I started catching up with Dave as a mentor when I was halfway through my degree. A friend pointed out I was halfway through my degree and hadn't really thought about how my Christian faith could or should influence who I was after university. I'd taken my high-school faith into a tertiary setting and it hadn't really grown or developed like it should.
Dave connected me to CU programs - bible studies, camps and various groups - and also agreed to mentor me with regular, intentional catchups and prayer about my life, the world and Jesus. Dave was patient and gracious we discussed ( and I over-thought and under-prayed) about jobs, career, romance and everything else. Although I left uni several years ago, I recently had dinner with Dave and Cathy and experienced the same grace and love we talked about how life was headed. I'm really thankful for not only their Godly counsel, but also their genuine concern for me and all the (present and former) students in their ministry.
I am passionate about supporting the ministry of AFES in general, and Dave and Cathy Walter in particular, so more students would be able to meet Jesus. Through the real, daily, sustained and graciously-close ministry of people like them sharing their lives, I reckon more people will come to faith and stick with Jesus when the going gets confusing or tough.
Thank you Dave & Cathy, and keep serving faithfully :)
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