Juliann chose Grace education because of the excellent feedback she received from her brother-in-law, who works full-time in the ministry and has studied at the same seminary. She also considered the seminary’s affordability when she enrolled in its program. According to her, the low tuition rate allowed her to take “double the classes” she could take at many other schools “for the same price.” Although it is affordable, Juliann was confident about the quality of seminary education she can get at Grace because it is backed by “solid credentials” and is “well-respected in the academic world.”

As she spent more time at Grace, Juliann became more passionate about her study. One of the topics that interested her is eternal rewards, which were discussed in The Basis of Free Grace Theology class with Dr. Ken Wilson. It changed her view on “how to live out the Christian life,” affected all areas of her life, and gave her a new perspective.

Juliann is also grateful to her Grace family for being supportive and understanding. Her professors and peers at Grace made sure to reach out to her and give comfort and encouragement. Moreover, her discipleship group has given her a place wherein she can freely express her feelings and seek spiritual advice. This helped her cope with what she was going through during that time.

Juliann overcame these challenges by God’s grace and was able to continue with her Grace education. The more she learned at the seminary, the more she became passionate about knowing more about God. For her, the experience has been “enlightening” and “enriching” to her spiritual life. But, she just kept “thirsting for more.” Aside from pursuing a MM degree, which she started in 2018, Juliann is also pursuing a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) degree. She plans to graduate with both in the future.