By faaaaar the coolest part of what we do is getting to watch courageous students stand up in front of a classroom, a media center, a gym full of their student peers and share the good news and love of Jesus with lionhearted conviction. Their steadfast passion for God and undeniable compassion for their lost friends motivates them to loving action.

Yet, the administration at Liberty High School proved to be the most difficult in allowing our students to hold their outreach. One can’t even communicate all the opposition and struggle that Ryan and Lizzie, two junior twins, had to overcome. Long story short: after waiting 12+ weeks, they were granted permission the last day before Thanksgiving break to hold an outreach week the first day back. Yeah, not ideal.

While students usually start planning these events eight to ten weeks out, by God’s grace and the incredible determination of the truly remarkable students and their youth pastor, Paden Rogers, they put together a magnificent outreach week, despite continued pushback. It’s a story full of drama. It’s got everything—screaming principal, crying students, angry teachers, threats of writing the students up, district involvement, and a letter of support from the Congressman’s office. So fun! One student leader remarked, “Well, I guess if I'm going to get written up, it might as well be because I want my friends to meet Jesus.”