Merritt Youth Retreat
2025 Speaker:
Jamin Thomas
Hey there! My name is Jamin Thomas, and I have the incredible privilege of serving as the Youth Pastor at Northwest Community Church (NCC) in Malcolm, NE. It’s a role that’s both humbling and exhilarating as I get to walk alongside students, pointing them to the life-changing love of Jesus!
Jesus captured my heart at a young age, and I accepted Him as my Lord and Savior as a child. But let me tell you, the journey hasn’t been without its challenges. From navigating hard life lessons to experiencing God’s abundant grace in the valleys, He has been faithful in shaping me into who I am today. High school was a turning point for me, when my faith became personal, not just something inherited or tied to fun times at youth group and church camps. It was during those years that my Youth Pastor challenged me to embrace God’s calling on my life. That step of faith led me to Chicago, where I studied Youth Ministry at Moody Bible Institute. Now, I’m back in my hometown, serving the very church that poured into me. Reinvesting in the next generation and sharing the hope of Christ has been the greatest honor of my life.
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MYR 2025 will be hosted at Davis Creek Recreation Area! We are very excited about the opportunity to reach more local teens with God's powerful gospel.
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