Testimonials

Since 2001, Project Burning Bush has brought high school youth onto the campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary with one purpose: to help young people discover God’s call in their lives. During their stay with us we have been changed as a campus and our students have been changed as well. Here’s a sample of what they say:

Being surrounded by such and intense fellowship of believers was incredible.
— Anonymous

When I came here, I was coming out of a very stressful school year. The staff's support and teaching of new ideas helped remind me of my foundations, restore my faith, and open me to whatever God might be calling me to do.
— Mel S., New Jersey

I was blown away every day by the prayer services led by the different groups. God really spoke there.
— Anonymous

Having someone look you in the eye and tell you that you're a child of God and call you to go wherever He leads you was just really powerful. It was more meaningful to me than anything I've every experienced....
— Emily R., Virginia

They allowed us to immerse ourselves in this place and to find God all over.
— Anonymous

I’m bursting with ideas to bring home to my church community.
— Anonymous

The teachers were always available to discuss anything we needed, listen to our thoughts and feelings, and encourage us to listen for God's presence in our lives.
— Braden W., Virginia

The staff served as and inspiration for me because they gave me the tools I needed for ministry, assured me that it is possible, and then said go do it.
— Anonymous

When I first got here, when we were in Improv class, when everyone was yelling "Aye!!!" In that moment, I knew I was going to love everyone there.
— Kaitlyn H., Virginia

They helped to affirm what I saw in myself as well as to help me ask new questions....
— James T., North Carolina

They helped me realize I could still be active in drama but still keep faith.
— Anonymous

If this program had been any better, I don't think I could adjust back to the real world.
— Kaitlyn H., Virginia

I finally realized that all was OK and that God loved me no matter what and I finally let down my guard, which is tough for me.
— Anonymous

The teachers were always available to discuss anything we needed to talk about, listen to our thoughts and feelings, and encourage us to listen for God’s presence in our lives.
— Anonymous

I learned valuable information about myself, about my relationship to God, and about my relationship to others.
— James T., North Carolina