20/20 Conference

This weekend Crosspoint took 50 college students to a 20/20 collegiate conference at Southeastern Seminary. We had the chance to hear great speakers like Danny Akin, Matt Chandler, David Platt, and J.D. Greear. This was my third time attending the 20/20 conference and every time I go I leave challenged, convicted, and encouraged. I'll post more on what I learned when things sink in and I have time to process. For now, enjoy a few pictures taken by Sammi Fife.

Students in the chapel

Hanging out and talking before one of the speakers

The whole group!

Fall Getaway

Last weekend was our college "Fall Getaway" at Crosspoint. I wasn't able to go last year because I was in London and so I really enjoyed it this year! We spent Friday-Sunday morning at Camp McCall and then returned to Clemson in time for church on Sunday morning. I really enjoyed getting to know new faces and spending time with girls from Hilton Head last summer!  Here's a few pictures taken by Sammi (I forgot to bring my camera!):

Camp McCall...it was beautiful!

Sam and Jackson and I....I already miss them!

Kelsey, Meaghan, and I on the swingshot, I was nervous but it was so much fun!

Jackson and I :)

20/20 Conference at Southeastern

This past weekend I went to the 20/20 conference at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest.  I had the chance to hear two of my favorite pastors/writers speak: Mark Driscoll and C.J. Mahaney.  They were both so challenging.  I'm still processing everything I learned this weekend.  You can watch videos of the talks or subscribe to the podcast here. I would highly reccomend doing so, it will definitely encourage you!

A few of the most challenging thoughts/comments from the conference were:

• "If your church were to leave the community, would the community miss you?" -Mark Driscoll
  
• The Church should be a city within a city- we should not mirror the culture or hide from culture.
• Where is the Lord calling you to redeem?
• In reference to Mark 14, extravagent devotion to the Savior is an evidence of a genuine conversion. (C.J. Mahaney)
• Custom devise a plan to survey the cross every day.
• Sin problems are actually worship problems. (Mark Driscoll)
• The Bible should be read as a Grand Narrative and not an anthology or collection of stories. (Dr. Steve McKinion)
• In reference to 1 Corinthians 13, the Gospel comes to life by love. (Daniel Akin)

Another great part of the weekend is that I got to spend time with friends from Clemson and catch up with friends I haven't seen in a while!  Here are a few pictures from the weekend:

Claire and I

Brooke and I

GraceAnna and I- I have missed her being in Clemson dearly!