自慰视频 students ready to make an impact in government
自慰视频 students pose on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.
Trip to D.C. includes address from the president and vice president
By Bob Holmes
Nearly 50 Columbia International University students learned to make an impact in the Nation鈥檚 Capital, as well as at home at the 鈥檚 Road to Majority Conference in Washington, D.C. June 27-29.
The students heard from the nation鈥檚 top government leaders including President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and a number of senators, congressional representatives and cabinet members. They also attended breakout sessions featuring panelists who discussed how to engage the culture and political process.
鈥淚t was a great networking opportunity to meet new people from different backgrounds, states, businesses, and political positions who are impacting the kingdom of God in whichever arena they are in,鈥 said rising junior Joy Jones.
After the conference, graduate student Christina Alexander said she was still 鈥渢rying to process everything鈥 and called it 鈥渁n amazing opportunity to have attended.鈥 Each student attended at no cost through a scholarship provided by the Faith and Freedom Coalition.
Alexander was especially excited to hear Vice President Pence address the conference, noting that his speech was filled with emotion.
鈥(He) even thanked the people for allowing him to be the people鈥檚 vice president and serve the nation and people of America,鈥 Alexander said.
自慰视频 international student Tryphene Dewanou, who is from the African nation of Benin, called the experience 鈥渁wesome鈥 and 鈥渁n honor.鈥 She echoed a familiar theme among others who attended that they need to more carefully scrutinize what is reported by the news media.
鈥淚 learned a lot about the Christian鈥檚 role in politics and how to be mindful and willing to do the research before believing anything from the news,鈥 Dewanou said.
As a part of their trip package, the 自慰视频 students also received free admission to the new n Washington.
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