July 2025 update

 Howdy all! 

As summer winds down (ish), we're gearing up for a metaphorical marathon with the start of the school year in August. First, our student testimony. Please take a moment to read Christina's story! 


Some Summer photos:

Cathryn and I were having a work day. When she was done with her work, I would occasionally hear "Mmm yesss, so good!". Very wholesome and silly of her. The book she is reading is one I highly recommend: Room for Good Things to Run Wild by Josh Nadeau. It's about embracing sanctification, especially in the ordinary. 

Our Denton staff for the upcoming year! Gotta love the luchador painting in the back. Casey Hopper (bottom left), Hannah Edwards (middle left), and Hannah Winkler (middle right), are our new apprentices in Denton. I'm very excited to be working with them this year! 

My friends and I at the beach! We went looking for crabs at night and boy did we find some. 

Grant holding his baby nephew, Merrick! This was such a sweet time. Kristen and Kyle have partnered with me in ministry ever since they've known me. It was good to spend time with them and for us to get to hold baby Merrick for a whole afternoon. Apparently, Merrick looks like Grant as a baby. Very surreal. 

Spending time with my family for the 4th of July weekend in Oklahoma. This is my little brother and his son (my nephew and godson!). Everybody loves baby Paxton the most but Paxton loves PopPop the most. Nothing drives my mom crazier! 


Thank you all for praying and giving! This is going to be an exciting year. Our whole staff is deeply comforted knowing we have all of you supporting us. Please be praying for us to steward the renewal that's happening on these campuses well :) 

Shayla 

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