SWCHS Encounter

Head of School, Dan Beckering shared about the freedom we have in Christ because Christ knows us entirely. All of our lives our in the light of Christ and it is freedom.

Each house sent one representative to join a panel on community at SWCHS. Brian Goldie moderated.

Manny Mills shared his testimony with us as God rescued Him from sin and prison.

Greg Speck closed out our Spiritual Life Emphasis Week by challenging us to love and encourage those around us even when it might not be the easiest to do.

Greg gave the community ideas on how we can improve our family relationships to grow into the men and women God has made us to be.

Greg Speck opened our three day Spiritual Life Emphasis Week. He will be speaking Wednesday and Thursday as well.

Alumnus Liz Fronze was back on campus to share with us her story of graduating from SWCHS and God's call on her life working and loving in her community in Minneapolis. Liz worked with us to see how God moves us in places where we don't feel equipped or prepared but where the community needs care.

SWCHS alumnus Chris Rasmussen was back on campus to share some wisdom from life in college. Chris encouraged us to foster real relationships with God and those around us through some brotherly advice.

John Smith came to share his life story and challenge us to surround ourselves with good people and to be ok with God's plan for our lives.

Science teacher Dr. Ehresmann and alumnus Hunter Brown shared about their missions trip to Africa. Hunter also talked about God's calling in his life to pursue missions after high school.

Sammy Wanyonyi shared his story of meeting God in Kenya as a boy, hearing God's call and going out to do God's work in the world. He challenged us to See, Repent and Go!

A group of SWCHS teachers sat down to discuss the benefits and challenges to setting resolutions and goals.

Levi the Poet and Brian Goldie sat down to discuss poetry, Levi's testimony and the power of the God's incarnation.

Levi the Poet shared his testimony in poetry to start of Fall Focus.

Dr. Thor Benson shared the legacy of faith his grandfather left and challenged us to live in such a way as to make Christ attractive to those around us.

Stefan Van Voorst, director of one2one Minneapolis shared his experience of mentoring and living in Minneapolis during times of insecurity and turmoil. He challenged us to see how God is calling us to be willing to give up safety in order to help those around us.

Students and staff assembled to discuss how the jobs, school work and activities we engage in can both give life and create chaos for us. Hear from a variety of voices on how to better glorify God with our labors.

SWCHS Director of Spiritual Formation, Brian Goldie, challenges us to examine ideas in our lives we mistake for Christianity. Asking what is real Christianity?

In anticipation of the end of the year, Annebett Pettit talks about how to handle life changes from a Christian perspective.

Caden Winters shared God's faithfulness in the midst of the insecurities he has faced in his life. Caden is a senior at SWCHS and serves as the chaplain's teacher's assistant.

Cassie Charles gives insight into living with a disability and shares ways in which Christians can care for and interact with those with disabilities.

Brian Goldie sat down with Corey Magstadt after Encounter today to ask a few follow-up questions about his ministry and work with the homeless.

Corey Magstadt speaks on his own experience breaking down boundaries and biases within his faith and gives light to the importance of doing so in our own lives.

Brian Goldie sat down with Britton to ask questions sent in by the student body. Britton has been sharing with us during Spiritual Life Emphasis Week.

Britton Bishop is with SWCHS for our Spiritual Life Emphasis Week. He challenged us today to make God's word enough and to live our faith and not just talk about it.