Fellows 17-18
Abbie "AB" Hoekstra
James Madison University B.S. English Literature Current Employer: First Baptist Church & Park City Ski School What are you most excited about for the Salt Lake Fellows? The opportunity to learn and grow in community while spending time in God's creation. I'm excited for my faith to be challenged and then strengthened through that refining process! What is your life mission statement? To live a full life (triumphs, trials, and all) in pursuit of the Lord and the incandescent joy He gives. Influential Book: Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet by Sarah Hagerty Theme Song: "Awake My Soul" by Mumford and Sons Instagram: @ahoekstra4 Blog: abbie.hoekstra.wordpress.com |
Abby Waters
Kansas State University B.S. Biology Current Employer: Kelly Educational Services What are you most excited about for the Salt Lake Fellows? I feel like a blank canvas! I'm excited for the Lord to reveal to me what this canvas looks like as I figure out who I am in Him during this time of rest, adventure, and community. What is your life mission statement? Just as the Lord has done for me, I want to live a completely surrendered life full of compassion, mercy, grace, and love. Influential Book: Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton Theme Song: "Follow You" by Ben Rector |
Abby Coté
Sewanee: The University of the South B.A. English & Art History Current Employer: Natural History Museum of Utah What are you most excited about for the Salt Lake Fellows? Learning more about the wild wild west and Jesus! What is your life mission statement? I hope to make others feel loved and included. Influential Book: The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis Theme Song: "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" by Leo Sayer Instagram: @acotay |
John Wilson Booth II
The University of Alabama B.S. Commerce & Business Administration Current Employer: Vail Resorts in Park City What are you most excited about for the Salt Lake Fellows? Learning how to develop Christ-centered relationships with new friends and coworkers. What is your life mission statement? To glorify God in all things I do, to find joy in this pursuit, and to spread this joy to all that I encounter. Influential Book: The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning Theme Song: "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen Instagram: @thegoldenchild1 |
Jonathan Crites
Vanderbilt University B.A. Environmental Sociology & Biological Sciences Current Employer: University of Utah Center for Human Toxicology What are you most excited about for the Salt Lake Fellows? Growing in my faith during the transition from college, building relationships in Christ-centered community, and exploring the wonderful state of Utah! What is your life mission statement? 2 Peter 3:18- "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and forever." Influential Book: Merchants of Doubt by Namoi Oreskes & Erik M. Conway Theme Song: "No Hard Feelings" by The Avett Brothers Instagram: @jcrites14 |
Sarah Hinson
Birmingham Southern College B.A. Psychology, Art minor Current Employer: Valley Behavioral Health What are you most excited about for the Salt Lake Fellows? The relationships! I love this group of people already and I can't wait to create more memories as we traipse through the wilderness and grow together in Christ. What is your life mission statement? To live wholly surrendered in Christ's abounding grace. Influential Book: Hind's Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard Theme Song: "Holding Onto You" by 21 Pilots Instagram: @sarahhhinson |
Yumi Shill
Christopher Newport University B.A. Psychology, Religious Studies minor Current Employer: National Alliance of Mental Illness What are you most excited about for the Salt Lake Fellows? I'm most excited to serve with the New Song family and to watch the Lord grow this missional Church along the way. To be stretched and challenged and to learn to embrace all He has for me throughout this year. What is your life mission statement? Go. Serve. Love. Influential Book: Through the Eyes of a Lion by Levi Lusko Theme Song: "Farther Along" by Josh Garrels Instagram: @Yumi_xiii |