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When Église Nouvelle Vie (New Life Church) opened its doors in 1993 on the south shore of Montreal, 50 saints called the charismatic church home. Today, it’s become an army of more than 5,000 service-minded believers making a difference in a nation where less than 20 percent of the population attends a church service on a regular basis.

Madeline Mims has served as an Olympic chaplain for 24 years. When she travels to London for the 2012 Games, it will be her seventh time to fill that role. But strangely, as experienced as the former gold medalist is, she has no idea what to expect.

Please don’t ignore the mandate to disciple young people.