SWCHS Encounter

Director of Spiritual formation kicked off the year of encounters asking us to consider how we at types overplay or underplay our suffering and how we can bear burdens together.

DJ Bennyk shared his musical talent and then pushed us to find our identity in Christ.

SWCHS Director of Operations helped us process through decision making and how to rely on God while making choices, big or small.

Spiritual life committee leaders share their vision for the year to start off our year in Encounter.

SWCHS | Senior Sendoff by SWCHS Encounter

SWCHS student Savannah Blohowiak shared her testimony with the student body.

Student Testimonies by SWCHS Encounter

Brian Goldie | What are you wearing? by SWCHS Encounter

Salt Company staff from the Twin Cities college ministry group were on site encouraging students to make plans for how they will grow spiritually in life after high school.

Head of School, Dan Beckering, shared about how spiritual disciplines have impacted his spiritual journey and encouraged the students to develop fasting and prayer in their lives.

Carter Coughlin shared his testimony of growing up in a Christian environment and then meeting God as he was playing for the NY Giants.

We have been honored to have Dr. Aaron Howard on campus for fall focus this year. Unfortunately the recording from his second message did not record properly and the audio was not captured. We apologize for the frustration and we were looking forward to sharing his message with you. If you have questions about Dr. Howard's message please reach out to Dan Beckering or Brian Goldie.

Dr. Aaron Joshua Howard, professor at Lipscomb University, kicked out Fall Focus with passionate reminder of the unity and power found in Jesus.

Sandhya Oaks shared her story of adoption, growing up and learning her name and identity in Christ.

Hope Academy Head of School, Russ Gregg shared how God moved him to live with radical generosity and how it has affected him and the world around him.

SWCHS receptionist Abbie Johnson shares her story and how Jesus has stayed with her through the challenges of life.

Super Bowl champion, Ben Utecht shared his story of struggle and pursuit of God in his athletic and musical careers.

River Valley lead campus pastor, Terry Parkman, was on campus encouraging us to pursue the dreams that God has given us.

Director of Spiritual Formation, Brian Goldie, shared with the SWCHS community challenging use to purse our identity in the One who names us.

Three of the members of the class of 2025 shared some stories with the student body encourage us to make the most of this year.

SWCHS Social Studies teacher shared about how God has helped him navigate the complicated relationship he has had with work.

Teachers Greg Sayuk and Dan Ehresmann share from their experiences with divorce to encourage students who may be facing divorces in their families.

Tony Lee, the Salt Company director for St. Paul, brought Hope Adebayo and David Ayeni, St. Thomas football players, to SWCHS to talk about living for Christ in college. They encouraged us to make that choice now and not wait for a day in the future.

Grace Church Senior Pastor Troy Dobbs was on campus to provide seven practical tests we can use to see if our faith and relationship with Jesus is growing.

Mr. Haag encouraged us to discipline ourselves when things are good in times so we are ready when things get hard.