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A Space for Transformation: The Story Behind La Vida’s New Barn

by | December 9, 2025 | Adirondack Expeditions, Base Camp, Featured, Staff Stories | 0 Comments

La Vida: We’re talking with Nate Hausman, former director of Outdoor Education at La Vida, and George Abetti, founder and CEO of Geo Barns. My first question for you is what was the importance of this project for you? Nate Hausman:  The barn is a particular...
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Lessons Learned on our Discovery Weekend

Oct 17, 2018 |

Story and Photos By: Rachel Hoang, La Vida Intern Even though this quad is my fifth time serving as a Discovery Apprentice, the weekend camping trips never get old. Every class is different, packed with funny quirks, humor and their own sense of character. With each...

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La Vida: The Ultimate Commitment Move 

Sep 27, 2018 |

By: Colin, Peter and Patrick McGinn Photos By: Amber Hausman  Jill (Townsend) McGinn (‘94) completed her first 12-day La Vida trip just before the start of her freshman year at Gordon—28 years ago. This past July, her husband, Patrick, and their two sons, Colin (16)...

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Staff Highlight on Linnea Hultberg

Apr 18, 2018 |

An interview with Linnea Hultberg '18, this year's recipient of the Howie Rich Faithfulness in Ministry, La Vida Leadership Award. What was your first reaction when you found out you were the recipient of the Howie Rich Faithfulness in Ministry, La Vida Leadership...

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The First La Vida Patrol

Mar 29, 2018 | ,

Pastor Tuck Knupp and the First La Vida Patrol by Rich Obenschain In February, I had the chance to interview Pastor Tuck Knupp who was on the first La Vida patrol in 1970. Tuck and Steve Oliver took part in the first eastern Young Life training program which was...

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The Theology of Fundraising

Feb 20, 2018 |

By: Bryn Clark Recently there’s been a word floating around the Center that used to send chills down my spine: “fundraising.” Talking about money is somewhat of a faux pas in today’s society: let’s discuss the weather, sports, news, politics, even our personal...

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