At SSI we love to hear from our alumni, parents, educators, financial supporters, and partners in ministry. Here is where you will find the
latest news of their endeavors as ambassadors for Christ.
Do you have a testimony of how SSI has impacted your life, or an update on your current adventures? Send it to
Mr. Muffett here. You just may see it posted on this page!
Read our archived buzzing here.
9/03/2010
"I want to help out at SSI because I love the entire program. From the people to the experience to the knowledge and skills I’ve acquired while attending. I want to help keep the office organized and running smoothly So many more can hear about this wonderful program."
Chelsea H.
SSI Intern 2010-2011
8/23/2010
"Wow, was SSI POWERFUL. I learned so much."
"It was one of the best weeks of my life"
"It was AMAZING."
"SSI was AWESOME!!!!!!"
"Thank you for everything you have done through SSI! Really, I have changed so much!"
"Pretty awesome even if it was government camp."
"SSI is totally addictive!! And amazing!"
"I did not think I would have so much fun."
"SSI is pretty much the most amazing camp in the history of camps."
"I made so many new friends and feel so much closer to God!"
"Our challenge is to take SSI into our lives and then go back next year and get another refreshing refill."
"I just wanted to tell you to keep up the good work with SSI. I loved it! Thank you for the time and effort you've put into teaching me and countless others how to be leaders not in the future but now as well. I can't wait to come back next year. I already have 3 friends who I've recruited to come for the first time and might have a couple more that I can convince as well."
7/01/2010
"SSI was simply... amazing. I have done more, learned more, had less sleep, had more fun, met more amazing people, and taken more notes in one week, than I have ever in the space of a week before."
Victoria J.
SSI 2010 first time student
6/30/2010
"I was thinking about how to sum SSI up in a couple of sentences (found it rather difficult) and thought about what I see when I look at SSI and the students. Here are my thoughts: SSI is a place where teenagers come in, and young adults leave. A place where the fire to see God's will accomplished is burned into the hearts and minds of a powerful generation."
Lydia Bungart
SSI Alumna and Aide de Camp
6/28/2010
"Pure Awesomeness, highlight of my year!"
Darren A.
Week One SSI Student
6/28/2010
"Even though it might not sound fun, it is one of the best experiences of my life."
Abigail D.
Week One SSI Student
6/28/2010
"I learned so much and had a ton of fun!"
Jacob P.
Week One SSI Student
6/28/2010
"I was challenged spiritually this week to live my faith in every aspect of my life in a way that anyone who watches me can see the light of God."
Hannah B.
Week One SSI Student
6/17/2010
"When something is as great and fun as SSI, you can't help but tell someone about it. I normally am on standby to introduce someone to SSI. SSI is something worth telling people about. And when you have such a unique camp that makes such a unique impact on others, EVERYONE should promote SSI!"
Josh Fort
SSI Ambassador League Agent
6/17/2010
"When I got to share about what SSI has meant to me and how cool the experience is, I found myself getting encouraged. My experience promoting SSI was great. I got to talk about one of the best things I've done in my teen years. I got to spread the word about something I believe in"
Kelcey Wixtrom
SSI Ambassador League Agent
6/03/2010
"I also want to thank you and the SSI team for the impact SSI has had on my life. Attending for the first time when I was 13 helped me realize that politics was definitely a passion of mine early on. Knowing that helped me be able to focus on my goal of law school and finish college 4 years early so I could get into politics as soon as possible! The Ambassador League was also a fantastic experience and really encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone and do things to broaden my knowledge.SSI focused on a Christian perspective, which is especially important in a field where corruption is rampant."
Brooke Rowland
SSI Alumna
5/26/2010
"Ambassador League pushed me in certain areas to go beyond education and into learning. If it were not for the program there are things I never would have done."
Luke W.
2010 Ambassador League Student
4/28/2010
"The Greatest Story Never Told was an incredible presentation that flew by. You were so right in the beginning when you said you could go on for hours on this subject...we all would have stayed to listen, let me assure you. Thanks again for your faithful ministry of passing the torch to the next generation! You're a blessing!"
Pastor Larry Alverson
Trinity Assembly of God, Mt. Morris, MI
4/16/2010
"We continue to invite the Student Statesmanship Institute back to PCA because what they (James) presents allows our students to apply previous learning in our Social Studies and Bible courses and ties together our school goals of critical thinking skills and writing skills. The mock legislative exercise combined with the Christian Worldview teaching sessions takes learning from conceptual to practical application. Many students comment afterwards that this activity has enabled them to 'connect the dots' and deepens their understanding of citizenship and governmental processes.”
Kelly Gillette
Plymouth Christian Academy
4/16/2010
"Yeah! I am so excited that SSI is on Facebook! I asked about that back at the last banquet in the Fall. Great job to all of you and your extraordinary efforts for our nation!!"
Susette Losen, SSI Parent
4/7/2010
"Well-meaning parents and grandparents are unwittingly raising teenagers with Christian hearts and pagan minds. The antidote is the timeless teaching of James Muffett and the SSI program. My four teenagers, my wife and I wholeheartedly endorse both for pastors & parents serious about raising world changers for Christ."
Pastor John Elieff
Mount Hope Church in Lansing
