Images from Thailand

Bill and Chris enjoying their first (of many) plate of Pad Thai in Thailand We were able to visit an orphanage, and to help deliver a tractor that will be used to till their rice fields.

Bill and Chris Moeness (this past year’s President of Impact Boise State) made a trip to Thailand together, right after the close of the spring semester.  Chris is interested in pursuing a career in missions ministry, and especially interested in ministry in Thailand.

Below are some of the images from the trip…. Continue Reading

In Search of a Bonfire, by Ben Brandon

I learned a life-lesson a few days ago.  The strange thing is, I knew it was a life-lesson as it was happening, but that didn’t make it any easier to learn.

Last Friday some friends and I drove out to the middle of nowhere (i.e. the hills outside of east Boise) without cell phone reception or a map, but we did have some 80’s rock blasting on the radio.

Already a couple of hours late, we were looking for the Synergy group’s second-annual bonfire.  There were eight of us traveling together, … Continue Reading

Tuesday Night Discussion

Synergy students, you are welcome to make comments here on the Tuesday night discussions, as well as on the supplemental study material (under the resources tab).

We’ll officially begin the new study on Tuesday, January 19th.

Have a great Christmas break!

Kelly’s Confession

Kelly is an Impact alumni.  She is finishing up school this year at BSU, working on writing a book, and attending our meetings periodically in the midst of her busy schedule.  She’s a wonderful young lady, with a very bright future.

Here’s what she has to say…

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Confession of a Lukewarm Christian

When people say Christians are hypocrites they are talking about me.

Jesus told me to feed the Hungry … James 2:15-17 Isa 58:6-7
Instead I filled my pantry with far more than I could eat

Jesus told me to spend time with his people … James 1: 27, Colossians 4:4-6
Instead I spent my time … Continue Reading

Bill’s Blog

Check out Bill’s blog for the latest information on his campus ministry project.

Sun Valley Synergy Retreat

Synergy Retreat

Synergy Retreat

Hey students!

This last weekend in Sun Valley was great!  Thanks to everyone for your part in making it so.

Take a minute to add a comment here.  Tell everyone what you liked best about the retreat.

What was the funniest moment?

What new things did you learn?

What friendships were started?  which friendships were greatly strengthened?

Tell us so we can all be encouraged!

Our New Website has Arrived!

Welcome, friends, to ImpactBSU’s new website! Yes, it is up and running, but we’re still trying to figure out the many new features.  That simply is our way of asking you to be patient with us as we figure out the best, and most helpful ways, to utilize the site.

Our plan is to provide information to students who are a part of our Boise State ministry, as well as to our financial supporters.  We hope we will find fun and exciting ways to do both.

Over the next several weeks we’ll be adding new features.  Let us know what you think! … Continue Reading