Here is just a snapshot into the lives of our dedicated Student Ministries Staff. To contact a staff member via e-mail click on their picture below.
Ministry Staff
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Serge Guillot>Director of Community & Outreach •If I were a fruit I would be an apple because I eat three a day •When I was in Middle School I was the kid that had a store inside my locker where I sold pop, gum and other candy •I work with students because they are so much fun. Also, because I want to see and be a part of the sometimes hard, but very exciting changes God is doing in their lives |
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Abby Wozniak>Student Ministries Assistant •If I were a fruit I would be a pineapple because they hang around in warm tropical locations, like Hawaii and they are nice and sweet...who can resist something sweet? •When I was in Middle School I got lots of perms •Purple makes me feel like a kid again, it use to be my favorite color...I had lots of purple clothes when I was little •Something that breaks my heart is the abuse and neglect of children. Something that refreshes my soul is spending time in creation and laughing |
Volunteer Staff
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Beth Amstutz>8th Grade Chat Room Leader •If I were a fruit I would be a banana because everyone loves bananas. They're so useful in jello, pudding, bread, cereal, ice cream, milkshakes & peanut butter sandwiches •When I was in Middle School I was a tomboy with long braids. I played all sports including cheerleading, but I was bigger than the football players •Lately God is teaching me to trust and obey |
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Lauren Amstutz>7th Grade Chat Room Leader •Purple makes we feel excellent because it is my favorite color. My bedroom at home is purple with butterflies •When I was in Middle School I was sweet!! I wore glasses and my hair was frizzy •My most memorable experience as a student minisry staffer was going to New Orleans. I loved taking prayer walks with my amazing group and building relationships all week with them |
| Lynn Ballenger>Production Assistant •3 things I would take with me if I were stuck on a desert island-my horse, books and music •Purple makes me feel happy...it's my favorite color •I work with students because I love them | |
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Lisa Boudouris>8th Grade Chat Room Leader •If the moon were made of cheese I would grab some salami and crackers and sneak on to the next space shuttle •When I was in Middle School I was a band geek and wrote notes in code •Lately God is teaching me to be patient....I am not good at waiting |
| Brian Chupp>7th Grade Chat Room Leader •Purple makes me feel in love. My wife loves purple it was one of our wedding colors •If I were a fruit I would be a mango because it is a little more unusual •My favorite passage of scripture is Isaiah 40:29-31, it reminds me that life is a journey. We continuously need extra strength to make it through | |
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BettyJo Chupp>8th Grade Chat Room Leader •Purple makes me feel mellow •If I were a fruit I would be a pineapple because it is a bit prickly at times, but very good inside •Lately God has been teaching me to wait on Him for all things-big and small |
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Lisa Cook>Team Coach •If the moon were made of cheese I would bring crackers •3 things I would take if I were stuck on a desert island-vegetable seeds, toothbrush and matches •Something that breaks my heart is seeing students go through struggles and/or making poor choices and feeling like there's nothing I can do to help or keep them from doing what they're doing. Something that refreshes my soul is seeing God redeem people and circumstances |
| Matthew Cook>Production Director | |
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Heather Green>7th Grade Chat Room Leader •If I were a fruit I would be a strawberry because they're the best •I would rather eat jell-o than pudding because it is fruit flavored and it jiggles •Lately God is teaching me to give concerns, problems and situations to Him instead of worrying about them |
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Mike Green>7th Grade Chat Room Leader & Team Coach •If the moon were made of cheese I would make the Milkyway a hamburger the galaxy a bun and eat it •I would rather eat jell-o than pudding because jell-o is more fun when it comes out of your nose when you laugh •I work with student because I love them and I love having fun in ministry |
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Jim Gregory>7th Grade Chat Room Leader •3 things I would take if I were stuck on a desert island-immediate family, golf equipment and food •When I was in Middle School I ran for student council and lost by one vote •Something that breaks my heart is constant picking on each other of students. Students growing with the Lord refreshes my soul |
