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SETH LLOYD
Iowa State University
Campus ministry

Assignment: We worked in seven or eight of around 30 universities in Poosong, South Korea. We held major events where the gospel was presented through the Power Band bracelet. It was a great way to build relationships. Then we’d meet with students one-on-one and funnel them into Bible studies.

Reaching out: We handed out phone cards with the saying “What profit a man if he gain the whole world but lost his own soul?” We encouraged people to think about that question.

Memorable man: One guy seemed like he was really seeking. We got to spend some time with him and share the gospel. He would come to Bible studies, and you could just see in his eyes that he wanted to know.

Encouraging story: We met one guy who had become a Christian in Australia, but he came back and didn’t get plugged in. He responded to a flier and came to an event and was baptized recently.

The team: Our team was made up of students from Iowa State and Cal Baptist.

American changed: The summer had a major impact on one student’s life. She came back as a different student. When she was in South Korea, she had to do some extroverted things. It really changed her. To really get involved in people’s lives is not easy. Since then she has really been a co-laborer to me.

Why you should go: You gotta get over there once at least. You’ll never be the same. It’s not all just like America. You begin to develop a passion for the nations. If we really want to have God’s vision, it’s got to be bigger than our campus. It has to be as big as the world, or it’s not as big as God.

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