We know that the summer can be a time for huge growth... and we also know that it can be a time of getting disconnected from Jesus, falling back into old habits, and losing the vision for impact. vSTP will provide you with sustained community and focused encouragement to continue your spiritual journey. Students in the Blue Ridge Navs will be scattered across the region, country, and the world this summer, yet we have the opportunity to "not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of return is drawing near" (Heb. 10:24-25).
This summer, we are going to be asking the question together, "WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE THE DISTINCT PEOPLE OF GOD... at this time in our history and in the contexts in which we find ourselves?" You may find yourself at home with your family, in the office for an internship, or on the basketball court at your neighborhood park. By giving practical tools, instruction, guidance, and accountability, we want to help you be in the world, but not of it! In a word, our summer theme is: DISTINCT.
If you register for vSTP you can expect:
Dates: June 7 - July 16
Location: Mostly zoom, local meetings in person where applicable (i.e. meet up together for NavNight or team check-ins), occasional region-wide in-person gatherings at central locations for fun!
This summer, we are going to be asking the question together, "WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE THE DISTINCT PEOPLE OF GOD... at this time in our history and in the contexts in which we find ourselves?" You may find yourself at home with your family, in the office for an internship, or on the basketball court at your neighborhood park. By giving practical tools, instruction, guidance, and accountability, we want to help you be in the world, but not of it! In a word, our summer theme is: DISTINCT.
If you register for vSTP you can expect:
- DEPTH IN THE WORD >> "Is not my word like fire," declares the Lord, "and like a hammer that breaks a rock into pieces." (Jer. 23:29) God's Word is effective for transforming lives. You will be encouraged and challenged to be rooted in the Scriptures both individually and alongside others.
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- HABITS OF RESILIENCE >> “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:58) We will help you become resilient disciples in the midst of our present challenging circumstances.
- DEPTH WITH PEOPLE >> "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity." (Col. 4:5) We will challenge you to engage deeply with the people with whom you live, work, and play. You will get practice and will be encouraged to take risks by asking intentional questions to family, serving neighbors, and praying for co-workers. Think of how God could ignite Gospel movements through you this summer!
Dates: June 7 - July 16
Location: Mostly zoom, local meetings in person where applicable (i.e. meet up together for NavNight or team check-ins), occasional region-wide in-person gatherings at central locations for fun!