Shayla's Ministry Blog

Howdy, all! I'm excited to share some updates with y'all, but please first read Michael's testimony. He's such a sweet UNT guy. God has done much in his life the last few years to shape him. Winter Retreat:  We just had our annual winter retreat and it was one for the books. We had 700+ people attend, worship sets went longer every single time because the students would start singing again, the teaching sessions were so good and helped our students mature, and I'm personally so thankful to God. We've had so much new growth that it feels so hard to keep up and chaotic at times, but it's clear that the Lord is doing something much bigger and he's graciously allowing us to be part of it.  One of my favorite things that happened from weekend was hearing hundreds of college students sing "I have decided... to follow Jesus..." With much dancing and praising and singing. Since we've been back we've had the highs and lows of ministry. Everythin...

Happy New Year, all! I'm excited to share snippets from the past holiday season. First, our student alumni testimony:  December was a good and chaotic month. There were many Christmas parties (students, staff, family), a stomach bug that took Grant and I out (and much of our denton staff) for several days, prayerful enrichment, and some much needed down time. Thank you each for following along, praying along, and giving along. Below are some snapshots:  This is a picture I took of my little brother, Damon, my SIL Mikayla, and my nephew/godson, Paxton! My mom got us all matching pajamas for Christmas eve. I would've included the group photo, but it didn't turn out very good. Each shirt implies that we each committed some type of Christmas crime and are being held in a correctional facility in the North Pole. I love my family.  Speaking of my SIL, she got baptized in early December. Her and Damon have been involved in maturing their faith and becoming leaders in the TRACK m...