Mary Claire Johnson
AGE: 22
HOMETOWNS: Lincoln, NE and Dallas, TX
COLLEGE/DEGREE: University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Leadership
CALL TO MINISTRY: I was a nursing student feeling unsatisfied with my future career. I knew I had a passion to care for others and it was through varying mentorship/discipleship opportunities in college that I recognized my passion of long-term development and healing in both myself and others!
FAVORITE FOOD: Chick-fil-A!!!
STARBUCKS DRINK: Decaf White Mocha
Matt Cluraghty
AGE: 24
HOMETOWN: Milaca, MN
COLLEGE/DEGREE: Moody Bible Institute; Bachelor of Science in Ministry with Leadership Emphasis
CALL TO MINISTRY: Since God brought me into relationship with himself my senior year of high school, he has placed a deep passion in my heart for the lost. God proved that he would equip me for whatever he would call me for, and in my case that was full-time ministry. My passion is to be used by God to draw people close to Jesus.
FAVORITE FOOD: A rare steak
FAVORITE STARBUCKS DRINK: Hot White Mocha
Isaiah Lackey
AGE: 24
HOMETOWN: Roanoke, Virginia
COLLEGE/DEGREE: Toccoa Falls College; Cross-Cultural Studies & Bible and Theology.
CALL TO MINISTRY: My call to ministry has been a journey of going through doors the Lord opens for me and to using the gifts of the Spirit that he has given to me. The Lord has given me a heart and a passion for serving others in any capacity, especially those of different cultural backgrounds.
FAVORITE FOOD: Any kind of Asian food, or Chick-fil-A.
FAVORITE STARBUCKS DRINK: Mocha, Caramel Macchiato, or just a plain black cup of coffee.
Caitlin BLISS (Fettig)
AGE: 23
HOMETOWN: Portland, OR
COLLEGE/DEGREE: Social Work; George Fox University
CALL TO MINISTRY: My call to ministry stems from my desire to leave people better than I found them by being the hands and feet of Christ to everyone I meet.
FAVORITE FOOD: Cereal… just any and ALL of the cereal.
FAVORITE STARBUCKS DRINK: Matcha Latte
Lottie LACKEY (Ellis)
AGE: 22
HOMETOWN: Columbia Falls, MT
COLLEGE/DEGREE: Crown College; Youth & Family Ministry and Christian Studies
CALL TO MINISTRY: God is continually revealing to me the beauty of himself, and the beauty in those around me. I feel called to empower people, through the love of Jesus, to share their stories and pursue him with their whole lives.
FAVORITE FOOD: Fried Chicken
FAVORITE STARBUCKS DRINK: The caffeinated kind
Matt Johnson
AGE: 22
HOMETOWN: Lutz, Florida
COLLEGE/DEGREE: Florida Southern College; BA in Religion
CALL TO MINISTRY: My call to ministry has been more of a fall to ministry. God has faithfully ruined all of my plans that did not align with his, and with my future freed of obligations, God made it clear that I was to build up the Church with the gifts I have been given.
FAVORITE FOOD: Meatloaf or Tuna Casserole
FAVORITE STARBUCKS DRINK: Salted Caramel Crunch Frappuccino
Seth Renicks
AGE: 22
HOMETOWN: Grove City, PA
COLLEGE/DEGREE: Toccoa Falls College; B.S. in Ministry and Leadership
CALL TO MINISTRY: Right now I’m called to be in the Residency program and learn as much as I can to be ready for where the Lord has me next!
FAVORITE FOOD: Steak 🥩
FAVORITE STARBUCKS DRINK: Pineapple Matcha Latte