Another CrossTraining is in the books.
This past weekend, about 375 students from the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Western Wisconsin gathered in Alexandria, MN, for training, worship, and building community. It is an exhausting yet exciting weekend where many students start to internalize the reality that God has called each of them to their campuses to be missionaries in their classes, dorms, and jobs.
Like last year, I worked with a group of 11 students who are preparing for graduation. Our time together was spent discussing what the coming transitions in life mean for their relationships with God and others, their approach to finances, discerning God's will, and general expectations for the coming years. It is a special opportunity to pour in to these students as they're working through many concerns and anxieties. Among the many challenges coming out of the weekend was the call to be very mindful of how they can invest in younger students during their remaining months on campus while at the same time being intentional about drawing close to God given the challenges that come with the many transitions ahead.
Several students who attended CrossTraining took part in CrossRoads, a series of sessions throughout the weekend for those who were curious about Jesus, wanting to learn more about his life, death, and teachings. At least 11 students made decisions to follow Jesus. Praise the Lord for those transformed lives, and please be praying for these students as they re-enter campus this week and that God would bring some very supportive people alongside.
6 students from St. Olaf and 2 from Hamline were a part of this training, and I ask that you would also be praying for them. The weekend is packed full of information, and as they return to campus, clarity is needed for how to apply all that was learned.
Things like this past weekend can't happen without your prayers and support, so I thank you for all that you do.
