Abi Smith
High School Ministry
Age: 24
Hometown: Buford, Georgia
College & Degree: University of Toccoa Falls; B.S. in Global Engagement
Call to Ministry: I believe God has led me to CCC to make a positive impact on the generation coming up behind me. I pray that over the next two years, I will grow as a discipler and mobilizer, so that the Church will multiply.
Favorite Food: Green Chile Enchiladas
Starbucks Drink Order: Pistachio Cream Cold Brew
Andrea Yang
Renewal Ministries & Re:generation Ministry
Age: 23
Hometown: Allegan, Michigan
College & Degree: Moody Bible Institute; BA in Intercultural Studies, Interdisciplinary
Calling: The Lord has placed a deep passion in my heart to care for others. I love building meaningful relationships and helping people find healing. I'm so grateful that God has opened the door for me to serve in Re:gen while pursuing my counseling degree at Crown College.
Favorite Food: Ramen
Starbucks Drink Order: Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso
Sabrina Schiewe
Kids Ministry Resident
Age: 20
Hometown: Wasilla, Alaska
College & Degree: University of Toccoa Falls; Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Social Work and minors in Bible and Theology and Nonprofit Business Administration
Call to Ministry: I was really impacted by serving as a volunteer in various nonprofits and ministries from a young age. Because of this experience, along with my administrative gifts, I believe God is calling me to parachurch ministry or nonprofit work, which the residency will prepare me well for!
Favorite Food: Fried rice
Starbucks Drink Order: Almond Mocha
Haiven Ashton
Young Adult Ministry
Age: 23
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
College & Degree: Florida State University; International Affairs
Call to Ministry: Throughout my life, God has given me passions, abilities, open doors, and mentors that have all given me glimpses of the different aspects of my calling. While I do not know exactly where the Lord will lead in the future, right now I feel called to create an environment of safety and belonging for those on the outs, personally disciple others, and help meet people's felt needs. During the residency, I hope to develop these skills and continue to walk through the open doors that God provides!
Favorite Food: Poke Bowls
Starbucks Drink Order: Iced Matcha with Lavender Cold Foam
Ella Sushka
College Ministry
Age: 22
Hometown: Carmel, Indiana
College & Degree: Bethel University; B.A. in Missional Ministries
Call to Ministry: Vocational ministry was not on my mind going into college, and graduating with just a ministry degree was one thing I said I’d never do. It’s funny how God works like that. After an extended period of wrestling with the patient yet persistent voice of God, and by the faithful witness of those around me, I accepted God’s call on my life to pastoral ministry in the local church. I’m looking forward to growing in my understanding and confidence of the particular ways I have been gifted and burdened to cultivate people’s imaginations around knowing and following Jesus!
Favorite Food: Fruit
Starbucks Drink Order: Chai Latte with Oat Milk
Jeffery Lastinger Jr.
Communications
Age: 22
Hometown: Sacramento, California
College & Degree: University of Toccoa Falls; B.S. in Ministry Leadership
Call to Ministry: When I was a sophomore in college, I received the call to ministry. Ever since then, God has been leading me to develop more as a leader and to develop the skills that he has given me. Right now, God has opened the door for me to be here at Christ Community Church and to grow more as a person and as a follower of him, to follow the path he has laid out for me.
Favorite Food: Sushi
Starbucks Drink Order: Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso