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Name: Emily Dahlby Hometown: Bettendorf, IA Saved: I started really walking with the Lord as a freshman in college at Iowa State. That was the start to an adventure I wouldn't miss for anything! What I do: A little of this, a little of that. I handle the administrative side of things: office operations, scheduling volunteers, communications, etc. I just try to keep everyone and everything moving in the right direction at the right time. Why I do what I do: Calling. I can't think of anything else on earth I'd rather be doing! Fun Fact: In fourth grade I sprained both of my wrists jumping (successfully at first!) no-handed on a pogo stick. If I could travel to one place, I would go to: Eastern Europe...no, the Philippines...no, Brazil. Honestly, I'll go anywhere. Just give me a visa and put me on a plane! If I could have any super-power, I would pick: Teleporting Person in the Bible I'd most like to meet: Deborah Playing on my iPod right now: Audrey Assad, Jesus Culture FAVORITE |
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Name: Vinnie Linhart Hometown: Ankeny, IA Saved: Yes What I do: I oversee The Help Center, as well as help with the restoration and property maintenance. Why I do what I do: I do what I do out of obedience to God and a desire to help others. Fun Fact: I'm a fourth-generation superstar. If I could travel to one place, I would go to: Zambia If I could have any super-power, I would pick: Every super power combined into one Person in the Bible I'd most like to meet: It's a tie between David and Solomon Playing on my iPod right now: worship FAVORITE |
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Name: Josh Loomis Hometown: Winterset, IA Saved: I've been a believer for as long as I can remember. I grew up in an awesome Christian home where we read the Bible every night as a family and always went to church. What I do: In addition to working with the children and helping with the restoration of The Kathedral, I'm responsible for our audio department - editing messages, producing CD series, shipping product to ministry partners and editing the radio program. Why I do what I do: I wouldn't do anything else. I knew as a child that I was called to ministry. Plus God told me I have to. Fun Fact: I make up 96% of my statistics. If I could travel to one place, I would go to: If I could have any super-power, I would pick: Flight Person in the Bible I'd most like to meet: Joshua Playing on my iPod right now: Michael W. Smith or Carman FAVORITE |
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Name: John Merkel Hometown: Daytona Beach, FL Saved: I rededicated my life to God the summer before attending Florida State University. While volunteering at Camp Decision, a Holy Spirit inspired youth camp in central Florida, there was a strong conviction in my heart that compelled me to live a life worthy of the gospel. Since then, I haven't looked back. What I do: Youth Minister and special projects Why I do what I do: Ha. Because I love Jesus. Fun Fact: I blow on my ice cream before eating it. If I could travel to one place, I would go to: I had a friend in college who always talked about her trips to Morocco—I'd like to know what the big hype is all about. If I could have any super-power, I would pick: To make healthy food taste as good as junk food. Person in the Bible I'd most like to meet: Paul Playing on my iPod right now: Lately, Hillsong & Ty Tribett have been pretty consistent as far as worship goes. But, the essentials include Miles Davis, John Coltrain, and Ray Charles. FAVORITE |
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