Worth
the Wait is a ministry designed to educate and emphasize the
importance of sexual purity until marriage. With so many mixed
signals given to students about relationships, it is important that
the church clearly enunciate the biblical truth on this tough
subject.Paul Abner started WTW in 1993, just after the beginning
of the nationwide abstinence movement called True Love Waits. Worth
the wait programs with Paul as the featured speaker, have been held
coast to coast in over 20 denominations. Worth the Wait has been on
the front lines of the nationwide movement to educate students and
families on the purpose, benefits and biblical foundation of sexual purity
since its inception.
Worth the wait has found extraordinary success in helping
students maintain sexual purity for a number of reasons:
- Paul’s Personal Experience
Paul was 46 when he was married for the first time. His experience
in the crazy world of dating and relationships makes him uniquely
qualified to address the issues students and single adults face. His
love story with Missy is inspirational and has been an
encouragement to many.
- Parental Support
One of the key elements of a Worth the Wait program is the
inclusion of parents. Because of the different
forces fighting for the student’s heart, it is important that
parents be empowered to communicate comfortably and provide
support for a commitment to purity.
- Worth the Wait Is User-friendly For Churches and Youth
Pastors
We have all of the things you need to put together a memorable and
life-changing program for your church. Besides Paul’s dynamic speaking, we
have curriculum, study manuals, purity rings and themed t-shirts.
Your time is valuable, and we help save you time.
- Worth the Wait Handles a Tough Subject Tastefully
The majority of churches we work with have us back on an annual or
bi-annual basis
because we speak directly, but never do anything to embarrass.
Paul Abner has been involved in youth ministry for over 25 years.
After serving for 15 years as youth pastor at Lakeside Church in
Oklahoma City, he started Worth the Wait Ministries in 1993
to promote sexual purity. Worth the Wait teaches students the
practicality of sexual purity and leads students to commit to
abstinence until marriage.
Paul also instructs parents on how to teach purity through The
Moral Compass, a program he authored. The Moral Compass
was used statewide in Oklahoma in 2003. He has also written:
- Worth the Wait Instructional Manuals
- Worth the Wait Program Guide
- The Moral Compass
Paul has now done Worth the Wait programs in over 600 churches in
over 20 denominations. Hundreds of thousands of students have gone through the
Worth the Wait program.
Paul has extensive experience in both youth communication and
sanctuary pulpit ministry. Because of this, he can do both youth
programs and Sunday sanctuary services effectively.
Paul was married to his wife, Missy, in 2003. In 2006 he became a
father for the first time at age 49. When not traveling,
he volunteers as a tennis coach at Putnam City North High School in
Oklahoma City. Paul has volunteered at PCN since 1987 and has helped
coach 3 state championship teams and 2 state runners up teams,
numerous Division I and Division II players.
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