How Midland Christian School Builds Servant Leaders

02/10/2025 40 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Good Work West Texas, hosts Cindy Payton and Leslie Crisp sit down with Kresha Grizzard, Campus Minister at Midland Christian School. Kresha shares her journey from teaching and coaching to ministry, and how she helps lead the school’s Mission Week — a powerful program where students serve locally, nationally, and internationally.From discovering personal gifts to finding identity in Christ, Kresha explains how Mission Week transforms lives and creates a ripple effect in the community. Hear stories of mentorship, service projects, and the cultural shift happening among students and staff at Midland Christian.Subscribe to Good Work West Texas to hear more inspiring stories of nonprofits, schools, and organizations making a difference.Chapters0:00 – Welcome & Introduction1:34 – Kresha’s path to becoming Campus Minister2:32 – What a campus minister does at Midland Christian5:02 – Early love for kids, coaching, and teaching6:01 – Mentors and role models who shaped her calling8:36 – History and vision behind Mission Week10:34 – Transformational impact of service on students16:12 – Behind-the-scenes ways students serve19:51 – Ripple effects of service in the community21:00 – Expanding Mission Week to national and international trips26:11 – Parents and staff supporting Mission Week28:00 – Culture shifts within the school32:00 – Stories of life change among students and teachers37:20 – Helping students discover their true identity38:16 – Closing reflections & thanks

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