Timothy Award Recipients

"Dave has made an outstanding contribution to NYI at all levels. He viewed every opportunity as a pleasure and a privilege to serve God and the church."

"Jim and Gail have taken in youth who have been homeless and opened up their home with warmth until they were able to find a place to live."

"Richard and Dee have given much of their lives to molding and shaping the youth of our church. They truly exemplify the life of Christ."

"Delorias has worked in summer camps as counselor, dorm mom, and in the kitchen and snack shack. Her burden for the youth of the district is obvious."

"LouAnn's commitment to God's calling is an inspiration to all of us who know her. The fruits of her faithfulness can now be seen all around our church."

"God used Michael to encourage and recruit new youth leaders so that the district NYI was a district-shared responsibility. He lightened the load of everyone involved with district NYI."

"His investment in the youth was far beyond the call of duty in both time, as well as his personal resources."

"Wally has always had a special heart for young people and a desire to be involved in their lives so that they might have an opportunity to know Jesus."

"Nathan exemplified a Christ-like spirit throughout his life, setting forth an example that the youth and others could follow."

"Paul was a visionary youth leader who believed in global youth ministry which was exemplified in 1974 with the World Youth Congress, first held in Switzerland. Among his many contributions to youth ministry during his tenure as the executive secretary of Nazarene Young People's Society, now called Nazarene Youth International, he also established Nazarene Evangelistic Ambassadors (Youth in Mission) and International Institute (Nazarene Youth Conference)."

*Paul Skiles was the first recipient of the Timothy Award.