DIRECTOR: LUKE PERRIN

Luke Perrin is a NC State University student who is currently the Ministry Intern at Hope Valley Baptist Church.  This is Luke’s fourth summer serving with Passport and his second as the PASSPORTchoices Director.

“Passport is an opportunity for finding commonalities in faith, yet celebrating the different ways that God has made us. It provides a setting for intentional conversations about faith, ecumenical missions and discipleship, and spiritual growth.”

 

QUICK FACTS:

  • FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE: Isaiah 60:1
  • FAVORITE ENERGIZER: Wavin’ Flag
  • WHEN I THINK FEARLESS, I THINK OF: trailblazers like Jesse Owens, Ruby Bridges, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who set an example of striving for justice in the face of daunting adversity.
  • THIS SUMMER I WILL EAT TOO MUCH: Cookout
  • MUST PACK CAMP ITEM: Navy blue vintage Passport visor
  • FUN FACT: I’ve eaten every item on the Taco Bell menu
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ANNA BETH MANN

Anna Beth is a student at Truett Seminary in Waco, TX and is currently the Youth Associate at FBC Hewitt.  This is Anna Beth’s third summer serving with Passport and her first as Assistant Director.

“Passport is a ministry that cultivates community, empowers young people, and intentionally serves others for the kingdom of God. Passport has given me a family, a family of believers that encourages and challenges me as a minister, leader, and friend.”

 

QUICK FACTS:

  • FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE: Colossians 3:12-17
  • FAVORITE SILLY SONG:  Run Runaway
  • WHEN I THINK FEARLESS, I THINK OF: Being brave and being bold. Brave enough to be yourself and bold enough to share your heart and passions with others. Brave enough to do what you love to do and bold enough to do it with confidence. Brave enough to stand up for injustice and bold enough to love others in the name of Jesus.
  • THIS SUMMER I WILL EAT TOO MUCH: Mozzarella Sticks from Sonic & Sheetz
  • MUST PACK CAMP ITEM: My 20-pack of colored pens
  • FUN FACT: I have an irrational fear/hatred of velvet. Just the fabric, not the cake.
  • CARTOON I MOST IDENTIFY WITH: Mulan
Camp Pastor: E.J. Green

E.J. is a student at Morehouse College. This is E.J.’s second summer serving with PASSPORTchoices as camp pastor!

“I’m excited to for a summer of ministry because I can’t wait to see the wonderful ways God moves!”

QUICK FACTS:

    • FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE: Roman 1:16
    • FAVORITE WORSHIP SONG: When It gets down to it -Fred Hampton
    • FAVORITE SNACK FOOD: Cheese it’s
    • TWO WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME: Funny and outgoing
    • WHEN I THINK FEARLESS, I THINK OF: When I think of fearless I think of all the people who fought for their rights and the rights of other to be treated equally.
    • MUST PACK CAMP ITEM: hats
    • FUN FACT: I’ve been to every lecrae concert since Rebel!
Choices Coordinator: Lauren Muse

Lauren is a student at UCF studying Human Communications. This is Lauren’s fourth summer serving with Passport and her second summer serving as the Choice Coordinator with PASSPORTchoices.

“Passport to me means empowering others to be ministers in the day to day life during whatever stage of life they are in.”

QUICK FACTS:

    • FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE:1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
    • FAVORITE ENERGIZER: Come Alive
    • FAVORITE BOARD GAME:Rummikub
    • CARTOON I MOST IDENTIFY WITH: Tweety bird, because that’s what my mom used to call me
    • WHEN I THINK FEARLESS, I THINK OF: When enduring hardships or starting a new journey, fearing less due to the full faith and trust being put in Christ.
    • MUST PACK CAMP ITEM: Water Bottle, it gets hot y’all
    • FUN FACT: I am ambidextrous, I kick with my left and write with my right
Recreation Coordinator: Caton Reynolds

Caton is graduating from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. This is her third summer serving with Passport and her first on the PASSPORTchoices team.

“Passport is home. Camp is a place where I know I can always be my true self and find love and acceptance wherever I look. Passport has gifted me a community rooted in faith that always challenges me to be my best self, but still loves me when I am not.”

QUICK FACTS:

  • FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE: Proverbs 10:12
  • FAVORITE REC GAME:  Any goofy relay game
  • WHEN I THINK FEARLESS, I THINK OF: Fearlessness is embodied in biblical figures like Esther and Moses, but also in people like Ellen Degeneres, Aly Raisman, and Maya Angelou. Being fearless means always standing up for what is right, no matter what anyone else may think or whatever the consequences may be.
  • MUST PACK CAMP ITEM: An alarm clock loud enough to hear from space
  • FUN FACT: I have taken a selfie with Joe Biden.
Worship Coordinator: David Cross

David is a student at Chowan University graduating in May with a degree in Marketing. This is his third summer serving with Passport and his first as Worship Coordinator.

“Passport has given me a community that shows genuine love and respect for others. The friends I have made working camp are so special. Passport has helped to show me that ministry comes in many different forms”

QUICK FACTS:

    • FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE: Isaiah 43:1-3
    • FAVORITE THEME SONG: Do, Love, Walk
    • FAVORITE WORSHIP SONG: Start A Fire
    • I LOVE CAMP WORSHIP BECAUSE: Passport worship helps you experience God in different ways through dance, scripture, music, prayer experiences, etc.
    • WHEN I THINK FEARLESS, I THINK OF: I think of someone that challenges the norm, learns from their failures, and takes action to serve others.
    • MUST PACK CAMP ITEM: Chacos
    • FUN FACT: My first word was “Barbara,” which is neither of my parents’ names.