DISCOVERING YOUR DESIGN

Written By Mike Kolesar

At Telos, we believe education is about more than filling minds with knowledge—it's about nurturing the whole person: body, mind, and soul. Our vision has always been to help each student discover their God-given purpose and passion in their younger years, so they can spend their entire lives wisely and joyfully using their gifts and talents to serve and to bring God's kingdom to earth wherever they are planted.

"What if you could identify your calling at fifteen instead of forty-five?"

The Questions That Matter

We want to know what makes you come alive. What fills your cup to overflowing? What keeps you up at night that you wish were different in this world? In what ways do you love to give to your friends and family?

These aren't just good conversation starters—they're the questions that help us know how to come alongside and equip you for God's calling on your life. Because here's what we've learned: "Your design is going to reveal your destiny." (Pastor Chris Hodges)

Already Living It Out

We have Telos graduates who are already living out their God-given destiny—and many discovered it while they were here with us:

  • Rianna Guzman is studying to be an engineer

  • Sadie Acosta is pursuing wildlife veterinary medicine

  • Gage Valencia is studying and serving as a missionary along with seeking to bless others through music

  • GiGi Wilcox is telling stories through filmmaking

  • Chase Kolesar is studying to be a missionary through live production across the globe

  • Zoe Vandermuelen is planning to open her own salon as a means to serve and minister

  • Eva Scales is working to become a writer and will be attending a DTS in London next fall

  • Celeste Sarmiento has become an airplane pilot and is working towards her commercial license

  • Isaac Santacruz is ministering to children with King's Kids, and is preparing to be a children's pastor

  • Lucas Kolesar is pursuing a career in creative writing and hopes to perform his next project on Broadway

  • Sarah Molina is studying and blessing others through music

  • Isabella Carrasco built a business and is studying to be an elementary teacher

  • Aaron Gamez enlisted in the Army before he graduated and has been serving as a medic for almost two years

  • Josue Jimenez is preparing for politics

  • Caleb Hayes is headed into the military

These students found their purpose in their teenage years and are living it out just one or two years after graduating. Imagine the impact they'll make over a lifetime.

Why does Telos even care about this? Because this is for YOU. When you use your gifts, something miraculous happens: you're filled with joy you never imagined, you see your world transformed, and others are blessed by what you give.

Mike Kolesar
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