"She has got to be out of her mind!"

One of our student leaders with Cru, Jessica Stebbins (on right in photo), has talked about how she has seen God use her despite feeling inadequate for the task of leading. We asked her to talk a little more about her process over the last year or so.

"It was only last December when Megan Yen (one of the Missional Team Leaders with WSU Cru) and I sat down for our last coffee date at Zoe cafe before Christmas break. I knew we would probably discuss my strengths and areas to be developed for the following semester. What I didn't expect was the challenge to lead a bible study in my sorority, Chi Omega, the following spring. "Who me?" I thought to myself, "She has got to be out of her mind!"

I was open to the idea but terrified to say the least. I had been attending a bible study at AGD's since there wasn't one in my own house. But I didn't speak up much and was still struggling with how to walk by faith in the Greek system. Over Christmas I had the opportunity to attend Winter Conference in Portland. During these four days God revealed to me that I didn't have to have it all together or need to know it all in order to have a leadership position.

From that point forward there was no looking back. I knew it was time to blaze a trail and I couldn't do it if I was ashamed of the gospel. Throughout the spring I was able to rely on the Cru staff and other student leaders as a resource. Did I make mistakes? Absolutely. Do I feel worthy of this position today? No way. But I know Chi Omega is the nation that God has called me to. I'm excited to see what He has in store for this year."

How is Chi Omega a nation? Jessica read a passage from the bible daily last semester. Jeremiah 1:4-10 is an account of the call of Jeremiah, and his appointment "over nations and kingdoms." Jess says "it transformed my attitude and helped me develop compassion toward the lost women in my sorority."