Baptisms Highlight Continuous Spiritual Growth at Washington Adventist University
Story by WAU Staff
Washington Adventist University’s (WAU) new Gideon 300 Student Missionary Movement is off to a strong start, highlighted by the baptisms of two students during the final convocation of the year.
Chenelle Gordon and Titus Aina, both part of the Gideon 300 movement, shared their inspiring stories of faith and transformation before being baptized by University Chaplain Jiwan Moon (pictured, above left).
Gordon’s journey to WAU began years earlier when she met Weymouth Spence, president of WAU, while doing missionary work at Northern Caribbean University in Jamaica. He invited her to attend WAU, a decision that would eventually lead to her baptism. Gordon, who described herself as a “prodigal daughter,” recounted how she overcame significant struggles, including homelessness.
“Jesus restored my dignity and showed me my true worth,” she said.
Aina, who also shared his testimony, spoke of overcoming toxic habits and deepening
his relationship with God. “Everything changed when I started depending on Him,”
he said. His parents—long-
time supporters of his spiritual growth—celebrated his decision and commitment to the Gideon 300 initiative.
The Gideon 300 movement, which launched in October,
calls students to live as missionaries, serving on campuses and in their communities. Moon praised the baptisms as a sign of themovement’s success. “These moments show the impact of Gideon 300 and the spiritual revival happening here at WAU,” Moon said.
Spence emphasized the university’s mission to prepare students not just for careers but for a lifetime of service to God. “Chenelle’s journey reflects
the transformative power of education and faith working together,” he said.
WAU invites prayers and support as Gideon 300 continues to inspire students to lead and serve for Christ.
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