Camp Week In Brazil
Bem vindo! (Welcome!) This past week, we got to welcome campers into a fun Christ-centered week of camp. Although we are all tired, it was an absolute blast serving with the Lifeshapers. During the overnight camp, we had the opportunity to step into diverse roles of leadership and service. There was a lot to do…
Three Critical Tools for Connecting to Your Team
We have all likely seen variations of the same studies reflecting the major reasons why people leave their places of employment. It’s not the work, it’s not even the pay or benefits, it’s the relationship they feel they have with their supervisor. Many people feel, at best, a distance, and at worst, a disconnect, in…
“And He Will Be Called Immanuel…”
Right before thanksgiving break, our class had the opportunity to learn from Dr. Garland Vance. Something Dr. Garland challenged us with was the passage from Isaiah 7:14, which records the first proper name given to Christ. That name is Immanuel, which Matthew tells us means “God with us.” Why – Dr. Garland asked us –…