The semester begins

Monday was the start of classes for all Fredonia students... but for me it was the day I finished my coursework. I officially turned in my thesis on Tuesday and am now done with my Masters in Education, although my graduation date in May 2013. I'm ahead of schedule by finishing a few days earlier than I planned.... anyway back to the rest of the students. As the jar busting post states (which you should read first), students are preparing to serve God in many different ways. Some students, like Danielle, will be posting on this blog to update you on how they're responding to the challenges God's placed in their heart: often as a result of the service trip or Urbana. They're stepping up into leading and branching out into different unreached sections of the campus and world. A few ideas of what's coming: Bowling and real friendships with international students set up in partnership with the International Education Office, a new 22+ small group to reach the older undergrad students, 3+ people inviting curious friends to Groups Investigating God, and the AIDS caregiver kit build. If you can pray for these new leaders as they step up and out of their comfort zone and for success in their ministries, they would appreciate it. While I did have the chance to be the staff worker (as shown here: http://vimeo.com/25837758) challenging the students, I am growing more excited as I prepare myself for campus. I'm reading up on leadership development and how to start new ministries while also strengthening myself and raising support through fundraising and training. Since I'm passionate about developing leaders, I plan to help grow the ministry on campus by growing more leaders and supporting them as they reach out in faith. Please be praying for all of the things happening on campus and for me as I prepare off campus raising my support.