Select ONE of the options below and respond in a 500-700 word essay:
Please provide as much information as necessary. Include specific examples and feel free to be personal.

One of the purposes of this requirement is to evaluate your writing, but this is also an opportunity for us to get to know you as an applicant.

1) What has been a major obstacle in your life that you have had to overcome, how did you overcome it, what role did your faith play in the process, and how do you anticipate those lessons will impact future trials you encounter?

2) Describe God’s calling on your life and how that has influenced your spiritual development and decision-making. Highlight specific decisions that illustrate this influence.

3) What does following Jesus mean to you?