Transformation Happens Here

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Okay next we will hear from a graduate student pursuing his MBA and getting real world experience in sport management as a graduate assistant in the athletics department. Colton, who spent three years as a captain on the Asbury baseball team, earning multiple honors over his career, including first team all conference his senior season, will share his story of transformation with us. Let’s meet him at the iconic Hughes auditorium, affectionately known as Chapel. Colton, the floor is all yours.

– Thanks Alex. Hey everyone. I arrived at Asbury over three years ago and I can honestly say these have been the best three years of my life. I came into Wilmore at a challenging point in my life. Transferring from another school, I was struggling to know what my identity actually was. I came to Asbury because it was close to my hometown, but also so I could continue to play baseball, and God ended up using this place to change my life. As soon as I arrived on campus, I began to experience how spiritual life is a priority at Asbury. God began to fill me with chapel messages, three times a week, about who He is and what my identity is in Him. I was also surrounded with people who were showing me love and kindness that reflected more of Him. I was truly cared for and supported by professors, coaches, and staff at Asbury, who were passionate about helping me grow into adulthood, but also to deepen in my faith. God used Asbury to provide me with mentors who would invest in the man that He was calling me to become. Through Bible studies and the other tools, I was surrounded with people showing me what it looked like to live for God. Asbury offers these types of relationships that God can use transform lives. I was also able to be a part of a baseball program, where Christ is honored and reflected, through the way that we compete, but also through powerful relationships. In this past season, we were celebrated as the winningest baseball team in program history. Currently I’m earning an MBA degree, while I get to serve as a graduate assistant in the athletics program. God has used as very in incredible ways to shape my life by drawing me into a relationship with Him. And now I get to watch Him to continue to do this with new students. And He’s allowed me to join in on this work. That’s my story. Back to you, Alex.

– What a powerful story, Colton. Thank you for sharing how spiritual life is a priority at Asbury. And through chapel, mentorship, and group Bible studies, God truly worked in your life. You’re an inspiration and we can’t wait to see what you do with what God has given you. Thanks again.