OUR STORY
The Outpost is the fulfillment of a dream first planted in our hearts more than thirty years ago.
That dream was shaped through decades of serving in ministry, education, and city leadership. Along the way, life's pressures and a ten-year season of intense personal hardship caused that vision to fade into the background.
Then, in 2019, Jesus began to restore not only our hearts, but also the calling we thought has been left behind.
The dream came alive again.
Not simply to create another ministry or weekly gathering, but to build a New Testament discipleship community where students don't just attend meetings; they share life together.
In the fall to 2022, that vision began with twelve college students gathering in our home. It quickly grew to more than sixty. that rapid growth confirmed something we had long believed: Students are longing for more than events. They're longing for people to know them, walk with them, and help them grow. Life-on-life discipleship.
Today, The Outpost exists to provide that kind of community, a place where resident and non-resident students can experience authentic relationships, intentional discipleship, and discover their life in Christ.
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OUR MISSION IS TO HELP COLLEGE STUDENTS ENJOY AND FOLLOW JESUS TOGETHER IN A WAY THEY CAN SHOW OTHERS HOW TO ENJOY AND FOLLOW JESUS TOO.
OUR VALUES
RELATIONSHIPS
GROWTH
PLAY
OPEN DOORS
There are no shortcuts to building meaningful connections. That’s why The Outpost prioritizes time, consistency, and shared life as students grow in relationship with:
We believe our greatest success is seeing students become healthy adults. We recognize that healthy growth is formed over time through the practices we put in place, so we focus our efforts in three key areas:
We believe play is a universal language that brings people together. Laughter has a way of lightening the load and reminding us of the joy found in shared life. That’s why we make space for play in three areas:
We believe accessibility is the key to experiencing the full life offered by Jesus. We will anticipate the goodness of God as we open doors to our:
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God
Others
Self
Spiritual
Emotional
Relational
Around the Table
On the Court
In the World
Hearts
Minds
Lives
THE DUO BEHIND THE OUTPOST
DAWN
Executive Director
With 25 years in public education and a lifetime of service in ministry, Dawn brings a heart for mentorship and a gift for hospitality to our community.
A graduate of Texas State University with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, her career has spanned everything from Kindergarten to Special Education and Dyslexia Intervention.
Beyond the classroom, Dawn has spent years leading Youth and Children's ministries, and most recently, four years dedicated to College Ministry.
Dawn loves the outdoors, but her greatest joy is a home filled with family and loved ones.
Loves: Sewing, decorating, & remodeling
KELLY
Strategic Advisor
Kelly is a seasoned leader with a passion for spiritual formation and outdoor adventure.
A 1993 Texas A&M graduate (Agronomy), Kelly's journey has taken him through seminary at Liberty University to a Master's in Public Administration from UT
Permian Basin.
With 17 years of experience as a Pastor, he has spent the last four years focusing specifically on College Ministry, where he finds his greatest fulfillment in working with students and men.
An avid outdoorsman, Kelly is often found backpacking, kayaking, or fishing.
Loves: Outdoors, classic cars & WWII history