WHAT STUDENTS SAY
AN INSIDE LOOK
Student Testimonials
My main purposes for coming to Capers was merely to have time of rest and to refocus my relationship with God. Both of those purposes were met in ways I cannot fully express. From the relationships with the staff, other students, to the solid amount of resources built up over the lectures all contributed to where I am with my faith. The community feel here has been an amazing blessing.
Matt (Canada) Semester 2, 2011
It's really awesome to look back to who I used to be and compare it with who I am now and realise that I am not the same person at all. I now have expereinced dealing with such a busy, scheduled life and making time to pray and read my Bible that I feel really well prepared to have a "worldly life" and have no problem with setting my priorities straight. God comes first and I have realised that I can't do anything without Him."
Ali (Canada), Semester 2, 2011
I really enjoyed my time here at Capernwray. I have learned so much and I feel a lot closer to God now. Not only have I learned about God and His Word, but also a lot about living in a Christian community and a lot about myself and how I react to things and situations. If I trust in Him, He will provide.
Anna-Katharina (Germany), Semester 2, 2011
I got to see and experience first-hand how to really grab hold of God as my own and not just be a tag-a-long from my parents. The late night discussions and prayers, we as guys have had together, I wouldn't trade for the world. It's been an amazing thing living with these guys for half a year and I won't soon forget it.
John (Canada), Semester 2, 2011
I have experienced the beautiful depth of relationship that is possible with other Christians in a way I have neve before. I have grown in my understanding of what it means to live a life totally in love with Jesus and been exposed to many different pictures of how that works. I have felt and known His presence and fallen in love with spending time with the Lord, King and Saviour of my life.
Tracey (Canada), Smester 2, 2011
In my second semester my growth in Christ really took off. I learned how to pray in new ways and gained more head knowledge which eventually became heart knowledge as I continued on in the semester. This year has met and exceeded all the expectations I had for it.
Deanna (Canada), Semester 2, 2011
The teaching at Capernwray has been more than what I ever hoped for. To be able to go home with confidence and know that I can present a Bible Study, youth event or devotion if needed, is something that I really appreciate and to have basic skills with mentoring and leadership is also something that has prepared me for living out my faith no matter where God places me.
Pauline (Denmark), Semester 2, 2011
One of the reasons I came to Capernwray was to grow in my knowledge and experience of God and that's what I've done. I've learnt so much about Him, both theoretically through the lectures and assignments and experientially along the road I've walked. One of the things I was hoping to receive from my time here was a closer walk with God and it has happened.
Emma (Toowoomba, Australia), Semester 2, 2011
"My first semester at Capernwray has been amazing! I came to learn and grow in my relationship with God through His Word and truth. The constant intake of truth through lectures, Bible Studies, Girl's Group and church is incredible. My fellow students, the lecturers, the staff and the community have shown me true servanthood and a selfless, Christ-like love for people as a whole."Tracey (Canada) Semester 1, 2011
I can honestly say that I can see no better way to spend the last 6 months of my life. Through this time I have learned and grown so much in my relationship with Christ and now have a better understanding of who He is in my life and what He can do through me. One of the greatest tools has been being able to put together and present a Bible Study. Before I came to Capernwray I had no idea of how to put together a Bible Study and had only attended a few in the past. I love the Christian community living because of the encouragement that I have received from those around me during our time together."Jake Bauer (U.S.A.) Semester 1, 2011
"My experience at Capernwray has been fantastic! I've grown in my relationship with God. I've learned to be disciplined with my reading the Bible and this has brought me so much joy and peace in my life. The lectures have really helped me broaden my perspective and expand on my Bible knowledge. Capernwray has been a wonderful experience for me and I have enjoyed every minute of it "
Deidra (Canada) Semester 1, 2011
"I have learned so much about the Bible through the lectures and I feel like I have a fuller understanding of what it's about. I have also grown through public speaking and preparing Bible studies, Devos and Orals. I have made such good friends here and I hope they carry through till when I get home. God has taught me to trust Him."Kaila (U.S.A.) Semester 1, 2011
"My time here at Capernwray will be an experience I will never forget. I have made a bigger family with all my Capernwray brothers and sisters. I have been taught to look into the Bible myself. I have learned to prepare and present a Bible Study and devotions; skills I can use back home in my own church or group of friends."
Allycia (Canada) Semester 1, 2011
"My experience at Capernwray was different than I thought it would be, even though I had few expectations. I love being in the Christian atmosphere, surrounded by great people who soon became family. I loved growing in community with the other girls."
Daisy (Canada) Semester 1, 2011
"I greatly enjoyed my semester at Capernwray and would highly recommend it to others considering going to Bible School. I've grown immensely in my walk with God and have a better understanding not only of who He is but of who I am in Him."April (Canada) Semester 1, 2011
"My time here has been an awesome one. I have definitely become attached to Australia by the people I have met and the spiritual growth that has occurred in my life has truly made coming here one of the best decisions of my life."
