Living on Mission: Logan’s Experience in Virginia and D.C.

Logan can be seen in the center and very back of this photo.

For Logan, a college student who has attended Imago Dei Church for nearly four years, a recent trip to Virginia and Washington, D.C. opened his eyes to what it truly means to live on mission. What began as a three-day informational and service trip became a deeply personal reminder that God can use anyone, anywhere, to make an impact for His kingdom.

The trip was part of The Catalyst, a program through the South Carolina Baptist Convention designed for college students who sense a call to missions. During the trip, Logan and his group learned about the work of the International Mission Board and met missionaries serving in the area. The team also partnered with a local church plant to host an outreach event for their community.

“It was important for us because we got to see people our age serving the Lord,” Logan shared. “It was encouraging to see that you don’t have to wait until later in life to follow where God is leading.”

While the experience was meaningful, it also stretched Logan outside his comfort zone. Traveling with a group of students he didn’t know and spending several days together was a challenge for someone who describes himself as introverted. “Being introverted, it doesn’t sound like a good time staying with strangers for three days,” he said with a laugh. “But God worked and did amazing things!”

Even in moments of discomfort, God provided opportunities for connection and ministry. Logan shared that one of his biggest takeaways was realizing that living on mission doesn’t depend on location. “I learned that living on mission doesn’t require a specific place or people,” he said. “You can serve the Lord with people you just met and in towns you’re just visiting.”

Throughout the trip, Logan prayed that he would be obedient in sharing the gospel. God answered that prayer through two significant conversations. “I had two opportunities and both went amazing,” he recalled. “One of the guys actually asked me for a hug and I got to pray with him.”

For Logan, those moments affirmed his calling and reminded him that God’s work isn’t limited to certain places or seasons—it happens wherever His people are willing to go. “Honestly, it was a great trip,” he said. “The most uncomfortable part was probably the car ride,” he added with a smile.

As Logan returned home to Spartanburg, he carried with him not only new friendships but a renewed passion for living on mission every day. His story is a reminder that obedience often begins with small steps—and that God is faithful to use them in powerful ways.