6 This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.8 So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord… 2 Timothy 1
Thank you for partnering with me as I step out in faith to use the gifts and passions God has given me to be a teacher/educator in schools and churches across Illinois, Wisconsin and wherever He might lead.
I am upholding and contending for the biblical worldview when it comes to family, marriage, love, sex and relationships in public and private schools (and in churches). It is a privilege to empower thousands of students, parents and educators with this positive message –instilling hope, building character and equipping them to live out the value and purpose God has given them. Though government funding was taken away this Fall—we have still have an open door in many schools (even new ones) of equipping the next generation with the message of abstinence & the value of marriage. This year we are able to get into new schools in the Waukegan district which is so in need of this. 
Last week at Juarez Middle School an eighth-grade girl shared in class that her father left her family when she was young. When I asked the students what the number one negative pressure is that they are going to face in the next year or so –this same girl said that it was to be pressured into sexual activity. She was taking notes and very engaged and encouraged as we went through the Gameplan that specifically equips her to resist that pressure and to make a plan for healthy relationships and abstinence. She represents a generation who has not rejected this message but has actually never heard it. The response of students and teachers continues to be very open and positive.
There are also mixed messages and much apprehension in the church when it comes to upholding biblical truth regarding sexuality, purity, dating and marriage. I will continue to equip parents and students in the context of church as well as those in schools as I visit various churches as a guest speaker. Your support will enable me to do this.
I am still discipling a group of students in Christ as we meet to go through the book of Romans together. I am also regularly teaching God’s Word & preaching the gospel at the Great Lakes Naval Base (with Cru). Last week I had the privilege to share Christ and teach on the topic of spiritual warfare to over 900 recruits (in boot camp) at the weekly chapel. Over 60 of them responded to trust Christ with their lives for the first time. We had a chance to personally pray with them afterwards. Praise the LORD!
All your financial support for me through CMN will be tax-deductible. It is simple and easy to give —you could give monthly or maybe just a one time end of the year gift that will propel us into the new year. I am trusting God for your support as it may constitute over 80% of my annual salary in 2026. You can register as a donor or give as a guest at this link https://cmnetwork.denarionline.com/Donate/?missionary=WestAnth
Thank you so much for your prayers and partnership as I take this step to continue to use the gifts that the LORD has given me for His glory and His kingdom’s purposes. Please reach out to me with any questions you have about this. Either way, Debby and I are so grateful and blessed by your support.
