Our Team

Our team is composed of 31 students and 14 staff members. Our staff members all take charge of different teams such as prayer, evangelism, men’s/women’s time, etc. Halfway through the trip, our staff will be leaving, and the mission will become completely student led. Once a week we’ve had Family Nights, where the goal is to become more intentional with each other. Through times like these I’ve really enjoyed getting to know some of our staffers but have been more reluctant in leaning into the other students. I hope to seen have an earnest desire to get to know these brothers and sisters.

There has also been time set apart for men and women’s time. This has been a great time of learning as we dive into the significance of being a man. I’ve never considered the intentionality that God had in creating me in regard to my gender and it’s been very interesting.

While here, we have been assigned disciplers and small groups. I’m still against this idea of such a structured and systematic form of discipleship. I feel that these relationships should be formed naturally and not having any choice in the matter made me fear lack of authenticity. However, God has been faithful and given me a heart for these brothers. I meet with my discipler and small group weekly and it’s been amazing to grow in relationship despite my previous doubts.

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

Romans 12:9-13