I met some incredible people this past week in Georgia at Ignition Training Camp, and
it is an honor and a pleasure to present some of them to you now.
(Click on the names to go to the blogs.)
Camp was directed and facilitated by AIM staff and previous World Racers.
It was cool to meet these people whose blogs I have been reading –
they are both famous and my friends, you know?!
Our fearless squad leader is Allison Johnston,
who just finished her own year on the World Race a few months ago.
And our fascinating squad coaches are Gary Black and Lisa Black.
They recently moved to Colorado after several years of ministry in Swaziland.
They are eager to guide and empower us with the Holy Spirit.
They recently moved to Colorado after several years of ministry in Swaziland.
They are eager to guide and empower us with the Holy Spirit.
The October 2008 squad is an eclectic mix of crazy-about-Jesus people.
Here are a few random bits of information to tease you (you will want to get to know these people!):
Jessica served in Iraq. Dan knits caps for cancer patients. Laura is deeply compassionate. Kyla is a dancer. Braedon does a wicked Mr. Roboto. Carly is a sincere encourager. Ian leads yoga. Jacob gets the Holy Spirit munchies. Lindsay won big on The Price is Right. Marisa receives visions. Summer and Lindsey can quote any Will Ferrel movie. …!
We come from all different ages (21-34), walks of life, and faith traditions, but
we are united in our purpose.
we are united in our purpose.
Each team (of the squad) chose a name, and
each name captures the essence of who we are and our vision for the year.
Team Dunamis (Power)
Ben, Neil, Dennis, Bev, Carly, Sara, Brenda
Team Hephzibah (God delights in her)
Sharon, Jessica, Erin, Audrey, Michelle, Laura, Cara
Team Judah (Praise the Lord)
Bekah, John, Aaron, Marisa, Steph, Elizabeth, Janina
Team Libre (Freedom through Christ)
Ryan, Summer, Tomina, Abby, Emily, Mark, Lindsey
Team Karis (Grace)
Brandon, Braedon, Lindsay, Tangi, Katie, Cindy
Brandon, Braedon, Lindsay, Tangi, Katie, Cindy
Team Transformers (Jesus in Disguise)
Alex, Patrick, Helen, Dan, Sarah, Kyla
Team Quake (Kingdom Changers & Shakers)
Kelly, Jill, Shiloh, Christy, Jacob, Ian
and I am on Team Aletheia, and we are serious about Truth.
Joel, Jeff, Joy, Mel, Angi, Vicki
Aletheia is a Greek work meaning TRUTH – or literally “not hidden” –
and that is our vision for the year.
We have agreed to be honest and vulnerable with each other.
We are also committed to taking the Truth of the Gospel to the nations this year.
and that is our vision for the year.
We have agreed to be honest and vulnerable with each other.
We are also committed to taking the Truth of the Gospel to the nations this year.
“We have renounced secret and shameful ways;
we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God.
On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly,
we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.”
– 2 Corinthians 4:2
we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God.
On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly,
we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.”
– 2 Corinthians 4:2
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Angi is 28 and from New Hampshire. She worked at the Holocaust Museum,
she trains seeing-eye dogs, and she is a competitive public speaker.
she trains seeing-eye dogs, and she is a competitive public speaker.
Jeff is 29 and from Kentucky, where he works as a physical therapist.
Joel is a mountain man from Montana.
He also knows a lot about computer technology. He is 26.
She works in real estate.
Melissa is a web manager in the Washington DC area.
She has done several international mission trips and also teaches English to immigrants.
and me: Vicki! I am a teacher of French & Humanities.
I grew up in Missouri, but I have lived and traveled abroad for years.
I am so thrilled to serve and grow alongside these beautiful people!
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If you or someone you know might be interested in participating in missions,
please visit the AIM or World Race websites for more information!
