"For the past nineteen years I have grown up in a home with parents who are like-minded. Because of the foundation that my parents have helped me build, I have had numerous opportunities to use my gifts and talents in service. I enjoy singing and leading in singing, sports, and being outdoors. I have led small group studies, and have worked with children, college students, and youth. In high school I was a cheerleader and played tennis. I am currently living at home and attending the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. My major is currently undecided, but I am exploring the field of psychology. After I finish my education, I would like to work in the United States and gain experience in the area that I choose to work. Then I would like to move overseas, establish roots in a foreign culture, and raise a family.

"At the age of fifteen I knew there was something bigger to life than being content in my own believing. On a trip to east Asia with a team from my club, I felt the Father's calling on my life to serve him in international service. Since this trip I have participated in every opportunity available to serve and share his love with others. Last March I went to South Africa. There he did a work in my life and showed me that service isn't always about going far away. It is simply surrendering to him and being available to work wherever he has placed me. This has radically transformed my thinking and changed the way I do life. While my desire is still to serve overseas, I believe that the Father is bigger than I can imagine and that he will place me wherever I am supposed to be, as long as I stay flexible!"

"I was raised in an awesome Christian home. I received Christ when I was eight, and since then I have always felt called to the mission field. I have been a member of the same church my entire life and have never once found a more loving family. Because of my church's support, this trip and many others have been made possible. God has also blessed me with an amazing fiancee. Destiny has been my biggest supporter since we first met two years ago. If God had not blessed me with all of this suport I believe that I would not be in Hungary right now; but he did, and that is why I am here doing his work. I have always enjoyed mission work, and this is the biggest trip I have ever been on. I can't wait to get started!"

"I was born and raised in Guatemala where my parents continue to serve after about 36 years. I have one sister and two brothers, all older than I am, and three nephews and one niece whom I absolutely love. I enjoy reading and sports of all kinds. I played soccer in college, but I basically just like to be playing something! I'm a very relational person. Some of my passions include people, traveling, and sports. I graduated from Anderson University with a degree in Physical Education. After college I spent two years serving in Guatemala using sports and storying. Next I moved on to Spain for two years to work with University students. The last year of my life I was serving back at Anderson doing student mobilization. I am now at Southeastern Seminary studying toward an MA in Intercultural Studies. My goal and desire is to finish up next Spring and then to return to Spain to serve full time. I realize that is a year away and a lot could change in that time, which I am open to, but for now...that is my focus."