Forge Speaker Melissa Motschenbacher shared an incredible update from Camp IdRaHaJe in Colorado, where she ministered to students ages 7 to 17 during a high-energy, Spirit-filled week.
Speaking 16 times to 326 kids per day, Melissa witnessed over 1,000 commitments—nearly 50 for salvation, nearly 50 for recommitment, and countless others deciding to live life on mission for Jesus. She heard students say things like, “I gave my life to Christ today and God just changed everything,” and “I now see Jesus clearly in a way I’ve never seen Him before.” One even shared, “I feel called to be a sender—I know others are called to missions, and I can help them financially.” God is undeniably raising up more Kingdom Laborers, and revival is stirring in the next generation. Thank you for praying—it’s making an eternal impact!
Video Transcript
Hello, this is Melissa Motschenbacher, Operations and Communications Director at Forge and also Forge itinerant speaker. I just got back from Camp IdRaHaJe in Colorado and had an incredible week with so many students ages 7 to 17. Boy, did they keep you on your toes and running around with high energy. What a fun, incredible week!
I spoke 16 times to 326 kids per day, and there were over a thousand decisions made. Close to 50 salvations, close to 50 recommitments, and in total, over a thousand commitments—people willing to live a life on mission for Jesus as Kingdom laborers.
I heard things like:
- “I gave my life to Christ today and God just changed everything.”
- “I now see Jesus clearly in a way I’ve never seen Him before, and I can’t wait to live my life for Him.”
- A student said, “I feel called to be a sender. I know that other people feel called to missions, and I can help them financially.”
Others shared:
- “I’m finally taking a stand for Jesus, and I can’t wait to go back to school.”
- “I’ve never understood living a life on mission, but today I finally get it. I understand.”
- “I’m tired of living for myself and living for others. I’m going to live for Jesus Christ.”
I just want to thank you for your prayers and your commitment to continue helping train and equip more Kingdom laborers. God is doing an incredible work, and revival is happening in the lives of these students.
Thank you for all you do.