I have been taking groups out to the Gainey Ranch for about 15 years now and to try and narrow those years into a "special" moment or time would be almost impossible. As a pastor however, it has been my greatest joy to see young students come to experience Jesus Christ for the first time and or watch them grow in that relationship.

The ranch has been a transformative experience for each coach and student athlete and we look forward to having countless lives impacted at the ranch, in the future.

This is not just a trip. It is an invitation to step away from the chaos of the world and enter the presence of God in nature. It is a beautiful way to experience the Creator and His creation. We are reminded that in order to experience joy, a few things are needed, really: just God, His people, and His world.

I am just so grateful for how this place has shaped and deepened my faith and the lives of my students.