Deanna (Canada) Semester 1, 2011
"A big thing for me when coming to Bible School, was to be able to focus on God. In this environment where you are surrounded by Christian students, Christian staff and Christian friends, God is often in the topics; either in direct or indirect context. By being here I am immersed in and with God."
Joel Haight (Canada) Semester 1, 2011
"After six months attending Capernwray God has already taught me so much about my personal walk with Him. He has challenged many of my preconceived notions about what it is to be a Christian, to be in Christ, and the priorities of life."Garth Sabben (Australia) Semester 1, 2011
"The teaching has been incredible! The lecturers have taught me so much that I don't think I could have ever learned on my own. I will always be so thankful for all the lecturers and the different topics they taught. I have grown so much from being in this community and being in Australia."Kayla (Canada) Semester 1, 2011
"I would recommend doing a full years study for many of my friends and some of my relatives. I think that if anyone comes here with the will to change and grow in the Lord, then they, and others, will see a great change in their lives and in their attitude."Scott (Canada) Semester 2, 2010 & Semester 1, 2011
"My expectation when I first came to Capernwray was to gain as much knowledge of the Word as I could. That expectation was quickly blown out of the water. My time has not only been sweet, but has been such a defining, underlining and solidfying time in my life."
Aly (Canada) Semester 2, 2010
"The lectures have been thoroughly enjoyable and I will miss being a student greatly. Throughout the whole duration of the year I have felt each lecturer and subject has been tailored specifically for me and my journey with Christ."
Cass (NSW, Australia) Semester 2, 2010
"I am so excited to use all of the things that I've learned here when I get home, and show them to all my freinds and family. I've been stretched and pushed here and I'm glad it happened because I definitely needed it."
Kimberley (Canada) Semester 2, 2010
"God changed me so much while I was here, and I know He continues every single day. I know this half year was probably one of the best in my life. I felt God's leading to come here when I was at home and now I know why and see all the good things he brought of the six months, what I didn't expect before."
Carmen (Germany) Semester 2, 2010
"God taught me that I don't have to do all these works to be considered a Christian, that all I have to do is trust God. Everything I can't, He can. My expectations for what this semester were going to bring have been fulfilled and more."
Allycia (Canada) Semester 2, 2010
"I loved the variety of lecturers from so many different backgrounds coming at issues from so many differ
ent angles. I am looking forward to having some time now to think over things I have learned and try to apply them to my life with a lot of help from my heavenly Father."
Sam (Victoria, Australia) Semester 2, 2010
"These past 5 months have been some of the best I have experienced in my Christian walk.
Not only have I begun to define my faith in a new way, but I have come to actually find ways to live it out.
For a few years I've been looking for community. Now I've found it."
Colton (Canada) Semester 1, 2010
"I've learnt what true Christian fellowship should be like. Capernwray has been so amazing.
I am so happy I came to Capernwray and got to hear so many amazing speakers and meet such amazing people."
Karissa (Canada) Semester 1, 2010
"I came to Capernwray to deepen my personal relationship with Christ and become grounded in his living Word.
I have gained that here at Capernwray!
I am very thankful for my time here and I will never regret coming!"
Cassidy (Canada) Semester 1, 2010
"Before Capernwray I never read my Bible. It was a chore and something I didn't want to do.
Now, I can't stop reading it. It is my favourite thing to do and I learn something new every time I pick it up."
Michelle (Canada) Semester 1, 2010
"God has worked in my life in ways I could not have imagined. From the lectures to Bible Studies, from Quiet Times at Woodsey's to going to Street Meet on Friday nights, I've experienced God in it all and am so excited to take back what I've learned to Tucson, Arizona."
Aaron (U.S.A.) Semester 1, 2010
"I really liked the diversity of the lecturers, to see so many different testimonies, so many lives from so far away that God has changed their lives and their communities. The Bible has truly come alive to me."
Craig (Canada) Semester 1, 2010
"The one thing I have learned that I believe will have left the biggest impact on my life is that above all else and anyone else I am to love God.
I have loved the experience, the good times and the hard times and I believe that through these last few months I have been stretched and grown more into the woman of God I am to be."
Taralyn (Canada) Semester 1, 2010
"The life experience I have gained over my time here is priceless. I have been involved in many different aspects that have stretched me in new ways. I am so glad that I chose to come here and follow God's plan instead of my own. I hope everyone can experience something like this."
Clinton (Canada) Semester 1, 2010
"Now I can see that living life selfishly really does not bring fulfillment and the only way I can ever really truly be happy is to live the life that Christ wanted me to live.
Capernwray has really helped to bring my life back on track and the staff and students have meant so much to me during my time here."
