Oct 5, 2021“Our calling is just to say ‘yes’ to God…”Student Story, Trevor Smith (Oaks College Student) — One of our outstanding students, Trevor Smith, shares how simple obedience led him to Oaks College. Within the program, church, and even on campus at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU), Trevor is well-known for his friendly heart, inclusive spirit, and charismatic leadership. He is one of our Oaks College…5 min read5 min read
Jul 27, 2021“The leaders here have a heart to equip and train us, students”Student Story, Andrew Miller (Oaks College Student) — Andrew Miller is one of our current students who exemplify great leadership, dedication, and intentionality. When he started his experience at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU), he wasn’t a part of Oaks College, previously known as Oaks School of Leadership (OSL). “I had no idea what OSL was when…5 min read5 min read
Jul 7, 2021“I knew I was actually being a part of a family”Student Story, Jo Dorsett (Oaks College Alum) — Jo Dorsett is one out of many Oaks College (OC) students who transitioned into a full-time ministry position after graduating from OC. When starting her experience in Oaks College, previously known as Oaks School of Leadership (OSL), Dorsett remembers being a shy, insecure student in the Kids Department, while struggling…4 min read4 min read
Oct 17, 2019“Learning how to say no was difficult…”Kristen Hainer (Alumni), Education — with Gabriella De Jesus OSL Education Internship alumna, Kristen Hainer, was able to sit down with me and talk about how her life before, and during, OSL helped grow her into the leader she desired to be. Tell me about your family life growing up? I grew up in a…Christianity9 min readChristianity9 min read
Oct 10, 2019“I always thought I’d be a doctor…”Bree Heeke (Alumni), Kids — with Gabriella De Jesus OSL Kids Internship alumna, Bree Heeke, was able to sit down with me and talk about how her life before, and during, OSL helped grow her into the leader she desired to be. Tell me about your family life growing up? Growing up, I had an…Christianity7 min readChristianity7 min read
Oct 3, 2019“Everything was so new…”Nick Vidaurri (Alumni), Creative Arts — with Gabriella De Jesus OSL Creative Arts Internship alumn, Nick Vidaurri, was able to sit down with me and talk about how his life before, and during, OSL helped grow him into the leader he desired to be. Tell me about your family life growing up? Growing up, my dad…Christianity9 min readChristianity9 min read
Sep 26, 2019“I continued to isolate myself…”Kiara Elder (4th Year), Worship — with Gabriella De Jesus OSL student, Kiara Elder, completed her second year in the Worship Internship. I was able to sit down with her to learn her story and how OSL has impacted her life. Tell me about your family life growing up? My mom was sixteen when she had…Christianity14 min readChristianity14 min read
Sep 19, 2019“I had a bone-eating tumor…”Alex Kissinger (Alumni), Worship — with Gabriella De Jesus OSL Worship Internship alumna, Alex Kissinger, was able to sit down with me and talk about how her life before, and during, OSL helped grow her into the leader she desired to be. Tell me about your family life growing up? I was raised in a…Christianity15 min readChristianity15 min read
Sep 12, 2019“It was almost as if OSL recruited a seventh-grader…”Jonathan Nelmes (3rd Year), Kids Evangelism — with Gabriella De Jesus OSL student, Jonathan Nelmes, completed his first year in the Kids Evangelism Internship. I was able to sit down with him to learn his story and how OSL has impacted his life. Tell me about your family life growing up? I’ve grown up in a pastoral…Christianity9 min readChristianity9 min read
Sep 5, 2019“I was turning down a full scholarship…”Kolby Kissinger (Alumni), OSL — with Gabriella De Jesus OSL alumni, Kolby Kissinger, was able to sit down with me and talk about how his life before, and during, OSL helped grow him into the leader he desired to be. Tell me about your family life growing up? My parents got divorced when I was…Christianity11 min readChristianity11 min read
