di·ver·si·ty
the condition of having or being composed of differing elements
joy, laughter, energy, sharing, raw
(words chosen by each member to describe our team)
“The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts;
and though all its parts are many, they form one body.
So it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body…
In fact God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them,
just as he wanted them to be…
God has combined the members of the body
and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it,
so that there should be no division in the body,
but that its parts should have equal concern for each other.
If one part suffers, every part suffers with it;
if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.”
1 Corinthians 12:12-13, 18, 24-26
Introducing Team F.I.E.R.C.E.
(The individual profiles were written in secret by the other four members of the team)
Jenna is our walking Bible. She is in love with the Gospel, she knows the truth and lives it out. She is a brilliant girl and has a real passion for knowledge. She is spunky, vibrant and loves getting to know people. She continues to say yes to the Lord who has big plans for her future even though it comes with challenges and sacrifices. She has given her life to what matters most.
Kim is our undercover bombshell.She is constantly blowing us away with the depth of her maturity and the purity with which she has lived life. However, her witty commentary and sassy remarks never fail to keep us entertained. She has the wisdom and discernment to hold back and simply listen but also the courage to lovingly call us out on the hard things. Through her example she reminds us that the Lord has better things in store than what we have settled for in the past.
Lori is our fearless protector and personal fashionista. She brings contagious joy with her wherever she goes. She makes sure everyone is included and seeks out those who are commonly misunderstood. She has a fun loving and adventurous spirit but turns into Momma Bear at even the thought of her girls being threatened. Being the epitome of “fierce” she boldly pursues what she wants and is the first person to jump in and experience a new culture.
Cicely is our old-softy.She is the type of person you can approach about anything. She is filled with compassion for people’s physical needs but also has the gift to encourage and empower spiritually. She thrives off of the happiness of others and elevates their needs above her own. She is a loyal friend, our ride-or-die, but also is tender-hearted and exudes love in everything that she does. The joy and the light that she brings is an inspiration and delight to be around.
See Eun is our underestimated team leader. Because of her small and flawless exterior you wouldn’t expect her to be so powerful and influential. Her outward physical strength is the reflection of a heart deeply rooted in the Lord. She is a very humble and considerate leader who embraces every aspect of culture that we come across with a positive attitude. She is a selfless giver who delights in the little things that people often overlook.
For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this:
that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and he died for all,
that those who live might no longer live for themselves
but for him who for their sake died and was raised.
2 Corinthians 5:14-15
