Shayla's Ministry Blog

 Ciao! Hey guys, it's been a heck of a summer. I'm excited to download y'all on the amazing things I've experienced as a result of God's provision. First, please read the student testimony from Jonathan at Richland College.  The Truth and Beauty Project: Christian Immersion trip to Rome: For 6 days in June, a group of 13 including focus alumni, current focus students, and myself and Grant traveled to Rome for a Spiritual Formation Immersion. There's a non-profit that one of our Denton alumni is connected to called the Truth and Beauty and Project. The founders of this non-profit are passionate about young adults intentionally living out their faith to the Lord through their vocation. This trip is aimed helping young people discern the direction God is calling them to, empowering young people to be faithful with the talents God has given them to bless others, and to mature them in their faith through connecting with historical Christianity in Rome via Christian a...

Student Testimony:  This month's is very special; comes from a UNT gal named Lili! Please read her story.  SICM 2024:  This year was a very special SICM! Our staff was asked to partially teach and we sent our biggest group ever; 150! I was asked to teach a breakout session and I shared about Lifelong Faithfulness. To prepare, I had several long conversations with people who had been living faithfully for a long time. One big takeaway for me is that I need to spend more time talking with older people on the phone. It was an enriching experience for me. Please be praying for the students who went, that they would take more ownership of their faith, and see themselves as lights to our campuses. Pray that they stick with community this summer, and that they would continue in their empowerment from the Spirit to make a difference for the Lord.  Thank y'all!  Below are some pictures I took at SICM!  End of the week at the Friday Night Fellowship at Western Washin...