This past year has been absolutely mind blowing! Katrina and I have been pioneering a new missions training school focused on cities. We have run two semesters of the Urban Discipleship Training School (UDTS) this past year in New Orleans. I actually just returned from Spain, where I was leading the two-month field training phase of the second UDTS. While in Spain we were able to engage in fruitful ministry to immigrants and Muslims.

I am writing you today to share with you a need. Currently, Katrina and I are driving a small Saturn station wagon. We are very grateful for the blessing it’s been, but we have outgrown it. Since we had our son, Wyatt (8/29/10), we have gained a bit more luggage. Also, while pioneering the UDTS it has been crucial for us to use our own car as a ministry vehicle. This requires us to transport three to five young adults around the city for ministry and lecture assignments. Our current car barely holds one additional student if all three of us Kistlers are going along. We also take frequent long trips that require us to transport larger amounts of luggage. Right now we are riding very cramped. Last year we drove over 45,000 miles in our little wagon. The long, cramped trips and heavy loads are starting to take a toll on our car. So we are believing God and stepping out in faith for a more suitable vehicle for our family and ministry.

As of March 1st Katrina and I are starting to raise the funds needed to purchase a new vehicle. We have been researching and learning about different styles and functions of vehicles that fit our need. We are in need of something that holds eight people, can pull a trailer, and has a drive train that can handle the load. We felt it would be wise to invest into a fullsize SUV. We also feel it is important for us to buy something used, but with a lot of reliable life left in it, like a Chevy Tahoe with under 100,000 miles.

We are in need of individuals who feel led to partner with us to raise $15,000. for a pre-owned Chevrolet Tahoe or similar. Would you prayerfully consider investing into our family and ministry? We are needing gifts of all sizes.

Youth With A Mission is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, so all your gifts are eligible for a tax-deductible receipt. If you would like a tax receipt, please write your check to YWAM. DON’T put our names on it anywhere, but please attach a small note with your gift designating it to Rodger Kistler. We are believing to purchase a vehicle by May. Please feel free to contact us any time.

Thank you,
Rodger, Katrina, & Wyatt

You can reach us at (903) 258-0078 or, rodger.kistler@ywamtyler.org if you have any questions.

PAYPAL: rider4thekross@yahoo.com

Please mail your gifts to:
Rodger Kistler
P.O. Box 3000
Lindale, TX 75771

**If you would like to host a small group or meeting at your church or home. We would love to schedule with you, and come share about the ministry we are doing. Thank you – RK