The Spring Break Buzz is Back

It's not even close.  What's my favorite aspect of working for Moody Bible Institute? Spring Break!  But it may not be for the reasons you think.

You can feel it in our department the moment that we flip our calendars from February to March.  There is a buzz of anticipation and excitement as our staff members put the finishing touches on their upcoming trips.  The realization that we are only days away from leaving Chicago begins to sink in.  The stress and anxiety dissipates when we see the excitement in the eyes of our team members.  The excitement is contagious and the possibilities seem endless.

The component I love most about the Spring Break trips is working alongside Moody students.  These aren't any ordinary students.  Most students see Spring Break as a time to vacation and/or party.  The students that serve with us on these teams not only give up their Spring Break to serve, they have to raise financial support to do so.  I have been blessed time and again as I observe these students interact and minister across the globe.  I am equally blessed when I sit and listen to the future ministry goals of these ambitious ministers.  They are young.  They are passionate.  And if you're not careful, their unfiltered zeal may end up rubbing off on you.

So where am I leading these students to?  This year, I have the privilege of leading another Moody team to Scotland. If working with students is my favorite aspect of these trips, then working cross-culturally and internationally is my second favorite aspect.  Over the years I've been to several countries.  Each trip has challenged my mind and my worldview and my Christianity.  I witnessed firsthand that God is so much bigger than the United States of America.  It gives me a better mental image of Revelation seven where people from every nation, from all tribes and languages, stand before the throne of God in great adoration. Each trip is stored away in my heart as a small piece of the grand picture of God's people in eternity.

Finally, I love Spring Break at Moody because.... well, it's two weeks long!  The longer the break, the more ministry we can be involved in.  The more relationships we can build.  It's more opportunity to see God at work and we are anxious to see God at work.

Please keep my team members in prayer. Their names are: Norman Murphy, Nate Parker, Vanessa Criswell, Becca Lufkin, and Kenny King.  We will keep you posted!!!!