What Past Students Say

“It was so great to set aside six months of my life to draw closer and learn more about God...My time at Holsby has truly been life-transforming, and has completely changed my understanding of who I am in Christ.” —Luke Siebert, Canada

“God used my time at Holsby to teach me things that I didn’t even know I had to learn.” —Susi Thiel, Germany

“I never thought I would come away from Holsby with as many friendships and learning experiences as I have. I was really nervous about coming here because I didn’t know anyone at Holsby, or what I was getting myself into. Before I came here, it was difficult to trust God, but because I was completely out of my comfort zone, trusting God has become easier. Being at Holsby, I have learned things about myself that I would never have learned had I been surrounded by the things at home.”—Kaeli Riccardi USA

“The time here at Holsby was of an indescribable value for me.” —Manuel Schmitt-Lechner, Germany

“I was so blessed by my time there, and I definitely made the best friends I’ll ever have. I’ve never been more myself with a group of people as I was and still am with my Holsby friends. My Holsby friendships have been invaluable!”

“I still carry with me so many memories of Holsby. I learned so many things and met so many people that year that will never be forgotten. It’s so funny – my memory of things in the past is organized into pre-Holsby, during Holsby, and post-Holsby memories. It was such an important pinnacle in my life and that goes for many of the people I met there. I have lifelong friends from Holsby and Capernwray that are very dear to me. I knew people for ten or fifteen years growing up that I’ve lost touch with, but the friends that I knew for six months in Sweden are my best friends in the world. Thanks again for all you guys do and have done for students - I will never ever forget little Holsby.”

“The year I spent there was an incredible year. God did so much more then I ever could have expected. The foundation I have now to build upon is strong. I know Jesus, not just stuff about Him, and I actually have a real relationship with my God. Holsby is a blessed place and God does amazing things in and through lives there ….”

“This year has changed my outlook on so many things. Culture. Friends. Languages. Food. The Bible. Christian life and fellowship.” —Wesley Burgess, USA

“I am so grateful the Lord allowed me to taste of His goodness there at Holsby. I came home with a rich treasure chest of spiritual truth that has held me in good stead through the years and helped me better disciple my own four, as well as an invaluable storehouse of precious, sweet memories that no money could buy.”