Hello everyone! I’m Emily Quint from Michigan. I am 23 years old. In May 2014, I graduated from Hillsdale College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing/Management. Hillsdale is a small liberal arts school of about 1,400 students (tiny I know), and lies 1.5 hours southwest of my hometown. As the signs on both ends of the town say, “it’s the people.” No truer words could be spoken about the institution, and going there was one of the best decisions in my life so far!
I have an amazing family. My parents raised us kiddos in the church and have always encouraged us to keep the Lord at the forefront of our lives.
Aside from my immediate family, I am truly grateful for my church family. They’ve been such an integral part of my life, and I could not ask for a better support system!
In addition to my involvement in church, I attribute much of who I am to the 14 years I spent doing gymnastics. If you’ve ever seen the movie Stick It, it isn’t the most accurate portrayal of what it’s like to grow up in the gym…but the boot camp aspect is spot on! While it definitely pushed me to my breaking point, I loved the sport and miss it every day. In addition to gymnastics, growing up I did track and field, diving, pom pon, and hip hop. Some of my other interests include taking pictures, baking, everything music, sketching, painting, and basically any other type of art.
Okay, now let’s fast forward to where I’m at in life right now…immediately following my college graduation, I began working at an incredible Marketing company. Just like Hillsdale, it’s the people that make the culture as amazing as it is. I couldn’t ask for a better, more down to earth group of coworkers. I enjoy every moment that I’m surrounded by my awesome team and will definitely miss them when I depart for the World Race.
For anyone reading this, my love for my job probably raises the question, “if you like where you’re at so much, why leave now?” That’s a great question…and the answer is one that I sometimes find difficult to put into words. Following graduation, I faced a tough season in my life, and it forced me to re-evaluate my priorities. Throughout this period, I was attending a young adult bible study (BSF) that took us through the life of Moses and the Israelites’ journey into the promise land. Not only did this study seriously bring to life certain biblical truths, but it also made me realize that I’ve been living with one foot in the word and one foot in the world. In other words, I’ve been a part-time Christian. In just one year, I experienced more spiritual growth than I probably have in my entire life. BSF and other influencers have ignited a passion for Christ within my soul, and a desire to live “all in” for Him.
After much deliberation, I have decided to leave my home to serve others around the world! I will be embarking on this journey in an attempt to live in accordance with God’s will (instead of my own). Matthew 6:21 says, “…For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” My treasure is the Lord. My heart and my hope are in Him. Things and circumstances can change in a moment, but His love cannot be taken away. It’s the only true constant in life! My goal during this adventure is to glorify my holy, merciful, loving father by serving His people, and showing compassion on those I encounter during the race. In one of my favorite passages, Romans 12:10-13, Paul says, “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” While I have no doubt it will be an intense year away from home, I am so excited to see what God has in store for me!
