My name is Jaina Allred, and I am a junior studying Secondary Education with a focus in History and Spanish at Pensacola Christian College. I’m from North Carolina and the oldest of six siblings, which made for an exciting childhood. I love spending time with friends new and old, and if I get a minute to myself, you’ll probably find me reading a book or playing the piano. The past two summers, I had the opportunity to work at Camp O’ The Pines. Camp is the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but also the most rewarding. It was at camp that I first realized that everything I do is done because of God’s strength in me, not my own. Between doing camp and helping with a children’s Sunday School, God has grown my heart for kids in the past two years, and I’m excited for the opportunities to continue working with kids and teens in Australia. My parents are both former missionary kids with a heart for missions, so missions has always been a big part of my life, whether that was having missionaries over to our home or me presenting weekly missionary highlights to my youth group. As I think about going on this missions trip, I’m so excited to see how God will grow me and reach the people of Australia with the good news through our service to Him!

Greetings! My name is Andrew Layman, and I’m a junior at Pensacola Christian College. I studied engineering for three semesters, when God called me to switch my major. I switched to studying Missions with a Biblical Counseling Major, and the Lord has been blessing and guiding me ever since. In my spare time, I enjoy drawing, writing, playing the piano, and (sometimes) reading. What I love more than anything, however, is spending time with the people that are close to me. I love ministering to the people that God has given me and being a light and encouragement to others. I am called to go wherever people are, and I am so excited for this opportunity to be used of God in Australia!

Hi, my name is Kelina Ransom, I am a Freshman at Pensacola Christian College, I am double majoring in Biblical studies and Youth Ministry (Biblical counseling) with a minor in Missions. I was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida. My home church is Gospel light Baptist church in Tallahassee, FL. I have been attending since I was four years old riding on the church’s bus route. When I got saved, I slowly started getting a burden for those in need. Later, I surrendered my life to missions, I wanted to not only help people physically but also spiritually. Since, I got saved and surrendered my life to Christ, I have enjoyed sharing the Gospel, helping in my church’s nursey, singing in the choir, and working at a church camp. My life verse has always been Mark 16:15 “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” this is the verse that inspired me to go into missions and get out my comfort zone and share the Gospel to unreached people groups. I’m so excited to be taking this trip to Australia, I pray that the Lord will use me and the entire team for his honor and glory!

My name is Alexandr Weaver. I am 21 years old, and I hail from Kenton, Ohio. I come from a family of eight, with two brothers and three sisters. I am attending Pensacola Christian College, studying Pastoral Ministry with a minor in Biblical Counseling. My goal is to one day be a full-time Biblical Counselor, partnering with a local church. In my free time, I enjoy playing piano, singing, and acting. My ultimate goal and desire in life is to serve God wherever he sends me. Right now, He has me in school and is allowing me to take this trip, and I can’t wait to see where he sends me next! 

My name is Christina Wooten. I recently graduated from Pensacola Christian College with a double major in Professional Writing and Performance. I had the privilege to grow up in a Christian home. My dad is a pastor at a church in South Carolina, so I’ve had many chances to participate in the ministry by playing piano, singing, and working with children. The Lord has given me a love for writing and acting, and I hope to use those abilities to serve Him in the future. Two years ago, I traveled with Youth Outreach Ministries to Australia to serve on the mission field. I’m thrilled that God is allowing me to return. On my last visit, I met so many incredible people, and my team had the chance to share the gospel with hundreds of children. I can’t wait to see what the Lord will do during this trip. If I continue to trust God, I know He will work in amazing ways.