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From Parties to Pastor: WWU Graduate Shares His Journey [NAD]

June 28, 2018

Joey Barajas is a 2018 graduate from Walla Walla University (WWU) in College Place, Wash. Barajas, who earned a bachelor's degree in theology from the university, was on a very different path just a couple years ago. After recommitting his life to Christ, Barajas received a surprise in the mail: an invitation to visit WWU. He did, decided he needed to go to college there, and how he's ready for what God has in store next. Barajas is featured on the July 2018 North American Division (NAD) Adventist Journey magazine cover.

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