Beginning to Close

Graduating brings so many new changes. One, of which, is feeling phased out of my involvement in Campus Crusade.

I have been involved with Crusade since my freshman year. I joined leadership second semester, and started leading a Bible study my sophomore year. I have had numerous more opportunities to serve through student staff the past two years. I am not wanting to brag on myself here; I am wanting to show that I have invested a huge portion of my time in college to this ministry. And now I feel like my time is ending.

Tonight, I sat in a room with student leaders planning for outreach and Bible studies in the upcoming fall. I was amazed at their ideas and hopes for the fall. The ideas they came up with were exactly along the lines of our mission. They were invested in planning, and I think they are going to make amazing Bible study leaders, and I know they will each have a huge influence for Christ.

I have spent time with the girls I disciple this week, and I have found myself challenged by the various people they are praying for and the ideas they have for sharing their faith. I was telling one of them, today, that it is easy to want to lead someone who is obviously behind you and needs your wisdom - however, even though it's hard and convicting, it's so much more incredible to disciple someone who is going to be a better leader than you were.

My time is ending. These students don't need me to lead them. They are leading others, and God is using them in incredible ways. I am sad, because my involvement in Cru impacted my time in college to such a great extent, but it is so encouraging to see the future generations continue to pursue students with the desire that everyone on campus would know someone who passionately follows Jesus Christ.