Thursday, March 11, 2010
Student Statesmanship Institute

Testimonies

"We may feel overshadowed by the greatness we perceive in those around us, but we must always remember that it is God who grants this greatness, and it is the Holy Spirit who worked within all those men who have moved the cause of Christ-from the Apostles, to the Reformers, to the Founding Fathers, to Mr. Muffett and Mr. Visscher, and, believe it or not, to an 18 year old working in the Ambassador League, seeking to trust his future to Christ and marveling in the wonder of what has already been revealed." -Peter K., SSI Alumnus and Ambassador League Agent

"The Ambassador League has truly been life changing for me. I did things I never would have expected. I surprised myself that I completed it. [It] has shown me how to be a force for Christ in my community." - Aaron Y., SSI Alumnus and Ambassador League Agent

"For the first time in my life, I started to think about becoming a reporter. I owe that to the Ambassador League, because I don't think I would have ever considered it otherwise." - Samantha C., SSI Alumna and Ambassador League Agent

"The Ambassador League is not a project that is taken up and then set aside when finished; it is a series of experiences that should carry over into every-day life." - Peter K., SSI Alumnus and Ambassador League Agent

"I truly feel that I've drawn closer to each of them (mother, father, and mentor) during this last year due in part to Ambassador League." -Christina H., SSI Alumna and Ambassador League Agent

"I have a stronger command on how to put my faith into words and I have seen the effects of this new-found knowledge whenever the issue of religion is raised. I have never felt so comfortable or confident in discussing: my faith in Jesus Christ and the effect it has had on my life." - Theresa S., SSI Alumna and Ambassador League Agent

"I can imagine a world where people open a newspaper and begin to read about current events reported from the perspective of truth based on the Bible. I can imagine a world where people who have never heard the good news begin to hear because of the presence of Christians in the television and news industries." - Agent Christi S., after reading Roaring Lambs

"As Christians, we are subject to God's rule. Since He has ordained rulers to carry out his decrees on the earth, we are to submit to them as well. Our submission is one way of showing the world that we are Christians." - Agent Monica R., after studying Scripture about Civil Government

"I have grown tremendously in my faith. I would often be approached with questions about my faith. While I would know the answer in my own heart by conviction, I would not know how to answer a non-believer. After reading the books for the Ambassador League and searching in my Bible, I now know how to answer many of these questions." - Agent Theresa S., after studying Justice

"I learned a lot about the criminal justice system, but I know there is a lot I can still learn. By going and learning about this type of career, it really makes me more appreciative of the time and effort it takes to keep our town safe." - Agent Danielle K., after shadowing Mr. Kreh of the Van Buren county parole/probation office

"The Ambassador League is teaching me a lot about government that I never learned in class! Now I am out experiencing things and actually learning by doing!" - Agent Scott V.