“As one of the church leaders we met this week put it- we are helping deliver hope to people. Though the landscape has changed and will not return to the way it was before in any of our lifetimes, God still cares for and sees the people who remember the way things used to be. “

“In short, we've been having a great time and have been encountering God in the lives of the people we're with. Everyone has been so incredibly kind to us, and we're so grateful for the opportunity we’ve been given to be here and be blessed in the ways we have. “

“Regardless of the name on our building or letterhead, our calling and passion has always been to lift up the name of Jesus so that college students find life in Him.” — Ryan Ford

“There has been a lot of service, spiritual growth, and community building already on this trip, and we're really looking forward to what the rest of the trip will look like!”

“Don’t be mistaken. These words from Paul are not telling us that our labor is in vain. While God is the one who gives the growth, still Paul planted. Still, Apollos watered. It is God’s great invitation to us to join in His work.“ - Bekah Beck Dixon

“And in the face of that, I can do nothing but offer praise to God, for healing us, for giving the growth, for turning mourning into dancing.“ - Ashley Palmer

“Developing Christian community is not as effortless as I once thought, but also not as hard as some folks may think. From what I have experienced, it takes time, intentional action, and a whole lot of prayer.” - Robert Dixon

“In short, Wesley is praying more than I've ever seen it pray before, and that has made all the difference in us…To be a faithful and flourishing community of Christians is to be a praying one. I've tried it both ways; this praying way is life-giving.” - Philip Matherne

“When we live like death is victorious, we live in division. But the risen King calls us to live. To weep, and to wipe away one another’s tears. To laugh. To feast. To love one another deeply. And to testify to the resurrected King of Kings, who has conquered death, who is coming soon. “ - Ashley Palmer

“So let us hear Jesus asking us, “What is it that you want?” And let us lay our desires out before Him in prayer. He will hear us, and He will guide us in His great love.” - Jamie Palmer

“God is doing something new in John chapter 8. It springs forth through the person of Jesus Christ. It looks like forgiveness of sins, and no condemnation for this woman.” - Tayt Thomas

“…to resist our temptations, we need to focus on God, give Him praise, and bless Him. When we do that, we not only empty out the power of our temptations, but we let God fill that space instead.” - Earl Raue

“… there is sin in our lives that prevents us from bearing fruit, but repentance is the way to combat sin and build our spirits back up.” - Micah Young