Jon Louvis
Jon Louvis: Enrollment Coordinator of the New York Bible Institute.
Jon graduated from First Year in 2015 and has been the Enrollment Coordinator for a year and a half. Jon really digs his wife, coffee, and authentic Mexican food. What is the BI to Jon Louvis? “God used it to change the course of my life. It was a place I came to solidify my faith. I grew up in a Christian home, Christian family; [I was] homeschooled, had Christian friends, etc. But college was a realm I didn’t really know. I had started working at Starbucks then too. I was surrounded by people who thought I was...really kind of an idiot for being a Christian. And I didn’t know how to challenge that idea. The BI was and is a place of strong community and resolution. It can be hard to walk away from the BI unchanged [if you’re seriously looking to know God].” Jon speaks very highly of the handful of incredibly influential people in his life, the first being Brett Balsley. They met during Jon’s first year serving on Camp Crew, and it was Jon’s first real experience of accountability. Brett told a friend in the Admissions Department to get on Jon’s line at the perfect time, and they eventually attended the Bible Institute together. The second person of influence was Mike Duma. Mike pushed his value of the Word. Mike was Jon’s discipler the year he attended the BI. Mike would have Jon wake up with him as early as 5 AM to chow down into the Word. Mike taught Jon the indispensable value of letting your Quiet Time go with you throughout the day. Jon also mentioned the influence Randy Curtis has had on him and presently has on him. Jon says he respects Randy and looks up to him. And last but not least, his beautiful wife, Kellie. She has helped Jon grow in compassion and understanding. In these ways Jon would like to challenge you graduating Bible Institute students: “Never lose the Quiet Time no matter what your day may look like. And be intentional about sharing your faith. I personally believe it is hard to become stagnant in your relationship with God if you are actively sharing your faith with unbelievers. It is hard to walk two lives when you are outspoken... let the rubber meet the road. Our community is our best mission.”
Never lose the Quiet Time. No matter what your day may look like.
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