I came to KBI from New Brunswick, though my parents have recently moved to Alberta. Growing up in a Christian home was a big influence, of course, but coming to faith in Christ was a personal decision. At nine years old I remember being corrected by my mom for something I'd done wrong. She pointed out that, just as our human relationship was severed when I disobeyed, it was the same with God. I knew I needed to accept Jesus into my life as Lord, and that's what I did.

The church we attended was a great help to our family's spiritual foundation, and I made some good friends.

I came to know about KBI in a round about way. My brother was traveling out west with his Bible college singing group and happened to meet KBI administrator, Jon Siebert. Jon remembered my dad, Kim Eagles, who served with NCEM before he was married. Later Jon stopped in to visit my parents when driving his daughter to Bible school in New Brunswick. I was away at the time on a short-term mission in Uganda, but when I got back I heard about KBI for the first time. My dad had talked about his missionary experiences in northern Quebec, but had not mentioned KBI to me before.

I attended another Bible school before coming to KBI. It was a good school, but it wasn't good for me. I was so busy studying that I didn't let it have a spiritual impact on me. When my dad told me about KBI, and how it's more of a discipleship school, I knew that's exactly what I wanted. In 10 minutes I was sold on the idea!

I love it here, the campus and the people. The Lord is teaching me a lot. For example, in our Book of James class, the word "perfect" has always popped out at me, and discouraged me. But I've come to understand that it carries the idea of being "mature." In our Nehemiah class, we've learned a lot about spiritual leadership. All of us, not just pastors or evangelists, can learn from it.

I've been in music groups and other Christian service here. On our music tour last spring we learned about stepping up and taking responsibility and initiative. I also visit disabled and older people in a local hospital. I play my violin there and, though a lot of them don't speak much, we realize we are making a difference. We see how much they need the Lord, and this is one way we can reach out to them. At the Kikino school we have opportunities with children -- those at the other end of life. Our team prays each time that we won't waste our opportunity. For many of these children, it's the only place they're going to hear about the Lord.

With our smaller classes at KBI we have to speak up, and can't hide behind others -- that's good for growth. And I enjoy the family atmosphere. If you really want to learn about God, Key-Way-Tin is a good place!