Endorsements for Youth Read Sacred Texts Worldwide
Religious, youth, and business leaders across the globe have voiced support for Youth Read Sacred Text Worldwide.
Bishop Bob Farr
Bishop, Missouri Annual Conference, The United Methodist Church
"I fully recommend this program to encourage future generations everywhere to daily read the scriptures... to be grounded in faith, leadership and service as we all seek to make new disciples of Jesus Christ and transform the world."
David L. Steward
Founder and Chairman, Worldwide Technology
"I am honored to support the mission of Youth Read Sacred Texts Worldwide, encouraging our next generation to read the sacred Scriptures of the Bible."
Lana McCarty & Christopher B. Smith
Vice-President & Secretary, Metro-East Interfaith Partnership
"Engagement with sacred texts can help young people explore questions of faith, meaning, purpose, character, compassion, and service."
Mary Pedersen
Interfaith Relations Specialist, Interfaith Partnership of Greater St. Louis
"Immersion in sacred text allows readers to learn how to find peace and comfort during difficult times of their lives."
Dr. Roger Drake
President, Central Methodist University
"I am excited that our campus will be the first university in the world to officially participate in Youth Read Sacred Texts…It gives [young people] the opportunity to read sacred texts, deepen their faith, strengthen their character, and develop as leaders who strive to make our world a better place"
Quotations are drawn from full written endorsements provided to Scouts Read Sacred Texts Worldwide and may be lightly excerpted for length.