Embracing The God That Embraces Us

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, eager to become more like Jesus.

Lucy continues to fill my heart with so much joy. Not a day goes by that I'm not grateful to God for her simple existence. Thank you for helping us to provide a home for her!

A couple of the books I've been reading over the summer to help sharpen me to lead more effectively in the fall. What have you been reading? I'd love to hear about it!

Lastly, I had the opportunity to preach at summer focus a few weeks ago, I got to talk about the reality of God's great love for us. Several students mentioned that it was helpful for them. Feel free to watch the whole service and watch our college students worship or skip forward to the 26 minute mark to listen to my sermon.https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2171444294

And lastly I am still raising my support for this year, and am still about $900 a month short of my goal. If you know someone that would be excited to hear about how God is working in campus ministry please let me know. Or if you would like to make an increase in your partnership or make a special one time gift you can do so at this link anytime. https://anyfocus.churchcenter.com/giving/to/austin-gage

Love you all, don't forget to check out the student testimony below!

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