Imitate Jesus

Imitate Jesus We equip believers to engage others like Jesus. It begins with an AWARENESS of fear. In November 2013 (before UVBO existed) we visited Casa de Belen.

In time our Bicycle repair skills grew and we repaired a mountain of broken bicycles with the support of Youth For Christ and Waldrons Outdoor Sports. In October 2016, we (UVBO) came under the umbrella of Umpqua Valley Youth For Christ. Since then we have began to invest into more of our communities youth while impacting individuals and families in need. After loosing our bike shop and drop-in cen

ter retail space in 2021, we entered the homes of our youth apprentices. It was then that we recognized there was a desperate need to support families, and that to meet the needs we would have to multiply our efforts. God gave us a desire to find and equip believers with a heart for the vulnerable. For several years God has lead us through the development of what has becoming known as Imitate Jesus. Imitate Jesus isn't so much a program or organization as it is a trauma informed discipleship framework and training opportunity for every believer. Because believer's can't engage what they do not see. We help them see fear like Jesus.

08/06/2026

It is normal to not "want to" be fully present. I often fail at it. I get deceived.

Thankfully God reminded me how much better it is to fully be with people then to doom scroll, or try to "complete" all the work around the house.

I almost didn't visit Ron. But God reminded me about when I recently paused my plans to engage a young man who felt the need to come see me. I paused to listen and ask discovering questions.

I shouldn't have been surprised, but God again had aligned things so perfectly. God provided a lead at an Oxford house (that happened to just open so rooms were available). God provided a lead for work (a position happen to have opened up that young man could fill). The reason I was even home was because God caused my appointment fell through.

When you choose to by FAITH, be fully present like CHIRST, don't be surprised if God works through you. Yes. Even you.

08/04/2026

Christians often forget this.

We need to be fully present in the lives of those around us in order to discover the why behind "bad" behaviors and beliefs.

When you notice or recognize a symptom, engage like CHRIST.

Care enough to ask questions.
Have a playful attitude when possible.
Right next to them is where you want to be positioned.
Into their eyes, is where you want to look.
Speak with a volume, tone, and cadence that reveals God's heart.
Touch people in a healthy way.

When we practice doing this by faith, God often reveals the why behind the "sinful" belief or behavior.

08/01/2026

Many believers avoid "bad" behaving people. They don't realize those around the CAN'T obey.

When we choose to be fully present, we position ourselves by faith to begin discovering why they can't.

I often discover that my neighbors do not understand the "law", have ever been taught the skills to "obey", or even have the resources to do the "right" thing.

Ministry begins by choosing to be fully present. By taking this step of faith, God changes us.

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07/28/2026

Prayer warriors unite!

IF you or your friends want to engage in prayer together for the mobilization of God's people in Douglas County, join the Prayer Force.

Go to imitateJesus.org and click "Start Here" if you interested.

07/24/2026

Many believers (us included) get decieved into passing up on what brings true joy. Namely... being fully present.

Like a child finding joy in participating in making a meal, believers find true joy in participating in what God is doing in the lives of those around them.

Like CHRIST, be fully present and experience the joy of God working through you.

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07/22/2026

Many believers can't see where God is working.

John 5:19 - Jesus said to them,"truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of His own accord, but only what He sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, the Son does likewise."

When believers choose to be fully present in the lives of others, they position themselves to discover where God is working.

When they see where God is working, they join in ministering like Jesus.

God desires to use every believer.
Let Him work through you by being fully present like CHRIST.

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07/14/2026

Believers choose to imitate Jesus by being fully present.

We do this:
1. by FAITH - Jesus says it's essential.

2. Because we Care - He gave us His heart.

3. To be a living sacrifice - We do so as an act of worship, even if our bodies don't want to.

When we choose to trust and let God lead us, we become more AWARE of fear like Jesus.






God is aware of fear and trauma, and their impact on creation.His heart is safety and peace for all mankind.Psalm 12:5 -...
07/11/2026

God is aware of fear and trauma, and their impact on creation.

His heart is safety and peace for all mankind.

Psalm 12:5 - I will place him in safety...



07/10/2026

A real life example of the power of full presence.

Without being able to disarm fear and connect (be fully present) with some bicycle commuters, I was unable to help them understand the seriously dangerous position they were putting themselves in by riding on the wrong side of the road.

Yelling "repent" did not change their behavior. In turn they looked at me with disgust, not fully understanding.

Your full presence can influence another's understanding. With understanding, behavior often changes.




07/09/2026

Being fully present is powerful. Learning to be requires being with Jesus.

As we grow to rest in Him and trust His ways, Jesus naturally transforms believers toward being more and more fully present.

The result? They are able to see the harvest's behavior (white) for what it is.

Are you able to see a hearts condition under the bodies behavior?
..wake up and look around. The fields are already ripe for harvest. -John 4:35




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