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Campus Minister cares for students
Sarah James
Issue date: 11/11/05 Section: Campus News
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Andy Byers, Campus Student Minister at Gardner-Webb University, deeply cares about students and their relationship with Christ.
Byers came to GWU in August of 2002, and he has made Campus Ministries into a ministry of biblical teaching.
Anna Seiges, a senior from Charlotte majoring in Public Relations, said, "Andy's first year at Gardner-Webb was also mine. He has been here since the beginning. I have watched him mold this Campus Ministry into one that greatly values biblical truth."
Byers challenges students to live a life worthy of the call.
"To testify to the supremacy of god by fostering authentic Christian community, whole-hearted discipleship, mission involvement, and a transformative understanding of scripture," is Byers ministry message.
Byers was ordained on November 8 during the Verge. His first intuition to become ordained was when his sister asked him to marry her and her fiancé. Then after preaching a revival service at Double Tree Baptist church, his calling was reconfirmed to become ordained.
In order to be ordained, the person must go through a process of finding a sponsor church, having a panel review them, and have a service of ordination. His sponsor church was Double Tree Baptist Church.
Byers has had an impact on students' lives.
"He has been a godly mentor and man of god who has taken the time to be there for students. I am so grateful for his influence on my life. He lives a life of integrity that pushes me to be more like Christ," said Ryan Coryell, a junior from Greensboro majoring in Business.
Students look up to Byers and respect him as a man of God. Byers has also been an example for students to look upon.
Coryell said, "When I first met Andy, I respected his leadership and love for God. As our friendship has grown over the years, my respect for him has grown as well."
Seiges commented, "He has taught me through example what it really means to seek God and God's guidance on issues in ministry through prayer. His heart for really knowing students, their troubles and triumphs is a beautiful witness to Christ's work in his life."
Byers likes to work with students and truly cares them.
Seiges said, "He cares deeply about relationships with individuals."
"He loves God wholeheartedly. He is wise. He is fun loving and enjoys his ministry," said Coryell.
Students and faculty have meant a lot to Byers.
"They aren't just people I serve but my brothers, sisters, and friends," said Byers.
Byers hopes to one day teach New Testament and Spirituality to students.
Byers would like to leave this message to students, "God is supreme deserving every ounce of us and God is love cherishing every ounce of us."
Byers came to GWU in August of 2002, and he has made Campus Ministries into a ministry of biblical teaching.
Anna Seiges, a senior from Charlotte majoring in Public Relations, said, "Andy's first year at Gardner-Webb was also mine. He has been here since the beginning. I have watched him mold this Campus Ministry into one that greatly values biblical truth."
Byers challenges students to live a life worthy of the call.
"To testify to the supremacy of god by fostering authentic Christian community, whole-hearted discipleship, mission involvement, and a transformative understanding of scripture," is Byers ministry message.
Byers was ordained on November 8 during the Verge. His first intuition to become ordained was when his sister asked him to marry her and her fiancé. Then after preaching a revival service at Double Tree Baptist church, his calling was reconfirmed to become ordained.
In order to be ordained, the person must go through a process of finding a sponsor church, having a panel review them, and have a service of ordination. His sponsor church was Double Tree Baptist Church.
Byers has had an impact on students' lives.
"He has been a godly mentor and man of god who has taken the time to be there for students. I am so grateful for his influence on my life. He lives a life of integrity that pushes me to be more like Christ," said Ryan Coryell, a junior from Greensboro majoring in Business.
Students look up to Byers and respect him as a man of God. Byers has also been an example for students to look upon.
Coryell said, "When I first met Andy, I respected his leadership and love for God. As our friendship has grown over the years, my respect for him has grown as well."
Seiges commented, "He has taught me through example what it really means to seek God and God's guidance on issues in ministry through prayer. His heart for really knowing students, their troubles and triumphs is a beautiful witness to Christ's work in his life."
Byers likes to work with students and truly cares them.
Seiges said, "He cares deeply about relationships with individuals."
"He loves God wholeheartedly. He is wise. He is fun loving and enjoys his ministry," said Coryell.
Students and faculty have meant a lot to Byers.
"They aren't just people I serve but my brothers, sisters, and friends," said Byers.
Byers hopes to one day teach New Testament and Spirituality to students.
Byers would like to leave this message to students, "God is supreme deserving every ounce of us and God is love cherishing every ounce of us."