Last week Ryan started on his second year of online classes through Liberty University after taking a little break over the Summer. He is working on getting his BA in Religion with a minor in Intercultural Studies. So proud of his hard work and dedication while balancing both full time work & school. It's exciting to see how God is already using what Ryan is learning through Liberty with our high school small group. We have been meeting most Tuesday nights in our home for about a year now. Our lives have been so blessed by the students that come each week and it encourages me in my own walk. Many of our high school students in our group graduated this year and are journeying into a new and exciting phase of life. For some college, others career. Too many churches lose their youth once they move on to the college season of life and we refuse to see that happen. Next Saturday we are starting a college/career small group called "Shift" and hope to potentially guide and just do life with these 20 somethings. These years in a young adults life are key in forming their identity, world view and theology. As Chuck Bomar put it..."You're not seeking to grow a ministry-you're looking to develop a sustainable culture in which college-age people feel loved and a part of the church as a whole." As much as I have hated that this adoption has taken so long I can also see how God has still been faithful and has given us new opportunities to jump in and serve. Had we gotten a referral a long time ago we wouldn't have had the chance to be so blessed by sharing life with high schoolers and now college age. Thanks to all of you who have supported and encouraged us along the way!
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