Youth Worker Profiles

Kerri Burroughs Youth Pastors Wife/ Wednesday Night Worker Profession: Nurse Favorite Hobby: Catching up on my favorite TV Shows, Singing for my Jesus, and spending time with my husband Favorite Team: Florida Gators, UF Alumni WHOOP WHOOP! Favorite Gadget: My Laptop Favorite Singers: Aaron Shust, David Crowder, Mandisa, Casting Crowns Favorite Restaurants: BJ's, El Toro, Olive Garden Favorite Verse: "All things work for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28, "Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say rejoice. Let your gentleness be evident to all the Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your request to God, and the peace of God which trancends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philipians 4:4-7 Other Clubs/Organizations/Interests: Choir Hometown: Gainesville, FL Birthday: 11/17/1986 Husband:CJ Burroughs

HER PASSION My passion in life is striving to be a women who pleases the Lord. I want to please my Lord in all aspects of my life including my work, church and most importantly in my home. My hope is to be an example (only through the Lord's guidance) to young women of what a Godly wife and mother(eventually) should be. THE FUTURE If it is the Lord's will, I hope to have a large family who all seek after the Kingdom of God. Eventually I would like to go back to school to become a Midwife and work with less fortunate women in our country as well as others. But only the Lord knows what will happen. So, I am just waiting to see. HER FAMILY CJ and I have been married for 2 years. I absolutely love my husband, and I am very proud of the Godly man he is and will still become. Currently we do not have any children, but as stated above we would eventually like to have a big family. Time will tell on this one.

Elio Chiarelli Wednesday Night Worker Profession: Favorite Hobby: Home Improvement Work Favorite Sport: Ultimate Frisbee Favorite Teams: Penn State Nittany Lions, Florida Gators, Pittsburgh Steelers Favorite Gadget: iPhone Favorite Singer: Chris Tomlin Favorite Restaurant: Mi Apa's Latin Cafe Favorite Quote: "A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort." ~Herm Albright Favorite Verse: 2 Samuel 22 Other Clubs/Organizations/Interests: Traveling Hometown: McDonald, Pennsylvania Birthday: 6/1/1981 Fiance: Christy Windham

HIS PASSION To have a servant heart. I know that may sound a little overused but, it truly is what I try to live my life by. I am not always perfect at it, however placing others above myself honestly brings me true joy. THE FUTURE If you know....please let me in on the secret....but I hope it has to do with serving other people. HIS FAMILY I come from a Traditional Italian family that immigrated from Italy in the 1950's. They are hard working, honest folks...but pretty crazy. I get my work ethic and faith from them...but also my self-diagnosed ADD :)

Casey Collins High School Guys SS Teacher Profession: Favorite Hobby:Music Favorite Teams:Gators, Gators, and the Gators Favorite Gadget: DVR Favorite Singer: Avalon, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Tomlin Favorite Restaurant: Any Mom & Pop Favorite Quote: IGNBLFY (I Got Nothin But Love For Ya) Favorite Verse: Phillipians 4:13 Other Clubs/Organizations/Interests: Hometown: Avon Park, FL Birthday:6/1/71 Wife: Kristen Collins

HIS PASSION Our youth are constantly filled with negative messages from TV, school, peers - everywhere they turn. They need to know that there are places where messages of hope are real and doing what is right can be cool. They need someplace to go that is safe and where unconditional love can be found. And they need to understand that there are many role models that they can relate to that are still trying to make a difference in the world. I love challenging our future leaders and showing them that loving God and loving others can be a lot of fun. THE FUTURE I’ve written a lot of music, and hope to get some of it published this year. HIS FAMILY My wife Kristen and I have a soon-to-be six year old son named Christian and a black lab puppy named Kaia. Both our parents live within driving distance and have been a big influence on our lives. Kristen has an older brother named Chad, and I have an older brother named Clint. When football season comes around, we start fighting over who has the best team, the Gators or the Seminoles. That is a pretty easy argument for me to win lately, especially living in Gainesville!

