. Open House Weekend Earlier this month, MAPS hosted an Open House Weekend where people from all over could come experience the school and program first hand. It was a joy to host both my parents and Jess over those days. The time I had with each of them was so precious and timely. Having them...
Beloved, Jesus is the fuel and the finish line. He is worthy of every nation knowing, loving, singing and declaring His name. And I have the beautiful privilege of impacting the Middle East —one of the most unreached regions on earth— for the gospel. And I want you to join me. Right now I am training full-time with a missions organization in order to be sent out to proclaim the name of Jesus in the Middle East. Prayer for the Middle East Together with my sister Maddie and fellow students, the...
Hello Reader, I hope this letter finds you well. Right now I am almost two months into my gap year and loving it here at MAPS Global in Richmond Virginia. As I look ahead at what God has in store, I am thrilled to give you some context for how I got here, what I am doing, and how you might be a part. How I Got Here As you might know, I just graduated high school, and the Lord has done so much in my heart this past year. This 1min video below summarizes it pretty well: Early last fall, the...