A story of a witnessing community from Evan Smith, campus staff at York College:
“I don’t want to grow up…and college is a great place to not grow up!”
These words were at once saddening and beautiful to hear from one member of our Vision Team. Saddening, because it is so true — college has, for many, become a context in which to put off responsibility for choices, to relax and just be “infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching by the cunning and craftiness of people.” (Ephesians 4:14)
But it was also beautiful to hear because of the context — our Vision Team was beginning to share some of the fears and struggles they face looking at their calling for the upcoming year. For this student, it was tempting to long for a time with no cares or responsibility, but also no influence or leadership for the renewal of the campus. As she and others learned to share their fears openly with each other, I could almost see the bonds of community forming. We prayed for her, and each other — “be strong and courageous” as Jesus leads on…
