Student Missions blog: Something I have been realizing the past few weeks is that God speaks back. My team and I have been taking intentional time to listen and hear what the Holy Spirit has to say and who he wants us to engage.

Student Missions Blog: The other night, I met with an international student, and we went to a favorite spot of his on the edge of campus. We spoke about his time here in America as we drank Turkish tea in special glasses.

Student Missions Blog: I didn’t expect to bond with other students who only days prior had been strangers. I didn’t anticipate confiding in one another about the ways in which we feel convicted, tempted and blessed.

Student missions blog: I had to depend solely on God to explain who Jesus is, since my words would never be enough. I had to depend solely on the name of Jesus, and his name was more than enough.

Student Mission Blog: I came down here to the Texas/Mexico border thinking I wouldn’t be able to relate in any way to the people. But God knew why I was placed here.

A Go Now Mission team served in East Asia over Christmas break, working in a city where more than 1 million college students live and study.

Student Missions Blog: Delaware is approximately 1,640 miles from Texas, 7,266 miles from China, 7,976 miles from Taiwan and 964 miles from the Bahamas. However, it all seemed so much closer not long ago.

Student Missions blog: Go Now Orientation Weekend was life-changing. I thought I knew pretty much how everything was going to go. Then I allowed myself to learn and grow.

Student Missions blog: I had my plan already in mind. I would go on a trip close to home, one that was inexpensive and convenient for me. In my mind, the only discovery I would be making was finding a way to go on the trip I had my mind set on. Less than two days later, I had discovered so much more.

Student Missions Blog: We were tasked to walk around the mall and find a person we could engage in a meaningful conversation. Out of the 200 or so people at the food court, a young woman in a bright yellow hoodie eating alone at the end managed to grab my attention.

Student Missions Blog: It has been nine years post-earthquake, and Haiti is still recovering from it. A lot of people in the rural areas do not have access to basic medical care. So, meeting their needs and being able to help alleviate some of their pain was gratifying. 

Student Missions Blog: I have a heart for children and babies. Throughout the week in New York, I never really got the opportunity to work with young kids. Even though I had an amazing week, I felt like something was missing.