Kristen Collins High School Ladies SS Teacher Profession: Stay- at-home Mom (aka..Christian's slave) Favorite Hobby: Playing the flute, reading, movies, college football Favorite Teams: Florida State for college and Tampa Bay for pro Favorite Gadget: The I-Phone, which I don't have yet Favorite Singer: Harry Connick, Jr, Michael Buble Favorite Restaurant: don't really have a favorite Favorite Quote: "My hands are jack-frosted". (Christian Collins) Favorite Verse: Hebrews 12:1 Hometown: Pennington Gap, Virginia Birthday:10/17/73 Wife: Casey Carl Collins

HER PASSION I never really had a passion for children's/youth ministry until I had a child of my own. It really puts it into prospective when you see that your little one's future is in your hands. If their parents don't put them on the right path at the start, there's a good chance they won't ever be on that path. As a parent, I think the single greatest gift we can give our children is a Christian upbringing and to lead them toward having a personal relationship with God. This is my greatest hope for my own child and I can now see why it's so important that we do all we can to lead other children in this direction as well. My other passion in ministry is music. I've been a musician since my childhood, starting in the 4th grade when I first picked up the flute. That has stayed w/ me my entire life and I see it as a gift that God has given me. I so enjoy playing and singing in Church and see that as a wonderful form of worship. THE FUTURE Since our son is starting kindergarten this year, I now face having to go back to work after nearly 6 years at home. Even though it is not my background, teaching is where I feel led at this phase in my life. I want a job where I can be successful and be happy doing it, have a positive influence on a child's life, and still have the most time possible to spend with my own child. I've already passed my teaching certification exam and am just waiting for the right opportunity to come along. HER FAMILY I come from a great family. I was raised by loving, Christian parents that knew the importance of my having a personal relationship w/ God. They made sure I was on this path from the start and have remained a supportive, nuturing, loving part of my life into my adulthood. God has also blessed me with a Christian husband. We share the same values and desires for our future and that of our son. God has truely blessed me with a wonderful life!

Adam Hamm High School Guys SS Teacher Profession: Farm Manager Favorite Hobby: Fishing Favorite Teams: Florida Gators Favorite Gadget: Fish/Depth Finder Favorite Singer/Band(s): Third Day, Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp Favorite Restaurant: Sonny's Favorite Quote:"A bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work." Favorite Verse: Phil. 4:13 Other Clubs/Organizations/Interests: Hometown: Citra, FL Birthday: 12/25/84 Wife: Courtney Hamm

HIS PASSION When my wife and I first started coming to FBC Alachua, Pastor Doug gave a couple of sermons on servanthood and how we should all look to use our talents and hobbies to serve God. I began to pray and ask God to show me how he wanted me to serve. My first response was youth ministry. I was blessed with a wonderful youth minister growing up and seeing his passion for Christ and sharing that with others was inspiring. I have felt the call to serve in youth ministry for some time, but it wasn't until now that I was in a position in my life where I was ready to answer that call. My second response was to use my love for the outdoors to serve. That's when I came up with C.A.S.T. Christians Actively Spreading Truth. It is a new men's outreach ministry not just focused on teaching to those within the church, but reaching out to others in the community! Though it is still in the planning stages I believe that God is going to do great things with this ministry! THE FUTURE Continue to serve and pray that God will keep me focused on his will for my life. HIS FAMILY I am happily married to my best friend. Her name is Courtney Hamm and we have been married since 04/05/08! We don't have any children yet, but look forward to that sometime in the furture. For now we have a yellow lab named Charlie who is, to say the least, a hand full!! The three of us live on a 100 acre farm in NE Alachua.

Rob Vaughn Wednesday Night Worker/Operation Lighthouse Coordinator Profession: Eletrician Favorite Hobby/Sport: Football & Video Games Favorite Teams: Gators Favorite Gadget: i pod Favorite Singer: Casting Crowns, 3rd Day Favorite Restaurant: Chili's, Sonny's Favorite Verse: Phil. 4:13, John 3:16 Hometown: Okeechobee, FL Birthday: 12/28 Wife: Sara-Beth Vaughn
HIS PASSION My Passion is missions. I love helping others and sharing God's love with them. THE FUTURE I hope my future includes mission work in South America HIS FAMILY I have been married to Sara Beth for almost 7 years. I have a son, Cade, who is almost 6 and a daughter, Sara Grace, who is almost 2.