The root word for inspire, spire, is the same as for the word breathe.
It also shares the root of the following words. These are their literal meanings:

Aspire – Desire Breath
Conspire – Breathe Together
Perspire – Breathe Through
Transpire –Breathe Beyond
Inspire – Breathe Into
Expire – Emit The Last Breath

The Church, the ministry itself should be an " Inspiracy" – a concerted effort to inspire a collective group. My hope is that people feel this when they hear me speak or read something I have written.


"And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost."
John 20:22

Armando's focus for ministry is to breathe life into the hearts of people.

"I hope that people who hear me speak or are involved in ministry or service with me will be inspired to become closer to Christ. If I do what He has called me to do, then when I walk away, the people whose lives I was privileged to touch will feel like they were touched by the love of God."

Here are some articles that you may find inspiring:
The Staying of James
The Day I Killed Joe
The Faith of Sherlock Holmes

You can also hear some of my messages at Mundhaus.com

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Armando is a youth pastor whose ministry is geared to empowering young men and women to see and reach their potential.

His teaching style and insight into youth culture has helped churches across America have more understanding and impact on the youth in their communities.

His training sessions’ focus on speaking to youth in a way that they can understand will help your staff communicate the timeless message of the gospel in this generation's language.

Armando has done youth and staff training and church consulting in Texas, Louisiana, Arizona, California, Mississippi, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, and Kentucky.

Armando has written youth and children’s and youth curriculum as well as training materials for youth conferences and church events.

He is also a creative consultant, writer, video producer, web and graphic designer with over 12 years in the advertising/marketing industry and extensive knowledge of traditional print media design. Armando reads professionally for the Collinsville Public Library as well as speaking nationally at youth and leadership conferences.

Armando currently resides in Collinsville, Illinois with his wife, Tinakay and three sons, Jonathan, Benjamin, and Brian.

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Armando's focus is on helping the church think outside of tradition and religion. He teaches and preaches practical Christianity that you can apply to your everyday life.

Comments:
"I honestly love your down to earth candidness. You do inspire one to think deep, and that is a good thing." Francis

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SPEAKING SCHEDULE:
Sundays - 18Twentysix - 10:00 am
2450 Pontoon Rd. - Granite City, IL 62040

Mondays - 18Twentysix - 7:00 pm
Various Locations - Visit 18twentysix.blogspot.com

Wednesdays - FlashPoint - 7:00 pm
2450 Pontoon Rd. - Granite City, IL 62040
Flashpointunited.com

Wednesdays in November & December - FasTrack Leadership
2450 Pontoon Rd. - Granite City, IL 62040
YouthPastorSchool.com

October 30, 2008 - 7:00 pm
Grounds for Discussion at Starbucks
{1261 Graham Rd., Florissant, MO 63031}
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Contact for engagement information. 618.444.2381
Armando is also available for international engagements.