Christine Perry ’07 lives in Florida and owns Aphobos, a company offering voiceovers, video editing, website content, and other services. She is also an author and has published two books: How I Met Peace and For the Weary Life Traveler , a 31- day devotional. Learn more at her website: learningtobefearless.com.
Thomas Hamblen ’16, ’17 and his wife, Rebekah, live in Geneseo, New York. Thomas is the associate pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church, focusing on discipleship and outreach. They have a one- year-old son, Nathanael.
great foundation in God’s Word for the rest of my life.” – Jeff Hartzler ’08, ’10 Philip ’11, ’12, and Kristy (Miller ’10, ’11) Miranda live in Michigan and have a son: Micah (2). Kristy works as a paraprofessional at an elementary school with three students with medical needs. At church, she is involved in children’s ministry and the AV/tech/praise team.
“Word of Life was such a foundational time for my ministry learning and
“It gave me a foundation I use constantly in work and life.”
equipping. I am so thankful for all the valuable teaching I received during my time there. It was time well spent.”
“The Lord taught me so much during those two years, and those experiences
– Christine Perry ’07
Christopher Cartwright ’08 and his wife, Ruth, live in the Bahamas, where Christopher is the pastor of discipleship and youth at Calvary Bible Church. They have two children: Isabel (5) and Christopher (3).
have shaped who I am today.”
– Thomas Hamblen ’16, ’17
– Kristy Miranda ’10, ’11
Timothy ’17 and Camryn (Berna ’17) Kitchen reside in Michigan, where Timothy is an associate pastor at Berlin Baptist Church in Marne. He shepherds the youth, leads music for the church services, and heads the Christian Education Team. They have two children: Elijah (4) and Oliver (2). Carolyn (Bidding ’17) Templin is married to Caleb, and they live in Pennsylvania. Carolyn is a stay-at-home mom to their son, Ezra (1). At church, she is involved in youth ministry, the worship team, and missions.
Andrew ’12 and Kayla (Schenke ’12) Walts reside in the Adirondacks, New York, where Andrew works as a financial advisor at TD Wealth. They have two children: Jet (9) and Joey (7). The couple is currently in the process of a lengthy international adoption, which they hope to finalize this year. Andrew also serves as the Upward Basketball director at New Hope Community Church, while Kayla is involved in children’s ministry at New Hope. Mary (Anthony ’13) Lippert is married to Allen, and they are the parents of twin boys, Levi and Owen (7 months). They live in Michigan, where Mary works at Albion College as the assistant barn manager. Karen “Ellie” (Kubacki ’14) Steltz and her husband, David, live in Upstate New York, where Ellie is a stay-at-home mom to their three children: Eden (3), Asher (2), and Olive (6 months).
“I have wonderful memories of my year at WOLBI, where the Lord worked in my life to
establish and strengthen my faith as my own rather than emulating the faith of my parents. It was a year of some difficulties and trials as the only student from the Bahamas and one of the youngest students on campus, but God in His sovereignty used it all to work greatly in my life and bring me to a deeper knowledge of Himself and His Word.”
“I’ll never forget my two years at the Bible Institute. They were full of challenges
to grow in my faith, countless ministry and service opportunities, and incredible, godly friendships. I am so grateful that the Lord led me to Word of Life, as it was the catalyst that prepared me for a life of ministry in my home, my church, and my community.”
– Christopher Cartwright ’08
Micah ’09 and Danielle ’09 Hayre live in Vermont and have two sons: Jaydan (14) and Jethro (13). Micah is a Christian school principal, and Danielle is a Christian school teacher. 2010s Jeff ’08, ’10, and Shion (Mitsuhashi ’09, ’10) Hartzle r live in Pennsylvania, where Jeff is an electrical project manager. They have four children: Shua (9), Kai (7), Ena (5), and Keia (2). At church, Jeff serves as a deacon and in the music ministry.
“I have so many amazing memories from that year! I’m especially thankful to
– Carolyn Templin ’17
Aubreanna (Anderson ’18) Schafer is married to Dakota, and they live in Michigan. Aubreanna works in full-time camp ministry as the sponsored ministries manager at Grace Adventures. She also owns Focus with Love, LLC, her photography and videography business. “I remember going out on OAE one time and doing the prayer station. I got to meet a woman, hear about her
have met one of my best friends there, who introduced me to his brother, now my husband of seven years. More specifically, I remember the growth that happened through opportunities to get out of my comfort zone and grow in my faith with things like Snowcamp and ministry travels.”
“I remember my years at WOLBI as a time of growing in my relationship with
Christ and being surrounded by others who were all seeking to push each other to grow. It gave me a
– Ellie Steltz ’14
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