Abby’s Story

After 16 incredible years of service at the La Vida Center, Abby Stroven is beginning a new chapter as CEO of Toah Nipi Christian Retreat Center. This exciting opportunity allows her to stay connected with college student groups and step into a ministry that uses the...

Discovery Weekend in New Hampshire

A few weeks ago, my Discovery class and I traveled up to New Hampshire for our weekend outing. The first day we drove to Mt. Major and made the cold (and at times snowy) trek up the mountain. A beautiful view of Lake Winnipesauke awaited us at the top. The weekend was...

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Hike Up Mt. Monadnock

Thoughts From Damaris Gibaldi, 2014-2015 LEAP Intern: I had the privilege of planning Gordon's 2014 student hike up Mount Monadnock as a part of my internship with the La Vida office. As a "LEAP" intern (Leadership Experience in Adventure Programming), I know how...

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Discovery- A Time of Rest in the Midst of Academics

Teaching Discovery this past quad was a great blessing for me. I was a little reluctant to teach right away after a full summer at Base Camp, but it was exactly what I needed. I was blown away at how God put our group together and how the group supported and...

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La Vida Pineapple Project and Student Fellowship

La Vida recently hosted the Pineapple Project, a Gordon program designed to bring faculty and staff together in different locations across campus. For many, this was the first time they visited our new office building. We took advantage of the fall season to offer a...

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