Passing the Torch: Joe Cecil Named President of SSI The vision for SSI from the beginning was to train a new generation of Christian leaders and we have been thrilled to see so many SSI alumni fulfilling that dream since our early days in the 1990’s. To...
Human Expectation & Divine Paradox When Jesus rode into Jerusalem, people expected many things from Him. The crowd shouted “Hosanna!” (Hebrew for “God save us”) at the man rumored to be the Jewish Messiah finally come to liberate His people. Others waved palm...
Books that Shape Godly Leaders It has been said that “You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read” (Charlie Jones). Since many of us are dealing with unprecedented levels of free time on our hands,...
Leadership in Quarantine: Three Areas Teens Can Make a Difference at Home Maybe you find yourself stuck at home with a ton of time and little to do, but did you know that you can make a difference right where you are? Time is an amazing gift for any leader, and right...
A Destiny Written by Him Sometimes in life we are given options and it can be hard to figure out which one to take. It’s not that one is better than the other and it can be difficult to decide what to do and where you feel God is calling you. That was me...
Love that Satisfies our Souls Valentine’s Day has become a unique cultural anomaly—one that is indicative of a society that at once idolizes and devalues real love. From social media to Hollywood to Hallmark, love is portrayed in seemingly endless configurations that...
Now is your chance to LEAD: Apply to Serve on the Citizen’s Redistricting Commission By Josiah Jaster, LEAD Alumni This is a great opportunity to become active in our state and have a long-term, positive influence. In November 2018, the people of Michigan...
Blog As Christians we are called to be a thankful people. So why is it so hard sometimes? Don’t get me wrong! I have a lot to be thankful for. This year specifically, I give thanks for my family, especially for our second baby who was born in October. I’ve also been...
Uncategorized I have quoted Philippians 4:6-7 to myself and others innumerable times since my conversion to Christ in 1976. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And...
Aimee Chauvin I have been here at SSI as staff for over four years, and I am still thankful to work here. I have been saying this from the beginning, but it is still true. Around the three-year mark, I was waiting for the shoe to drop. SSI tends to be a launching...