Introducing…..

Team Paradosis!

Paradosis is the Greek word for “surrender”. Each of us shared our favorite Bible stories as we were trying to come up with our team name, and they all had to do with surrender. But… our name gets even better. 

Paradosis has the literal meaning of passing off tradition and handing over rituals… which is EXACTLY what we want to do as a team as we surrender our entire lives to this next year on the World Race.

So without further ado..11 questions…6 people..ready…set…

…meet Ashley!

1. Where are you from? Whitehall, WI
2. Favorite color – green and violet
3. Favorite food – ice cream
4. Why are you going on the World Race? To be obedient to God’s calling through serving and sharing His word.
5. Craziest thing you’ve ever done? I’m not a crazy person ??
6. Do you over pack or under pack?  over pack 
7. What did you major in and why? Mechanical engineering, because math is fun ??
8. Something interesting about you? I like elephants
9. Favorite verse? This is hard, I like Psalms and Philippians, and, “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:12 
I also really do like James 1:19, and it makes me think of “More heart, less attack” by Need to Breathe.
10. Country you’re most excited to minister in? Romania and any African country
11. Pepsi or Coke? Coke

 Next up…Shannon!

1. Where are you from? Dallas, Texas
2. Favorite Color? Red
3.Favorite food? Ice cream
4.Why are you going on the World Race? I’m going on the world race because I want to see the God’s Kingdom come here on earth. This trip provided a unique opportunity to experience that in different cultures and various types of ministries.
5.Craziest thing you’ve ever done? Ummmmmm….. eaten snake? I’m not gonna lie – I’ve led a pretty sheltered life – most of my crazy adventures will most likely occur in the next year
6.Do you over pack or under pack?  Under pack
7.What did you major in and why? I majored in Christian studies because I knew that I wanted to do ministry with my life. I surrender to that calling when I was 16 years old and my pursuit of that has not ended, it just keeps growing – what I learned in college was a huge part of that growth.
8.Something interesting about you? I’m one of six children.
9.Favorite verse? Psalm 63:3-4
10.Country you’re most excited to minister in? South Africa
11.Pepsi or Coke? Sweet tea? I don’t like carbonated drinks

 

 Next in line…Payden!!

 

1.Where are you from? Mount Airy, North Carolina (Mayberry)

2. Favorite Color? Classic Black

3. Favorite food? Steak. Hands Down

4. Why are you going on the World Race? I want to be apart of something bigger than myself.

5. Craziest thing you’ve ever done? I could tell you but I’d have to kill you

6. Do you over pack or under pack? Over Pack. Count it as exercise when you are carrying around a 49lb bag

7. What did you major in and why? Finance. I love numbers and networking with people so it was the perfect fit

8. Something interesting about you? I’m a Leo to a T

9. Favorite verse? John 15:13

10. Country you’re most excited to minister in? Thailand

11. Coke or Pepsi? Coke.

 

 

Ladies and gentleman, it’s time to introduce Ian!

 

 

1. Where are you from? Westfield, Indiana

2. What is your favorite color? Blue

3. Favorite food? Bulgogi (Korean beef)

4. Why are you going on the World Race? To follow what I felt the Lord called me to do. To go out and make disciples and to love the least of these.

5. Craziest thing you have ever done? Jump off a 100 foot cliff into the water.

6. Do you over pack or under pack? Over pack. You can never be too careful.

7. What did you major in and why? Business Management with a concentration in Non-profit Leadership. And it’s so I could use my gifts to help businesses and non profits run efficiently and effectively to help better their mission.

8.Something interesting about you? I do magic.

9. Favorite Bible Verse? 2nd Corinthians 12:9

10.Country you’re most excited to minister in? Thailand

11. Coke or Pepsi? Coke

 

Next up….Derek!

 

1. Where are you from? Chattanooga, TN

2. Favorite color? Red

3. Favorite food? Seafood

4. Why are you going on the World Race? Me and my wife have felt called to ministry for a long time and have been waiting for an opportunity to minister since getting married. We feel the world race is that first open door on a lifetime of ministry ahead of us.

5. Craziest thing you have ever done? Walked down Bourbon Street.

6. Do you over pack or under pack? I definitely try to under pack.

7. What did you major in and why? Media Management. I originally wanted to study Media Technologies/Production, but then found out I have some decent management skills, so I switched to management.

8. Something interesting about you? I died once.

9. Favorite Bible verse? Psalms 138

10.Country you’re most excited to minister in? Malaysia.

11. Coke or Pepsi? Neither. Cheerwine!

 

And finally….Bethany

 

1. Where are you from? Knoxville, TN (Good ole Rocky Top!)

2. Favorite color? It’s a mix between turquoise and mint.

3. Favorite food? Anything Mediterranean. 

4. Why are you going on the World Race? To share Jesus and His love, and to fulfill the commission He has set on my life, and using story to do that!

5. Craziest thing you’ve ever done? There is a lot, but on here I’ll say probably doing airplane acrobatics for a story at work!

6. Do you over pack or under pack? Over pack, most definitely.

7. What did you major in and why? Mass Communications, focused on Multimedia journalism. I want to tell people’s stories and use them to glorify Papa and His kingdom.

8. Something interesting about you? I was a professional dancer for many years, and toured two continents for dance!

9. Favorite verse. Eph. 2:10

10. Country you’re most excited to minister in? Myanmar!

11. Pepsi or Coke? Coke!