Ben grew up knowing about God, but his faith was challenged and stretched when he faced an unforeseen circumstance in his life. He was dealing with anger, pain, and questioning why God would allow something so tragic to happen to his family. He started to make decisions that were leading him more and more down a path away from God.
BUT GOD…
During the week of YFC Camp, Ben’s faith was renewed. YFC Camp served as a “halting point” for him to refocus on Jesus and to see he has been with him all along. He bonded with some of the other guys on the trip and got to see first-hand that he was not alone. It also helped him realize that others look to him as a leader, and that he needs to focus on how Jesus lead others. One YFC staff member said this about Ben, “He’s a born leader who has lots of zeal and love for others.”
Ben’s leadership really shined at the end of YFC Camp. Students had the opportunity to get up on stage in front of their peers and share anything that God was pressing on their hearts; Ben was one of the first ones up there. He opened up about where he was at and encouraged others in the room. His vulnerability made space for others to feel open enough to share too.
