Teaching ESL, construction, orphanage work, youth work, medical work, nursing, nanny, media relations, assistant deaning, friendship evangelism, teaching elementary or high school, social work...possibilities are endless!
Music
International, Christian
Movies
The Mission, of course.
Television
Mission Spotlight
Books
Bible, Passport to Mission, "SM Handbook," Bruchko
Heroes
Jesus; Rebeca Clay-Flores; Gayle Moore; Andrea Keele; Kristina Dunn; Crystal Kablanow; Nate Dubs; Amanda Jehle; SM Club Officers; Student Missionaries--past, present, future; and all the missionary greats.
About me: The Student Missions program at Southern Adventist University began in 1969 with one Student Missionary. Since then, over a thousand students have taken out a school year or summer to follow the calling God has placed in their hearts to serve around the nation and the world. The Student Missions program exists to help these students find their place to serve, and support them throughout the experience.
TO BE AN SM...
Take some time to pray, have a chat with a former SM, check out some mission websites (like www.southern.edu/studentmissions, and www.hesaidgo.net), and come by the Campus Ministries office and sign up to get started on the application paperwork. We are always happy to answer any questions you might have along the way, or just talk through the decision with you. From paperwork, the Student Missions Orientation class and retreat, fundraising, and obtaining tickets and visas, we want to help the process go as smoothly as possible for you.
CURRENT SMs...
To our heroes currently in the field--good work! We think of you, pray for you, and want to support you in the best way we can. Besides the monthly mailings, we hope to find other creative ways to let you know we miss you, and we're proud of what you're doing to serve others and share Jesus. Let us know if you have any ideas!
VETERAN SMs...
Returning SMs realize that the unique adventure of being an SM doesn't end when your year of service does. Facing challenges of reverse culture shock, and adjusting back to school and social life can be daunting, but another valuable part of the growth experience. We want to make sure that you feel supported and heard as you make this transition. The Re-Entry Retreat is one of the best ways to help you stay connected with each other as "veterans," and help each other through the challenges. We can also use your help in spreading the word about student missions and in supporting the current Student Missionaries. Check with Student Missions club president, Crystal Kablanow, about how you can be involved.
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Who I'd like to meet: Anyone interested in Student Missions. Naturally.
Also, see chaplain.southern.edu for more info on serving and to see our current SMs.
I wouldn't miss the welcome back lunch for the world! Of course I'll apply to be an officer. Am actually planning on it. I plan to be involved, whether in a position or not. Thanks for the hopings! It will be, I'm sure. I have twenty-three days, and they're all going to be quite busy.
Things in Poland are going really well, Thank you, I miss Southern but im having so much fun here and the Lord is really working! good to hear from you all
Thanks for the welcome back! Its been an interesting transition, but well, G-d is good. And as much as i would've enjoyed working in Chuuk, i actually worked in Saipan! lol. Please continue to keep me in your prayers as my transition happens! much love and G-d Bless!
ok, so, maybe for next years SM training, remind those going out MANY TIME that eventually, it comes to an end! bittersweet feelings! Good luck to all that are out now! Praying for you! Hope to see you back at Southern in August and to hear your wonderful, G-d driven stories! love to all!
do you guys have any more choose pins? i had a sticker on my bag, but its seen MANY better days, and today it met its demise!!! pleeeasssee helpppp SSSSSMMMMM friendssss!
thanks for the b-day wish...you guys are amazing and of course that's cause you are SM's!;) I remember when i got the christmas package the year I was out and yes it was amazing...neat reading all the people from this year all excited about the fri-chik..yes it was especially tasty for some reason!:)
Wow! Thanks so much for the amazing box of goodies!! i've already eaten like all the food (the fri-chik was especially amazing!!) and all the other goodies are being put to good use! the support is soo great and all the prayers are appreciated!! you guys are great, keep it up!! blessings
