Grace Wiebe, a sophomore at Concordia University, St. Paul, is embracing her passion for ministry and community as she pursues her degree in Christian Ministry. From leading as part of CSP4Life and organizing events as the speaker coordinator for 908 Praise to singing in Christus Chorus, Grace is deeply involved in campus life.
Grace’s decision to attend CSP was rooted in faith, family, and a sense of belonging. As a second-generation CSP student, she continues her father’s legacy while making new connections. “CSP gave me just enough distance to feel independent but still be close to my family,” she explains. “Since I was a little girl, I’ve been coming to CSP for homecoming. I felt right at home when I took my first campus tour, and after living on campus for a year, I know I made the right choice!”
The warm and welcoming campus culture has transformed Grace’s college experience. “I came to school very introverted and shy,” she shares. “My professors and classmates have shown me that I can make mistakes and be okay, to use my voice to lead, and that I am not alone. CSP truly feels like my home away from home.”
One particularly moving moment for Grace was the CSP Christmas Concert, which inspired her to join Christus Chorus. “Simply put, it was breathtaking,” she recalls. “There was something so spiritual about the event. I leaned over to my family and said, ‘I have to do this!’ I joined the following semester and have been blown away by the sheer beauty in the music we use to praise our God.”
Looking to the future, Grace hopes to serve in youth and children’s ministry, bringing the Good News to God’s youngest children and walking alongside others in their faith journey.
Grace is also deeply grateful for the financial support she has received from CSP donors.
“Thank you for your generous support! Knowing that someone wants to invest in my education in Christian Ministry is an encouragement. Your donation is a huge blessing to me!”
Through her experiences at CSP, Grace is growing into her calling, confident and equipped to share her faith and serve her community.