Dr. Ashlee Balena, Senior Lecturer of Spanish at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, shares how she integrates her Christian faith into her role as a professor. We discuss her journey back to Christ, practical ways she signals to students that she is a safe space for Christ-centered conversations, and bold steps of obedience that have led to incredible opportunities for sharing Christ on campus.
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Email Dr. Balena: abalena@uncw.edu
Main Takeaways:
Ashlee has frequently shared about her Christian faith on campus without facing negative repercussions.
Her personal items (cross necklace, ring, laptop sticker) and syllabus biography signal to students that she is open to Christ-centered conversations.
She has prayed with students in need, approached strangers on campus to offer prayer, and followed small Holy Spirit nudges that led to lasting impacts.
Her personal testimony highlights the shift from spiritual searching to a real relationship with Jesus.
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