August Blog (part 2)


Welcome back to my ministry updates blog!!

A lot has happened since my last update. The past few weeks have been filled with so many memories, fun times, and awesome God moments. 

Three weeks ago, FOCUS took 150 student leaders on a retreat called SICM (Student Institute of Campus Ministry) to learn about how to make the most of student ministry and form strong bonds. Many topics were covered in lectures held on the beautiful Camp Eagle campsite, including how to form spiritual friendships, how to plan for Core (small groups), and how to do outreach on diverse campuses. One of my favorite moments was going on the 3,000-foot zip line with some new friends!


After getting back home from SICM, we jumped right into Welcome Week at SMU and TWU Dallas. Every day had a fun event planned - a Coffee House set up on Monday, Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag on Tuesday, Fireside Hangout on Wednesday, Thursday Night Fellowship on Thursday, and mini-golf at Top Golf on Friday. We met so many new students on campus and had great turnouts at every event. God was faithful to bring many students around, especially freshmen looking for a solid community to join in their new season of life. 

One of the things I am the most excited for during my time here at the apprenticeship is the classes. Old Testament has already taken us through the book of Deuteronomy and learning how to look at these books through the eyes of the Israelites. We’ve also started miscellaneous classes with senior FOCUS staff who have had many years of experience doing campus ministry and working with past apprentices. I’m excited to learn good ministry practices from these people, like how to be intentional with rest, how to be an effective spiritual leader, and how to balance a budget well. 

Something I will be including at the end of my blogs is a student testimony from one of our campuses. Here’s a testimony from Kailey at UNT!

Thank you so much for your prayers for what I’m doing for God’s Kingdom here at FOCUS, He’s doing some amazing things!

God Bless,

Ashlyn

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