Hello friends, we are only 6 weeks away before the beginning of the new semester! So, how am I spending my time over the summer? Raising up leaders, reading books that sharpen and encourage me, spending time with students in worship, preaching, and spending a little extra time with Hayli and Lucy. Raising up leaders right now looks like studying the bible one on one with a few of the guys that I'll have the pleasure of doing ministry alongside in the fall. Namely Josh Krause, Austen Nash, and Chris Mwerma. These are all guys that have shown a serious interest in knowing God and becoming like Jesus. I'm so excited for them to be a witness for Christ on their college campus as they lead core! Chris is the guy in blue above, he's a great connector and really gifted at making people feel included. He also sets the pace for the rest of our students in being an avid learner. Austen and Josh are the guys on the left in the pictures above. Earnest young men, strong of character,