Stephanie and Taylor D. - Franklin, TN

“When your daughter looks at you and tells you that she doesn’t want to go to college and wants to move to Uganda to do mission work, most college counselors would shame you and try to convince you that you are making a mistake.  Not Brian Beckley.  Brian supported Taylor in her decision and became one of her biggest advocates. Our family will forever be grateful to Brian for the role he played in helping Taylor live out the calling that God placed on her life.  He listened to her, provided encouragement and guidance, and became a champion of her passion for spreading the gospel.” Stephanie D.

“Imagine how nervous I was when I sat down to tell my college counselor, Mr. Beckley, I did not want to go to college, and was not sure I ever would.  Instead of making me feel embarrassed or full of shame, he listened to me and embraced my non-traditional plan.  He not once tried to talk me out of it or suggest that I only go for a couple of weeks.  He knew that would not satisfy me and that I wanted to follow my calling and immerse myself in the Ugandan culture, where I could form real relationships. He became a champion of my dream all the while setting me up to succeed should I decide to one day go back to college once I completed my mission work.” Taylor.