Elbie (Australia) Semester 1, 2010
"I have changed the way I pray to more praise and worship. I talk to Christ all the time and have become more personable with Him. I learned that in Christ I am accepted, secure and significant.
I have finally been able to feel the love of God, which is such an overwhelming feeling and I am so happy that I was able to experience that here."
Theresa (Canada) Semester 1, 2010
"It has been a life-changing experience and I feel like God is building a firm foundation and it's all about Him and for Him and through Him and on Him the solid Rock, He is teaching me to stand."
Sam (Australia) Semester 1 & 2, 2010
"There are many amazing truths that I have learned during my time here, heaps having to do with worship ministry, leadership and sharing the Gospel with believers and unbelievers. These past few months at Capernwray have been some of the best times of my life. I know that God is on my side, there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus and that he has big plans for me."
Nicole (Canada) Semester 1, 2010
"My time at Capernwray can be summed up in a quick phrase, which is it has been the biggest life-changing experience of my life to date. I gained so much more than I expected. Since I have been here I have been able to find that God has incredible plans for my life and that he will supply all that I need to accomplish His will. Thank you Capernwray."
Brendon (Canada), Semester 1, 2010
"One of the greatest things I learned while here at Capernwray was my true identity in Christ. God created me and I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I am a child of God.
I realised while here at Capernwray that if I am going to believe in God, I need to believe everything that he says in His Word."
Emily (Canada) Semester 1, 2010
"My time here at Capernwray has been awesome. I have learned so much and the experience was incredible. God really spoke into my life and I feel I have changed.
I have had some of the best times of my life with some of the people here.
My time here was unforgettable. Thank you to all the staff for making this semester so great."
Mac (U.S.A.) Semester 1, 2010
"I realised that worship and life are not separate, but united. I had an awesome mentor and friends were a blessing from God.
I want to do great things for God, but I know that only God can make that happen.
I realised that only God's greatness in me can accomplish great things through me."
Sunghee (Korea) Semester 1, 2010
"Capernwray has been one of the best decisions I've ever made, where I have had moments of laughter, anger, exhaustion, tears and God moments. Where I could be myself and let God shine in my life; to create those opportunities where we can look back and feel like we have affected someone else's walk with God. I thank all the staff and students for making my time here an experience of a life time."
Paul (Canada) Semester 1, 2010
"I am grateful that I came to this School as it has kicked started my walk with God. Also the relationships I have made here are some that I will cherish forever. The staff here are amazing. I got to see how Christian adults live and work together and the amount that the staff has spoken into my life has been tremendous." God has blessed me during my time here and I will thank Him daily for my time here."
Dustin (Canada) Semester 1, 2010
"I thank God for sending me to Capernwray where I have learnt the importance of knowing God, not just knowing about God. I have gained so much that God has graciously given me through my time at Capernwray and I look forward to growing closer to God through my deepening relationship with Jesus.
Bring on Semester 2!"
Cass (Australia) Semester 1 & 2, 2010
"I can honestly say that my time here has been the best time of my life! I have loved meeting new people, growing spiritually and also seeing another part of the world. I can say with full confidence that I am a different person in terms of interacting with God and interacting with others. One of the highlights has been the phenomenal group of lecturers. I will never forget the laughs and memories."
Kevin (Canada) Semester 1, 2010
" Of all the things I have learnt I most definitely I think that the underlying message has been Christ in me. Almost every single lecturer has hinted or directly mentioned about Christ living through you. This is something I have never fully understood or grasped in all of my years. Habits gained here I will take home with me to Canada and apply to my life."
Cody (Canada) Semester 1, 2010
"I have made friends like I never thought was possible for me. The hugest thing God has taught me here has been to trust in Him and rest in Him. There are no words to describe the amount of knowledge that has been crammed into my head and the sheer number of personal revelations I have had from God during my time here.
I so praise God for bringing me to this place where I could not only learn more about Him but for once to know Him."
Nathan (Canada) Semester 1, 2010
"I learned that living in community is one of the healthiest things I've done and I've lived in community most of my life, but living like this where we are learning most of the time is honestly the best.
I am in love with this place, but even more I am in love with leaving (in December) and living out all I have learned here."
Zac (U.S.A.) Semester 1 & 2, 2010
"I believe that over my months at Capernwray I have grown more in my spiritual life than ever in the rest of my life. I have been challenged by things that I didn't even know I had to be challenged by and my eyes have been opened to who I truly am and what I am in Christ.
My life became an outflow of my walk with Christ, instead of my walk with Christ coming second."
Paul (Canada), Semester 1, 2010
"This semester at Capernwray has been one of the biggest blessings of my life! The things I have learned here have been unbelievable. Being surrounded by Christian influences all day every day has built me up a lot. The things I have learnt will stay with me forever."
Paul (Canada) Semester 1, 2010