National Cohort
Name: Hope
Age: 15
What church do you attend? Eastridge Presbyterian Church, Lincoln, NE
Why did you decide to become a mission scholar? I joined mission scholars because I have a great passion for helping others and volunteering, specifically with those who suffer from hunger insecurity. I wanted to further my knowledge on hunger insecurity and on certain ways to help those that need it. My goal coming out of this program is to be a new improved version of myself who is ready to serve my community with the knowledge and skills I have gained. |
Name: Latham
Age: 16
What church do you attend? Westminster Presbyterian Church, Nashville, TN
Why did you decide to become a mission scholar? I joined the mission scholar program to learn more about how issues around the country affect my community and to learn more about solutions to these issues that aren’t simply putting a bandage on the problem. I wanted to learn more about how our duty as Christians intersects with our duty as American citizens to take care of those around us. Being a mission scholar has helped me realize that I have a part to play in the journey of making the world a better place. |
Name: Elias
Age:18
What church do you attend? Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church, Raleigh, NC
Why did you decide to become a mission scholar? I wanted to become a mission scholar so I could enhance my perspective of serving communities outside of my local church, as well as converse about deeply-ingrained societal issues with like-minded youth! |
Name: Isaiah
Age: 17
What church do you attend? Grace Covenant Presbyterian, Asheville, NC
Why did you decide to become a mission scholar? I wanted to become a mission scholar because I really wanted to be more intentional about the way I look at the world around me. I wanted to be able to notice patterns and systems of oppression in the places around me and think about ways where I fit in and I can help to better the community around me. |
Name: Nora
Age: 16
What church do you attend? Westminster Presbyterian Church, Nashville, TN
Why did you decide to become a mission scholar? I became a youth mission scholar because my religion has always been an important part of my life. I have gone to the same church since I was born and am glad to have gotten the opportunity to grow up around so many wonderful people. From my experience at church, I wanted to learn about the experiences of others in a similar setting, which is why I decided to become a youth mission scholar. I joined for the opportunity to hear about other people’s opinions on their faith and to get a deeper knowledge of my own faith and beliefs. |
