God has used my time at RBS to strengthen my foundation and deepen my relationship with Christ. It has also strengthened my testimony as a teacher at Rapid City Christian School where I teach College Biology and at my local church, where, as an elder, I occasionally preach or teach.

I once heard it said, “you don’t know what you don’t know” and with RBS, this has been a truism. I have enjoyed the courses, the writing, and the extensive reading as I’ve come to understand the incredible value of formal education.

I would like to give thanks to the Lord for this opportunity, which He has greatly blessed me with, particularly with the RBS lecturers who made this marrow program both enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. These men of perseverance made the courses and words come to life.

I have found the studies to be challenging – especially keeping up with all the reading. But I have also found the studies to be fruitful. I have used what I have learned in my studies in teaching my family and in service to my local church. As a church layman, with aspirations of eldership one day, I am thankful for having the opportunity to attend RBS and to virtually sit and study under many great men of God.

The Lord has grown me in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ and better equipped me to lead my family and our church.