I AM SO EXCITED TO INTRODUCE YOU TO MY TEAM FOR THE COMING YEAR!! These are the six people I will be working with every day to spread the message and love of Jesus with everyone we encounter for the next 11 months!! 😀 Here they are…
"Hi guys…or ya'll! My name is Staci Weedman and I'm a 26 year old Hoosier, transplanted into Texas after graduate school. I attended Purdue University and studied Biology, Spanish Language, and Animal Science. I am in awe of God most when I'm in nature, around animals, or experience great dedication and commitment from others. My passion is to unite all peoples and cultures under one God and I am excited to experience God's power in so many nations; allowing my heart to be broken and have doors open to do something about it."
"Hey! I'm Michael Choi and I was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, but now currently reside in Seoul, South Korea. I did my undergraduate studies in Political Science and recently completed my MBA. Living away from Christ, nothing was ever enough for me, and I struggled to find my place in life. By God’s grace, He pulled me out of darkness, and now I am dedicating my life to serving His kingdom. I am honored to be on team 14 Feet and look forward to becoming more intimate with our Savior."
"Hey Friends! My name is Jenny Measmer. I am 25 years old and reside in Charlotte, NC. I started my relationship with Jesus when I was a sophomore in college and my life hasn't been the same since. I have a passion for missions and seeing lives transformed through the power of the gospel. I am so excited to be a part of The World Race and take the message and love of Christ to the nations."
"Hi, my name is Erin Olson and I am from Mitchell, South Dakota. I grew up understanding who God is, but spent most of my youth trying to be good enough. My freshman year in college I realized how much I really needed God's grace and that has changed my life forever. Gandhi said, "Be the change you want to see in the world." I look forward to the upcoming year of changing the world by sharing about Jesus' love and demonstrating that love around the world."
"Hi, my name is Emily Adkisson and I'm from the beautiful southern city of Charlotte, NC. Growing up in the Bible Belt, my upbringing consisted of endless nights spent at the church in youth groups, Bible studies, and so much more. It wasn't until adulthood (and many struggles later) that I began to understand what it means to be a child of God and what His endless love for me means. I am now challenged to bring that same love and hope to the nations."
"Hey All! I'm Ben Friedman, a 20 year old from Moorestown, NJ who just finished my sophomore year at The University of Alabama. I was an atheist until I got to college, during which time God completely changed my heart. I have a passion for preaching the Gospel and I cannot wait to see where God leads me throughout this next year!"
As a team we had to come up with a team name. After much consideration we decided that we wanted to base our name on Romans 10:14-15 which says, "How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, 'How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!'" Our first official agreement on what to name our team was "Beautiful Feet." However, it turns out that a past team had already used that name…so we had to pick a different one. We wanted to stick with the same idea, but didn't know exactlly how to rephrase the idea. That night at training camp we were huddled in a circle praying about what our team name should be, when Staci told us to open our eyes and asked us what we saw. Erin replied, "Fourteen feet." And that is what we decided to name our team: "14 Feet." As I've said in a previous post, I love my team so much already!! I am so excited to journey to new and difficult places with these awesome men and women of God as we bring the gospel to people who desperately need it!
