Kurt Kroon Kurt was influenced by a youth minister that he had in middle school that lived his faith, Kurt wants to be that kind of example in someone else's life. Kurt is now working with the youth at New Hope and it sounds like he is enjoying this assignment. His goal is to have an emphasis on student leadership and missions, getting a core of students that can be trained and equipped to reach out to other students. In his devotions he likes to look at the bible as a whole story and how it all connects together. He likes to read "My Utmost for His Highest" as a supplemental. Currently he is reading through Genesis and is looking at the difficulty in Family, particularly with the story of Jacob and Essau.
Shanin EngmanShanin has been very involved in ministry at New Hope, as a leader of small groups and Sunday school class. Shanin is currently involved in Family Ties, Marriage Mentors, and Marriage Prep. Shanin is very committed to her family and keeps balance in her life by having study dates with her daughter so that school commitments for both of them are done in a time of togetherness. Shanin is very intentional about her time with God each day and has really enjoyed learning more in her classes and applying this knowledge at New Hope.
Katie Boxeth
Katie’s ministry at New Hope is working with youth and currently you will find her working in Kids Town. Katie has a way of making the kids feel at ease and have a good time. Katie finds the outdoors, camping, and ultimate Frisbee as outlets to stress. Tim (Katie's husband) and Katie's like to get away and spend time together by hanging out with friends, watching movies in the park, and just driving around Portland. Katie many times will go to Starbucks where Tim works, to meet with God, currently she is reading through Luke.
