Fruits of Discipleship
Charis Alumni Stories
Sometimes Logic Doesn’t Work
Adrian Dykstra’s Charis experience began at a Starbucks in Michigan.As he was going on his lunch break, he saw a man reading his Bible. At that time, Adrian was struggling with anxiety and fear and wanted answers to many questions that he had. The man reading...
The prayer that changed everything
This is a post written by Charis Alumni, Curtis Phillips.I discovered Andrew Wommack’s teaching while driving down Virginia Beach Boulevard searching for something worth listening to on the radio. Years of religious teaching and misunderstanding melted away in just...
Charis Talks with Trey Hebson
CHARIS TALKS:Watch the video to hear Trey's story “I walked off—away from the church in general—and from Jesus, trying to find out who I was because I didn't realize that my identity was actually in Christ. Once you find out who God is, and find out about Him, what...
More Than Just a Bible College
When students first arrive at Charis, many have preconceived notions of what it will be like.They expect to learn the Word of God, but they soon discover that it’s a whole experience in God’s grace, love and power. Students like Joshua… I really wasn’t expecting this...
Living Proof
In October of 2009, Tracy Squillaci had what the doctors called a “brief psychotic breakdown,” followed by 5 more before coming to Charis in 2014!But when she heard Andrew Wommack, teaching from Romans 12:1-2, say, "You need to get your mind renewed," she knew that...
Radically Transformed
Johnny Rhodes, broken and hopeless, found himself 700 miles away from his new wife in his fifteenth drug and alcohol rehab, desperate for answers:'Why can’t I stay sober and serve God like I know I’m called to do?', Johnny cried out. Desperate for help, a friend gave...
It’s All About the Overflow
You might say, "Why would I go to Bible school? I don't really want to go into full-time ministry.”Charis Bible College is not just about full-time ministry; it's about a relationship with God. Ministry is not what you do for the Lord. Ministry is a relationship...
She stepped out on the water
A student at Charis Bible College and quite the adventurer, Carolina student transferred here upon completing First Year classes at Charis Bible College United Kingdom. After graduating from the University of Ecuador, Carolina took an internship in Scotland. Later,...
Trusting God in the midst of tragedy
It was 1996, and war had broken out in the African Congo.At eight months pregnant, Julie Mapatano and her husband Isaac made the difficult choice to flee on foot and seek asylum in Kenya. They knew there was nothing left for their young family back in their home...
What to Do When Fear Knocks
Every year, potential Charis students either take a step of faith—or they don’t.There are many ‘reasons’ for not taking that step. But could they actually be just fear? When fear knocks, answer in faith! When fear says, “I might not be able to get a job.” Tell fear,...