by Ranch Staff | Nov 7, 2023 | Dean Update's
What a great summer! In August we graduated 25 students, and two weeks ago we welcomed 27 students, 18 first-years and 9 second-years. It’s always enjoyable to get to know a new group, and to help them become familiar with the ins and outs of our program. Every year,...
by Kyle Hilton | Sep 21, 2023 | Dean Update's
Two weeks ago we welcomed the class of 2023–24, with 18 first-year students and nine second-year students. Something I look forward to every fall is discovering what kind of class we will have for the year. Each class, with its unique blend of individual...
by Kyle Hilton | Apr 25, 2023 | Dean Update's
The weather recently has been a godsend for people who like to make small talk. Sleet, snow, ice, and rain have been pouring down on us for weeks, it seems. As cold, wet, and muddy as it is, I keep reminding myself that all this unpleasant weather now will pay off in...
by Kyle Hilton | Feb 2, 2023 | Dean Update's
Winter is always a busy time for our students! Their area-specific training is in full force as they learn the ins and outs of productive ministry in Camping, Food Service, Horsemanship, Hospitality, Media, and Operations. In addition to their hands-on training, the...
by Kyle Hilton | Nov 15, 2022 | Dean Update's
This time of year, the School of Discipleship is alive with the excitement of new beginnings. At the start of September, we inducted a new class: 18 first-year students and eleven second-year students. Our first-years have had a flurry of orientation classes in their...
by Ranch Staff | Apr 2, 2022 | Dean Update's
As we write this, winter’s not over yet! School has been progressing as normal, despite the buildup of ice and snow we’ve had over the course of the last couple months. I am continually fascinated by the reality that just as the appearance of activity can hide great...
