APU Center for Student Action

Friends! What a year! The 2021-2022 academic school year is coming to a close and as APU transitions into the summer, so are we as an office!

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We are so SO so proud of you! As we close this chapter, it is important that you hear our gratitude. Thank you for being YOU, serving alongside us, and truly being the hands and feet of what we are called to do: love and serve God & our neighbor.

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Some things to note as we move forward!
- Our office will be shutting down for finals!
- We’ll be picking up our social media as we send off teams for the summer! Please tune in as we pray and support these teams. There will be pictures and videos uploaded throughout the summer as we receive them from our teams!
- We care about you! Get some rest & enjoy your summer!

WHOOP WHOOP, you’re doing it!!!!

Wrap your arm around your neighbor & tell them: “You’re SO close, keep pushing on!” Oh how special it is to be in community with one another. We can’t do it alone!

MEET OUR CSA PRO-STAFF👩🏻‍💻

“Hello everyone! I am Tracy Bolton and I have the privilege of being the Finance Coordinator for the CSA Office. This will be my 4th year at APU , I started in the Business Office in Accounts Payable before transferring to CSA. I was in the CSA office for 3 months before we hit Covid so this is my first full year in CSA to see the entire process! One thing on my bucket list would be to see the Northern Lights some day!”

SUMMER TEAMS- we are SO close! 🙌🏼

“Whaddup!! It's Ben and Holly here and we are super excited to have the opportunity to lead a team to South Africa this summer for three weeks! Our team will be involved in youth ministry through surfing and skating, so dang cool. We are stoked to share testimonies and develop relationships with the youth we meet!”

YOU GOT THIS! 🫵🏼

we’re ROOTing for you! 🪴

Truly, we understand how overwhelming this season can feel. We hope you know how much we care about you. At the end of the day:

- Your value is found in Jesus, not an A.
- You’re best is all you can do.
- There are people praying for you each day.

As we enter “Dead Week,” do not forget that we are ALIVE in Jesus, pursued & LOVED deeply by Him, & ultimately more than ENOUGH in His eyes.

MEET OUR CSA PRO-STAFF👩🏼‍💻

“Hello everyone! My name is Karen Rouggly and I have had the privilege of working within the CSA office as their director, in addition to serving as Campus Pastor. I have been at APU since 2011 as a staff member, but was also a student at APU from 2001-2005! One thing on my bucket list would be to see all 7 Wonders of the World. So far I have seen Machu Picchu, Chichen Itza, and Tah Mahal!”

SUMMER TEAMS- the countdown begins! 🙌🏼

“Hi, My name is Chase and I have the privilege of leading the Anti-Human Trafficking team this Spring. I am looking forward to seeing and experiencing the body of Christ wrapping around people who have been broken down by this world and taking part in the healing process, knowing that Jesus is the ultimate healer and provider.”

SMILING BIG AS WE CELEBRATE EASTER WEEKEND!

John 11:25-26: 'Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?"

Tomorrow we get to celebrate the resurrection power of Jesus. How cool is it that we have a God who loves us so much that he sent his only son to die for our sins & who is so powerful that he conquered death and bridged the gap! WOW!

MEET OUR CSA PRO-STAFF👨🏼‍💻

“Hi all, I'm Austin Welty! For almost 4 years I've worked as the Local Mobilization Coordinator in the Center for Student Action! During my time in this role, I've helped facilitate service opportunities for undergraduate students, led trips to Los Angeles, and served our Azusa Scholars program. One of my favorite memories during my time working for CSA was going on a relief trip to Paradise, California and assisting families who lost their homes to wildfires.

I started as a freshman at APU in 2012. During my four years of undergrad, I had the privilege of serving APU's campus as an RA and by working in Mexico Outreach. I interned in the CSA as a graduate student, and began my full time role in the summer of 2018. I've loved being a part of this community and have been shaped through my classes, mentors, and the amazing students who I've been connected with in various ways.

A bucket list item for me is to backpack through Southeast Asia with my wife Bekah :)

I'm so thankful for APU and I will miss my amazing coworkers, colleagues, and students. I'm excited to see how you all continue to carry on our legacy!”

We are so truly so thankful for you & it’s so bittersweet to see you transition! Praying for you!!