“God brought Telos into my life so that I could deepen my walk with Him and teach me that He should be the center of my school. TELOS has given me the desire to pursue God first and trust that everything else will be added. ”

“TELOS has been the best thing that has happened to me. My experience at Telos this year has been outstanding. ”

“I have been doing Telos for three years and I got saved during that time. I appreciate the enormous amount of effort the Kolesars put into cultivating young minds for God’s kingdom.”

“TELOS has helped me to be more diligent and focused on my studies, but I am more grateful for the amazing people that TELOS has brought into my life and how they have helped me to grow in my relationship with the Lord. ”

“During a difficult and unpredictable semester, the Kolesars and the TELOS community welcomed me in with unconditional favor and kindness. ”

“TELOS helped me understand who I am in Christ, and gave me a desire to do something really meaningful with my life.”

“While I am excited for the summertime, I will dearly miss the friendships and weekly deep-dive into the foundations of living a godly lifestyle.”

“Telos gave me a chance to put myself out there for people I didn’t know. It has increased my desire and ability to help others.”

“While in TELOS, my heart has drawn closer to God. For me, it was a time of both academic and spiritual growth. In Telos, I am encouraged to seek God, in all His ways, continuously.”

“TELOS helped me understand who I was and what I wanted to do as a person. It also gave me a better understanding of my relationship with God.”

“TELOS has taught me how to learn and live. I see a transformation and improvement in my character and academics that serve as an inspiration to others around me.”

“Being part of a faith-centered community like TELOS has really grown my faith…and set a desire within me to be more like Christ and honor him with my life.”

“Telos was an incredible experience that helped me discover my love for teaching, gave me an amazing and supportive community, and helped me grow and see my potential to serve the Lord…and grow even more in the future.”

“Teaching this year with Telos allowed me to spend time with the most amazing students and leaders in El Paso. It gave me a newfound passion for teaching and brought me confidence in the value I can bring to others. ”