3 things i've learned...

1. ciy is COMPLETELY different when you come as an adult. people treat you different, you have a different role, and your outlook on the whole production is different. i have a brand new appreciation for Hutch and the adult leaders at wcc. they are some of the most focused and loving people i've ever come across. todd has built himself an amazing adult staff which leads to a phenomenal youth group.

2. ministry is hard. (duh, i know) still, all week i felt a pull on me that told me i was not cut out for this kind of work. that i'm not focused enough, that i don't relate well, and that i'm not good at teaching. i was given lots of encouragement to help reject these thoughts, but at the same time, it's just hard.

3. the grand canyon is big. like looking at the stars, staring at the ocean, or sitting around a campfire, the world slows down and you start to see small glimpses of God. worship at ciy was incredible, but worship at the grand canyon was an experience to remember.