Fruits of Discipleship
Charis Alumni Stories
What to Do When Fear Knocks
Every year, potential Charis students either take a step of faith—or they don’t.There are many ‘reasons’ for not taking that step. But could they actually be just fear? When fear knocks, answer in faith! When fear says, “I might not be able to get a job.” Tell fear,...
An Adventure with the Way-Maker
Have you ever felt God calling you to do something that made no sense in the natural?That’s how it was for Selena and Jason Snyder.My husband and I felt called to Colorado, so we packed up our RV and headed here from Georgia. We didn't know about Charis Bible College,...
She Had It All Figured Out—But God…
As a teenager from Los Angeles, California, Sophia Hartman was completely down on herself.Although she never hurt herself physically, she beat herself up mentally as she looked in the mirror, wondering why she was even here. But God….Ten years ago, Sophia’s mother...
Brent’s Story
“Either we’re crazy or they’re crazy …”Brent and his wife are from Canada. They heard about Charis Bible College and came to Campus Days to check out the school. After returning to Canada, Brent made the above statement to his wife because he was so shocked by the...
Charis Talks: Featuring Jacob Smith
Jacob Smith grew up in a Christian home in Los Angeles, California. He had great success as a child actor, beginning with Christian television and commercials to roles on Party of Five and in the movie, Troy, with Brad Pitt. At his sixteenth birthday party, someone...
All or nothing
Like many of us, Katherine’s walk with Jesus wasn’t a straight path.As a high schooler, she found herself drinking in order to avoid coming to terms with the pull she felt to fully turn her life over to God.“I pictured surrendering to God like jumping off a cliff or a...
After the last bell
Hundreds of pairs of eyes silently watched as twenty-four Charis students performed a skit that they had spent months rehearsing.In the streets of Germany, standing among the crowd, Jessica Ketchum captured on film what most never see in their lifetime—the Holy Spirit...
Overcoming Fear—Stepping out of the Boat!
Have you ever felt the Lord leading you to step out on the water but were afraid to get out of the boat? The decision to follow God’s will can sometimes be difficult. But getting out of the boat (our comfort zone) and stepping out on the water is well worth it. And...
