

Lowly
This past year I was reminded that I am weak and when I acknowledged that truth and leaned into God, He was glorified!
Vicki
Philly
AWE
I just want to be amazed at the presence of my maker!!! ABSOLUTE AWE!!!
Haddasah
Ohio sate University
Faithful
Amidst changes, I get to keep raising up faithful men and women who can teach others also!
Brandon
Drexel
Strengthened
2025 brought some big challenges. At first I did not welcome them but God helped me see them as opportunities to repent of my preferences and put more of my faith in His working in and through me.
Richard
UC Irvine
Sovereign
This past year I became more aware of how little control I have, but Praise the Lord, He is sovereign over all seasons of life I will ever go through and He is GOOD!
Lauren
University of Washington
Fire
He lit a fire inside of me, that will never go out
Jordan Greene
University of Minnesota
Renew
Want to start off the new year with a fresh wind to serve God wholeheartedly. I hope to concretely apply all my takeaways from AWC into my ministry this year!
Sydney
UCR
Hope
Just as Jesus told us, in this world there's tribulation. But I can take heart & approach the new year with hope, because Jesus has overcome the world & we have assurance of hope in heaven!
Jessica
UC Irvine
Ekbalo
Hope to be refreshed and trained up so we can all be Ekbalo-ed!
Dana
UCR
Entrusted
God has given me, a sinner, the entrustment of the church to build up and many people to give His Word to - this is such an amazing privilege!
Kelly
UCSB
EVERYTHING
Want 2026 to be a year of giving everything I have to love God and people!
Tofunmi
University of Chicago
Sustain
Throughout the year, God has always sustained me whether financially, socially, relationally, etc and it’s brought me so much peace to not always be worrying about these things during my senior year!
Osa
UChicago
Resilient
I chose this word because God never gives up on me
Carlos
UC Berkeley
Deliverance
He delivers me in all circumstances.
Mi-Son
SUNY Schenectady
Thankful
Feeling blessed and thankful to receive God’s love and guidance going into a new year.
Jataiya
North Carolina State University
Patient
Because no matter what happens God is always patiently with me
Eden
Southeastern Baptist School
Vision
God has shown me that He is bringing me alongside him towards a greater mission that is beyond myself!
Terry
University of Texas at Austin
FIGHT
I know that to it's better for me to fight my laziness, complacency, and the spiritual battle that I'm in rather than give in or give up, so this year I want to FIGHT! ⚔️
Caleb
University of North Carolina
Repent
God’s word pierced a sting in me back into awareness. I reflected only recognizing His goodness though underserving of it. I turned to Him and I found warmth again. I rejoice, because I found joy in remembering how He loved sinners.
Luis
UC Davis
Peace
God has filled me with peace and rest, supplying me and my family with daily needs and blessings.
Michael
Purdue University
TRUST
The transitions and change that happened this year forced me to live out Philippians 4:8. God showed me that I can TRUST in His transforming power in others, and in myself. There is no need to be anxious!
Emma
University of Pennsylvania
PURE
I’m looking forward to seeing
PEOPLE. UNITED. RELEASING. EVERYTHING.
TO GOD!
Anthony
Blueprint University
Gratitude
Despite experiencing ministry difficulties and setbacks this year, God’s word reminds me to practice gratitude by zooming out and acknowledging bigger truths.
Kody
UCLA
Direction
This year God showed a lot about purpose and direction for my life and how I should live my life.
Drew
UMD
Sent
During CPI, God sent me to many students who are spiritually open at IU!
Benjamin
Indiana University
Relationships
God has blessed me with growing closer with my friends and creating new relationships through the Gospel.
Nathan
UNC Chapel Hill
Trust
Looking forward to how is going to move this quarter when we trust and obey!
Kevin
UCR
Growth
God allowed me to grow as a minister of the gospel in my campus setting!
Tabitha
NCSU
Refreshed
Would want to come out of AWC feeling refreshed/filled for 2026! :)
Jennifer
UCLA
Precious
John 6:37
Adwue
University of Minnesota
Faithful
Praying to experience God's faithfulness in greater ways this year!
Helen
Seattle University
Relationships
Toward the beginning of the year I was overall cynical about relationships and now God has showed me how relationally rich my life really is
Trent
NYC
Fellowship
This past year I’ve developed and deepened friendships with others around me in the church and I’ve been able to experience 10/10 fellowship!!
Jax
UMD
SERVANT
God taught me to let go of my preferences and grumblings, and just be a servant. Life then became simpler and more joyful :) Excited to continue growing in this in 2026!
Deb
NU/NEIU
Message
My housemate changed his view toward Christianity because of Cliffe Knechtle's YouTube shorts. Now he is a Christian, and we are serving together. So I am really excited to hear his message during AWC!
Elijah
UIUC
Lit
Hyped to see God light up our campus ministries to spread the gospel!
Richard
UCR
Saved
God opened my eyes and lead me to my salvation this past year, and I have been blessed every since!
Sue
Purdue University
Mobilization
Excited to see God mobilize the hearts of many young people at the start of 2026!
Katherine
Rutgers
Perseverance
He gets/is getting me through unimaginable pains using my faith and people that reflect His love.
Kat
UMD
Endurance
Through testing and endurance, God teaches us to grow and to trust Him.
Jerry
NYCU
Abundantly
God has abundantly moved in my life and I overflow because of it.
Amere
George Mason university
Calibrate
I'm looking forward to being calibrated in 2026 by the Word and workshops!
Liam
Purdue
Bedrock
Life circumstances will change but God never changes
John
UMD
REVIVAL
God showed me what it takes to live a Noble life and He’s challenged me to obey Him day by day.
Ethan
University of Washington
TRUST
God has taught me to trust in His provision in times of need and uncertainty this past year 🙏
Sean
UC Berkeley
Blessed
I’m so blessed to be surrounded by life long brothers and sisters that I can rely on and continue to grow spiritually with.
Anson
University of Minnesota
Peace
God has been teaching me to find peace in Him when life gets hard
Katie
UMD
Obedience
I believe that God is calling me to step into obedience and boldness so that I can be a vessel for His Kingdom!
Jelsia
UT Austin
strengthened!!
i was able to experience and be strengthened through community that is centered through God’s Word
Hayley
university of minnesota
Called!
Looking forward to how we'll all experience God's calling for all of us!
Grace
UCR