Meet the YOUTH 2019 Design Team

A few Months ago we introduced you to our Design Team via Facebook but we wanted to do it again on the blog. We think these men and women are too important to introduce just once. These are the talented folks who are making YOUTH 2019 possible!

 MEET THE TEAM:

Abby Dupree, Attendee Experience Liaison
“People at YOUTH 2019 should expect a weekend that is full of worship, fun, and memories that will last a lifetime.”

 

 

Alexis Bazydola, Communication Assistant
“People at YOUTH 2019 should expect to be amazed by the amazing love from our creator felt in every person they meet.”

 

 

Andre Fulton, Transportation Coordinator
“I always get excited when the people of God get together from different places, backgrounds & experiences, to celebrate who God is. Y19 is one of the biggest opportunities for us to do that!”

 

 

Brennen Boose, Social Media Coordinator

“I’m excited about YOUTH 2019 because my first YOUTH event experience was UNREAL!!”

 

Cat Boose, Office Manager
“People at YOUTH 2019 should expect the biggest love fest they’ve ever seen!”

 

 

Erynn Dahlke, Emcee
“People at YOUTH 2019 should expect: An amazing atmosphere for worship, fellowship, and learning as well as an Erynn who is already so excited to meet every single attendee! It is going to be a great event and I am so excited to see the ways God is going to be working through everyone there!”

Todd Cox, Stage Manager
“What I’m most excited about for Youth 2019 is the opportunity to come together with others worldwide to serve Christ and prepare for a week of unique and intentional worship, and to get to see the transformational power of Christ in the young people who will attend and see how lives are changed during the event.”

Hank Hilliard, DIG Group Coordinator
“I am excited an honored to serve on the Design Team for YOUTH 2019. As a Young People’s Ministries Staff person, I helped plan and lead YOUTH 2011. I was a participant at YOUTH 2015. So now I am in my third different role for YOUTH 2019. I have been moved by seeing God use the YOUTH event to mold and call young people. I have been inspired by the thousands of youth who have brought their energy, passion, and love for God and each other to this event. I can’t wait to see all these thing come crashing together in Kansas City at YOUTH 2019.”

Jay Campbell, Workshop Coordinator
“People at YOUTH 2019 should expect: to encounter God, to be infused with a sense of holy calling, and to have a memorable weekend with friends.”

 

 

 

 

Madeline Blackwood, Design Team Caregiver
“People at YOUTH 2019 should expect to have a real encounter with God, learn a lot about themselves, make new friends, and laugh!”

 

 

Melissa Rynders, Worship Coordinator
“People at YOUTH 2019 should expect to come to a place where they can explore, question, listen and engage with their faith. They should expect it to be a comfortable place to come and be who accepted for who they are, how they are, with no strings attached.”

 

Phil Rogers, Accessibility Ambassador
“People at YOUTH 2019 should expect God to be present in a whole new way, doing a new thing. God will be present in person who enters our doors and in the community around us. I encourage everyone to look for God in every person, seeing their gifts and talents as essential to the Body of Christ and the Kingdom of God. Expect to leave changed, having learned to LOVE WELL.”

 

Poese Vatikani, Service Coordinator
“My hope for Youth 2019 is that everyone no matter what nationality we are but we come together to work as one team. I want everyone to appreciate the diversity of where we live and to build a bridge to connect everyone. I want the youth to learn how to lead and stand up and advocate for what they want and not to be inferior and hesitate to voice their concern.”

Ryan Russell, Store Manager
“People at YOUTH 2019 should expect a fun and energizing experience where we provide a taste of God’s presence and grace to all who attend.”

 

 

 

Sarah Sims, Missouri Conference Representative
“People at YOUTH 2019 should expect A smile!”

 

 

 

 

Shane Hinderliter, Kansas Conference Representative

 

 

 

Shannon Karafanda, Workshop Coordinator
“People at YOUTH 2019 should expect the movement of the Holy Spirit.”

 

 

 

 

Shawna Darnall, Service Coordinator
“People at YOUTH 2019 should expect to encounter God in amazing ways!”

 

 

Shelley Rice, Volunteer Coordinator
“People at YOUTH 2019 should expect to encounter the love of God in a way that invokes them to the call of action to love in their local communities and home.”

 

 

Shea James, DIG Group Coordinator
“I am so pumped for Youth 2019! This is my first Youth event so I’m looking forward to everything. I am excited about the opportunity for youth to engage in honest conversations about what God is doing in their lives. Not to mention we’re gathering in Kansas City which is the home of fantastic BBQ!”

 

 

Terrell George, Internal Communications Coordinator
“People at YOUTH 2019 should expect…… To have oodles amount of fun!”

 

 

Zach Nell, Liaison to the DMYP
“People at YOUTH 2019 should expect an incredible time with such cool people from all over the world. It will be a place and experience of joy, hope, learning and dreaming about what is next in our lives. Let’s walk with God and discern the call to love well.”