Cheyenne Koch

I'm still thinking and praying through all that my Father revealed to me while in Guatemala, June 15-21, 2024. Our team of 19 traveled to San Lorenzo, Guatemala, to help Jason and Kelly Hart minister to malnourished babies, children and pregnant women through Bible study with moms, VBS type activities with children, soccer with kids in the neighborhood, and construction on new clinic. As I reflect on the things I saw, and the God moments I experienced, I am moved by the vibrant love and life of Jesus Christ that shown through the hearts and lives of His people. God's Spirit continues to patiently interact with humanity, illuminating their hearts to His truth and reality, persistently wooing them with a never-ending love. I am thankful for God's provision. I knew I wanted to go on this trip with my daughter Kinley, but I also knew that we didn't have the extra funds available. In my spirit I sensed the Lord urging me to use what I had, and trust Him to provide the res...

Within the past year, I've had two opportunities to visit and minister to natives through partnership with Live Love Ministries . The unique group of people that serve on Live Love's team are patiently building relationships with native communities in the Tohono O'Odham Nation (T.O.) in Southern Arizona. In November of 2022, I helped a team of men with a building project at the Live Love ministries church near Casa Grande, AZ. We also had the opportunity to minister to two different communities in the T. O. nation during that Fall trip. Recently, in July of 2023, we took a group of high school teens back to minister to 4th-6th grades students at the church there in Casa Grande area.  Our goal on this recent trip was to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with these students and teach them about the character and nature of God Almighty. People will sometimes ask, "Why would you go to Arizona to tell Native Americans about Jesus Christ? Don't they have their own form...

Committing your life to one another is a huge step, but also the beginning of an exciting and amazing adventure together! Thank you for inviting us to be a part of this beautiful and life-changing moment in your lives! The best way to start a successful marriage is making sure you’re both on the same page and entering this marriage covenant together with the same mindset. Marriage counseling plays an important role in laying the right foundation upon which you can build a life together. So, grab your finance and a cup of coffee, and as you continue reading this together, allow yourselves the freedom to think through and discuss what you’re learning or being asked to consider. What Is Marriage? Marriage is a beautiful union of two becoming one. Created and established by God, marriage is a lifelong commitment symbolic of Christ’s love for His Bride, the Church. Marriage is an exciting and life-changing step for anyone to take in their life. Before making this covenant promise with ...

 A lot of people describe 2020 as a terrible year, a year full of hardships and coronavirus, a year of virtual schooling and canceled sports, a year of no toilet paper and no ammunition, a year of racism, protests, and violence, a year of quarantine and COVID19 deaths. But as we enter 2021, I want to take a minute to reflect back on 2020. Yes, there were some tough moments, but there were also some great moments. Personally, I think 2020 has been a great year for our family. It’s almost like God hit the pause button on the craziness of our life and gave us a year to slow down and spend more time together. Adalynn and Kinley are both great students and were able to quickly adapt and stay on top of their in-person or virtual studies. Yes, we probably watched more TV this year than ever before, but we also remodeled our deck and put in a pool, which was fun to work on together. And we enjoyed sharing the pool and fire pit with family and friends (in small groups of 10 or less, of cour...

I’m praying for you. I’m praying for your heart to be pure, for honorable intentions, for respect. What you focus your thoughts on will lay the foundation for your relationship. I’m praying for you.  She is my precious treasure. I love her more than you. How do you think I’ll react if my precious treasure is hurt or broken? I’m praying for you. There’s a time and a season for everything. If you’re dating, then you shouldn’t act like you’re married. If you’re married, then you should never stop dating. Time equals commitment. I’m praying for you. Do you love Jesus? She will respect and follow a spiritual leader. Initiate and lead. I’m praying for you. Words have meaning. “Love” is not a word to be thrown around loosely. Don’t use it unless you’re ready to put a ring on her finger. Come talk to me first. I’m praying for you. A good relationship with her parents will make life easier. Cultivate that. If I’m not praying for you, then you ain’t got a prayer.

Youth ministry is all about being together and building relationships — with Jesus Christ, with peers, with parents, and with the local body of believers.  But what do you do when “together” is suddenly stripped away, and the whole country withdrawals in isolation to slow down the spread of sickness?  Quality time together, the very foundation of youth ministry is shaken to its core and we are forced to avoid contact with others, especially in groups of ten or more.  What can youth pastors and students do to remain connected and grow together in Christ? In a time of quarantine and social distancing, youth ministry can seem to have hit a brick wall. But this is the time for youth pastors to step up and lead.  As ministry leaders, we are probably more skilled in using the tools and social media necessary to connect with students in meaningful relationships.  In some ways it will be easier, but in many other ways it will require a ramp up of intentional efforts...