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Monica Gregory>Team Coach •Purple makes me feel uncomfortable...it conjures up images of two large monsters like Grimace and Barney •If I were a fruit I would be a grape because even at my worst (as a shivled up raisin), somebody would still want me •I work with students because I remember how bumpy and uncomfortable those years are. Anything I can do to help others through that is rewarding |
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Andrie Grooms>7th Grade Chat Room Leader •Purple makes me feel like shopping •When I was in Middle School I broke my nose playing basketball and had to wear a mask the rest of the season •One of my favorite passages of scripture is Isaiah 49:15-26. Sometimes when God is silent it seems that he has forgotten me. It is encouraging to know that my name is engraved in His hand and that he will never forget me or what I am struggling with |
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Ryan Grooms>8th Grade Chat Room Leader |
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Will Harbauer>7th Grade Chat Room Leader •Purple makes me feel like eating a grape popsicle and then thinking about the "purple panda" from Mr. Rodgers •If the moon were made of cheese I would take a vacation and bring some crackers along •My favorite passage of scripture is Psalm 101-it sets a perfect example of how I want my life to be |
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Melissa Hartenburg>7th Grade Chat Room Leader •Purple make me feel...it depends, light purple make me think clean, crisp and happy. Dark purple make me feel down or mysterious •3 things I would take with me if I were stuck on a desert island-Bible, suntan lotion and sunglasses •My favorite passage of scripture is Jeremiah 29:11 because sometimes I get nervous about the future and it's very reassuring that God already knows |
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Andrea Kimura>7th Grade Chat Room Leader •Purple makes me feel calm and happy, it is one of my favorite colors •I would rather eat pudding than jell-o because it comes in multiple chocolate flavors •My favortie passage of scripture is John 3:16. It is so basic and reinforces that I am loved and saved through Christ |
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Jay Kimura>8th Grade Chat Room Leader •3 things I would take with me if I were stuck on a desert island-fishing pole, bow & arrow and my family •I would rather eat jello than pudding because it is cool, refreshing, firm and fun to eat •Lately God is teaching me to keep an open mind and heart and don't be selfish to others. Be thankful for what I have |
| Shari Macias>SEARCH Facilitator | |
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Andrew Mawer>8th Grade Chat Room Leader |
| Kelly Noward>8th Grade Chat Room Leader •If I were a fruit I would be a banana because you can continue to peel away new layers •When I was in Middle School I played softball, tennis, cheered and thought everybody was looking at me •I work with students because I am absoulutely fascinated with the way jr. highers think. To encourage them and feed off their incredible energy | |
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Heidi Oswald>8th Grade Chat Room Leader |
| Mary Petersen>Production Assistant & SEARCH Facilitator | |
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Alex Schings>Production Assistant •If the moon were made of cheese I would want to fly there •3 things I would take with me if I were stuck on a desert island-fishing pole, sleeping bag and a big knife •I work with students because first, they make me laugh and secondly, the tranformation from a child to a teenagers is difficult. It is rewarding when you make a connection and help mold them for the next step on their journey |
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Tom Schings>8th Grade Chat Room Leader & SEARCH Facilitator |
| Andrew Smith>8th Grade Chat Room Leader & SEARCH Facilitator | |
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Jessi Wise>8th Grade Chat Room Leader •If I were a fruit I would be a raspberry because it is simple and sweet, but sometimes it can give you a little bite •3 things I would take if I were stuck on a desert island-a Bible, a deserted island for dummies book and music •My favorite passages of scripture are in Psalms. It goes through so many real emotions that everyone has. It shows you that it's okay to cry out to God |
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Paul Wise>7th Grade Chat Room Leader •Purple makes me feel like eating taffy •3 things I would take if I were stuck on a desert island-a large yacht, a lot of gas and a lot of food •Lately God has been teaching me that I need Him only |