Student Testimonials

Here’s what some of last year’s Compass students had to say about their experience:

• Compass was the most amazing experience of my life, more than I could have imagined or dreamed of.
The unity among the group was incredible. I would recommend this program to anyone – so amazing!

• This has truly been a life-changing summer. I started out this summer with a lot of hurt and heartache,
but being at Compass has given me such an encouraging and supportive community to fall back on.
Compass has really opened my eyes to living a faith that is bold and passionate.

• Compass was the opportunity of a lifetime. This past summer has been, by far, the most impactful and
growth-filled time of my life.

• I really have a better focus on my life in terms of vocation and just how I want to live for God because
of the experiences we’ve had and the people we’ve met through Compass.

• I came into the summer with a very weak faith, and many doubts. But I am walking away strong and
confident that God is walking side-by-side with me and only wants the best for me. My life will never be
the same. I have changed so much as a person, and am just learning to dream BIG now!

• I know without a doubt I would not have been able to do anything this worthwhile and fulfilling with
my summer otherwise. I was challenged spiritually in ways I have never been challenged before.

• This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I feel so blessed to have been a part of it. I have
grown in my faith through theology sessions, grown as a leader counseling jr. highers, experienced
homelessness in the streets of Vancouver, and so much more. I can’t put into words how thankful I am.

• It would take a millineum to try and explain all the truly spectacular events that took place this summer.
I have had the chance to develop my faith to a new level and create friendships that will undoubtedly last
a lifetime.

• I have been tested in every way; from physically draining backpacking and Service Crew, to mentally
exhausting theology classes as well as eye-opening experiences in the slums of Vancouver. It has been
exactly what I needed before college…a life-changing gift.

• Thank you so much for the opportunity of Compass this summer. My life is immensely changed
because of Compass, and I mean that whole-heartedly.

• Through this crazy experience I have been stretched, challenged and changed in ways I never even
imagined. I will never forget this summer!

• I can’t even begin to explain how impactful this summer has been on my relationship with God and my
overall character as a man of God.