The Beacon is a time for both Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers (6th - 12th grades) to come have fun, learn about God, and simply be themselves. We call our ministry, "The Beacon" becuase we believe that teens can hear God's call and follow him as fully devoted followers of Jesus. Jesus himself said, "I am the light of the world," and he calls his followers to reflect this light to others.
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In his famous sermon on the mount, he said, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:14-16). We want to be that light with our schools, families, and friends.
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Matt Mlinarcik was born and raised in Northeast Ohio, went to school in New York, interned in Pennsylvania, and transferred to Toccoa Falls College, Georgia, where he graduated. In 2015 Matt married the woman that won his heart, Kahri and they moved to New Jersey. In 2016, Matt and Kahri's endeavors took them to Silver Spring, Maryland, where they presently live. They are passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God expanded in every individual heart and community.
Matt likes to spend his free time hanging out with family, building friendships, pouring out his soul into music, scoping out a thoughtful book, or just getting out and doing something active. God has grown a passion in Matt's heart for discipling young students. His goal is for every individual student to see who God made them to be, and for them to fulfill that potential. Trusting fully in Jesus Christ as His savior, he believes that God's plan for every individual is best for us, and we are most satisfied when we are worshipping Him. |