This past week has been one of intense training not only in leadership but also in God's Word, giving the Resident Assistant (RA) candidates just an appetizer for their year at the Word of Life Bible Institute. Every September before the year at the Bible Institute begins, the Deans host this week on campus in order to choose who will be the RA's in the dorms. They observe the candidates throughout the week and make their decisions based on , among other things, their character and their leadership abilities. This past week, a total of fourteen candidates came for training week but only five would be chosen.
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The week started off the on the second of September with a barbecue at one of the staff houses. It was one of those awkward times of first meeting people that one will spend the next year with, living and growing together. It was an evening that involved fun but important lessons were learned about teamwork, leadership and communication through fellowship and crazy Dean team-building activities. Throughout the weekend and the following week the candidates attended sessions about RA responsibilities as well as being a Christian leader on campus, in the dorm, and beyond. The week was simply a great time of getting to know each other and working together. Of course, it wouldn't be complete without the fun that happens at Word of Life almost all the time. It was hard to stop laughing after an evening spent at Mr. Ward's house and the students had a great time on Wednesday with the new Assistant Dean of Men, Mr. OBoyle.
During the week the candidates were involved in sessions in the morning and work hours in the afternoon in order to get the campus ready for the rest of the students to arrive at the end of the week. The session topics ranged from training in the Resident Assistant Manual and also reviewing the Student Handbook. Some of the sessions brought the focus in on what a leader is like and the students were also able to apply what they learned through case studies. These are some of the things the students said about the classes.
"RA training was like trying to drink too much water at once; never can get it all in."
- Jordan, Goulais River
"The teachers were amazing."
- Nathan, Goulais River
All in all the week was challenging as well as rewarding to all those involved. Finally the time came to announce those who would be appointed as the Resident Assistants for WOLBI 2011-2012. The RA candidates waited with anticipation as one by one they went into the classroom to talk to the Deans. Through careful decision and prayerful preparation, the Resident Assistants that were chosen for the coming year are the following: Benjamin Wouda, Jordan Reinke, Monica Wijnands, Timothy Fritz and Whitney Gordon. Though these were selected for the official position of RA, the remaining candidates were encouraged to be leaders in the dorm and on campus.
Some of the students shared what they learned during the training week.
"The lessons learned and the friendships made with the staff and fellow students will be foundational to a great year of studying God's Word and growing closer in my walk with Him."
- Jonathan, Huntsville
"I enjoyed leadership week and I am going to draw from it even though I didn't get RA. I'm really glad I came; looking forward to ministering to the girls in the dorm."
- Sarah, Midland
The following is one of the passages that the candidates committed to memory during the week. It really envelopes not only what the job of the RA is but also what Christians as the children of God should be doing daily.
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15
Looking forward to the year, one can expect God to do great things in the lives of the students and staff.
During the week the candidates were involved in sessions in the morning and work hours in the afternoon in order to get the campus ready for the rest of the students to arrive at the end of the week. The session topics ranged from training in the Resident Assistant Manual and also reviewing the Student Handbook. Some of the sessions brought the focus in on what a leader is like and the students were also able to apply what they learned through case studies. These are some of the things the students said about the classes.
"RA training was like trying to drink too much water at once; never can get it all in."
- Jordan, Goulais River
"The teachers were amazing."
- Nathan, Goulais River
All in all the week was challenging as well as rewarding to all those involved. Finally the time came to announce those who would be appointed as the Resident Assistants for WOLBI 2011-2012. The RA candidates waited with anticipation as one by one they went into the classroom to talk to the Deans. Through careful decision and prayerful preparation, the Resident Assistants that were chosen for the coming year are the following: Benjamin Wouda, Jordan Reinke, Monica Wijnands, Timothy Fritz and Whitney Gordon. Though these were selected for the official position of RA, the remaining candidates were encouraged to be leaders in the dorm and on campus.
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"The lessons learned and the friendships made with the staff and fellow students will be foundational to a great year of studying God's Word and growing closer in my walk with Him."
- Jonathan, Huntsville
"I enjoyed leadership week and I am going to draw from it even though I didn't get RA. I'm really glad I came; looking forward to ministering to the girls in the dorm."
- Sarah, Midland
The following is one of the passages that the candidates committed to memory during the week. It really envelopes not only what the job of the RA is but also what Christians as the children of God should be doing daily.
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15
Looking forward to the year, one can expect God to do great things in the lives of the students and staff.
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