It was truly an awe-inspiring sight and experience to be a part of. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to help equip, encourage and work with students who have that kind of passion. The following weekend I got to take six of our athletes to the SEC Experience, where athletes from across the SEC came together as teammates in Christ and spent three days competing, praying, sharing and focusing on practicing the presence of God on and off the field of competition. I'm not sure there is any greater reward than being able to see God at work in the lives of those you love. It has been such a thrill to see them respond to God's call and then share it with others with great joy.
Summer school is under way.
Every Monday we have had a group of about 20 athletes meeting at the house to study Philippians and pray together. I've had groups of athletes over for fellowship, NBA playoffs and cookouts. It has been a blast getting to spend time with athletes in that way. Summer brings about some fun and creative ministry opportunities, not only with our athletes but with others visiting our campus. The past two weeks I have had the chance to share with close to 2000 campers who were here on campus for football, basketball and cheerleading camps.