Sharon Caswell - education specialist

BA in Psychology, MA in Biblical Studies (in progress), Trained disability advocate through the Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities, proud and blessed mama to the amazing Tyson (pictured).

Favorite thing about Beyond Limits:

The students! I love having the opportunity to be a part of the daily lives of the amazing people that God sends to this program. Being a part of their college experience is one of the greatest joys of my life.

Goals for Beyond Limits Students:

That every student who comes though our program leaves with an increased confidence in their unique strengths and abilities and with the knowledge that they are important members of our community! I want to help them advocate for their dreams and desires and to embrace the joy of life-long learning. My goal is that they say “yes” more than “no” to new experiences and opportunities that come their way.

Favorite memory so far:

BGU students do a global internship when they are juniors. They serve overseas for 13 months in various countries around the world. The Beyond Limits students spend time each week learning about the countries where their friends are serving. We always have an intern come and talk to our class about their experiences in the country, letting us know how to pray specifically for the work going on there. One of my favorite memories was when one of our students led a prayer for the country that left the interns speechless. Seeing God, prayer, faith, and concern through this student’s eyes was such a powerful moment!

Craig Spofford - executive director

M.Div in Biblical studies and Leadership, experience working with the disability community, job training and development and service in pastoral ministry.

Favorite thing about Beyond Limits:
Walking with Beyond Limits and other Christian college students as they live life together and participate in classes, outreach ministry and every day work and life. Being part of an integrated community!

Goals for Beyond Limits Students:
To continue on the foundation of thriving and seeing students grow through their time at Beyond Limits and beyond.  Goals like work skills, life skills and so on are important, but primarily seeing Beyond Limits students see themselves as having a purpose and being included in the world is the key.

Favorite memory so far:
There are so many at this point! Watching students succeed in their next steps is at the top of my list. Whether it is getting a job, finding a ministry, or being involved in their community after college, I want to see Beyond Limits students and their peers be influencers and leaders in their world.