BCSM Alumni

Spotlight on BCSM Alumni: Stephanie McCall

Each month we would like to feature a student that has been through Brevard Community Student Ministry. This is just a time for them to share where they are at now and to give all of you a little advice and encouragement. For the month of July I have asked Stephanie McCall to share about herself. Stephanie has a wonderful sense of humor and she is unbelievably intelligent. I have memories of Stephanie asking the most amazing questions when I taught. She made me want to know God and His word more. So, with all that said, here is our first Alumni Q and A:

Amanda:  When were you a student in BCSM?

Stephanie: I was a youth group member from 1998-2004.

Amanda: Can you catch us up with what you have been up to since graduating High School?

Stephanie: Since graduating from high school, I have received B.A.s in English and Religious Studies from Brevard College and am working on my M.A. in English. I have continued to write and have been published in one literary journal. When I have the time and opportunity, I do theater work or find a choir to join.

Amanda: What was your favorite memory/event as a student?

Stephanie: My favorite memory of the student ministry was Kit Garren's apologetics class.

Amanda: Can you tell us something that you learned about God during your time in the student ministry?

Stephanie: I remember learning how wonderful talking to God was, as opposed to just praying where and when you were told to. I also learned that legalism is not a good way to live.

Amanda: What is your relationship with God like today?

Stephanie: I can safely say my relationship with God is the most interesting and complex one I have. I do regular devotionals, but try not to be married to my "little Christian habit." Ironically, the best moments I have with God have nothing to do with routine.

Amanda: If you could impart some wisdom on our current BCSM students what would it be?

Stephanie: My advice would be that God doesn't want you to do stupid stuff (because sin is only fun at first), but He also doesn't want you to get rule-obsessed. He wants you to be yourself with Him, instead of being spiritually claustrophobic.