Our Reputation

There's more to introduce to you, but this is more first-person. I and the four other guys form the group that guys affectionately call the RA's, or more formally, Resident Assistants. Our positions also fall under the OSD, but our role is more personal than corporate. You probably can guess what we do, but I might do it more justice if I describe this to you myself. We are responsible for 11 guys each (2 suites), living two on each floor except for Matty who shares the bottom floor with B's apartment and fewer guys. We assist B since he can't be involved with (though he tries), mentor, and keep an eye on every guy. Our desire to be examples to our guys of godly, committed men of God and to encourage them to grow in their faith and practice. Yeah, we also do the pointing and the disciplining, and unless you've been recently pointed by one of us, you'll believe that this is only to maintain discipline on campus. Theoretically, the RD and the group of RAs are to form a leadership team in order to provide the most effective leadership and influence in the dorm and on campus. Now I bet you and me are all too familiar with the dichotomy that exists between theoretical and practical realities. But, this dichotomy can be defeated. We are that team, and then some. However, and sadly, there are some who have imposed on us a reputation of being better than everyone else. Nothing could be further from the truth. And we want you to know why. By reading this blog, you'll get proof. You'll learn of the personal struggles, the pains, the set-backs, and defects that would, under legal standards, permanently label me, Mic, Ilya, Caleb, Matty and even B, worthless and totally inadequate. We are far from perfect, of course, but we are completely satisfied in the grace of God. Grace. It's our theme. B represents it, and we are consumed by it. And if you're going to get to know our story, you need to get to know grace. We represent the truth that you can't gain God's pleasure. It's not about our performance. God is pleased in us because He is, thanks to His Grace (aka Jesus, His Son who died, was resurrected, and exists both as our High Priest and our identity) . So, because of grace, we are. And now for our story.