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History and Mission Statement
Qwest West, Inc. is a non-profit,
experiential outdoor ministry founded by John Cook in 1996 to lead young
adults on trips of faith and leadership development in the American West.
As an affiliated ministry of Shandon Presbyterian Church and the
Presbyterian Student Association at the University of South Carolina, the
inclusive ministry’s mission is to share the wonder and beauty of God’s
creation found in the West with students helping them scale new heights in
spiritual maturity, faith development, leadership, community
responsibility, and self-awareness about their own place and mission in
this world. Qwest West’s motto may be summarized as “What you are is your
gift from God, and what you become is your gift to God.”
Inherent in the
ministry’s mission is an inclusive outreach, providing the Qwest West
experience for as many students from all walks of life and socioeconomic
backgrounds as possible.
Camping Equipment and Baggage
All camping equipment is provided except for a sleeping bag and pad. Baggage
should consist of a soft bag, duffel, or suitcase. Laundry stops are scheduled every
few days. A clothing list will be included in the pre-departure
information packet.
Responsibility
Qwest West, Inc., its staff, and the Board of Directors do not assume
any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident,
delay to person or property, due to any act or omission. Furthermore,
Qwest West, Inc., its staff, and the Board of Directors accept no responsibility
for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labor disputes, machinery
breakdowns, quarantine, government restraints, weather, war, an act of
God, or any other cause.
College Credit
For USC students,
3 hours Religious Studies credit could be made available by pairing the Qwest West
with an independent study to be taken in the Fall of 2010. Qwest West
would help pay up to one-third of the USC class credit cost. For other
institutions, college credit may be available.
References
Hollis Chappell, QW Student '06 (PC Alumna)
(rhchappell@gmail.com)
Kyle Baker, QW Student ‘06 (USC
Alumna)
(intern@shandonpres.org) Lee Johnson, QW
Staff '97,'99,'01,'03,'08
(wleejohnson@hotmail.com)
Kenyetta Singleton, QW Staff '08
(singleton.k@hotmail.com)
Ridgley Beckett, QW Student '08
(Converse Student) (ridgley.beckett@converse.edu)
Anna Curl, QW Student '08 (Auburn Student)
(aecurl@gmail.com)
Edgar Barrera, QW Student '08 (PSA-Columbia)
(edgar@abacusplanninggroup.com)
*Other references are available upon request.
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