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Jay JongJay is the leader and head of Fearless Ministries. He has been serving in Youth Ministry ever since he was ministered to in his own youth group. Since then, he has completed degrees in Animation and Graphic Design before listening to God's plan and changing focus. Jay has worked as a youth minister across the Diocese of Lansing, and is now the Director of Worship at Encounter Ministries. Jay looks forward to the wonderful opportunities God has in store for the youth at Fearless Ministries' youth group and retreats.
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Julie dewulfJulie is one of the founding members of Fearless Ministries. In addition to her work with Fearless, she serves as a Youth Minister in the Diocese of Lansing. She graduated from Franciscan University with a Bachelor’s in Nursing, and minors in Theology and Biology. In 2024, she married her wonderful husband, Vic. In 2020, she graduated from the Encounter School of Ministry and has collaborated with Fearless Worship. She feels especially blessed to belong to her parish, St. Mary's Cathedral, and she strongly believes that everyone should have an opportunity to encounter Christ.
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Brian GouletBrian is also a founding member of Fearless Ministries and serves as a retreat leader and volunteer youth minister. In addition to ministry work, Brian is an avid adventurer with snowboarding and rock climbing. After four years of college seminary and discerning a call to the Franciscans, he officially found his vocation to marriage. In December of 2022, he married his wonderful wife, Maria, and they now have a beautiful daughter, Vivian. In 2021, he graduated from the Encounter School of Ministry and has been implementing all that he learned into his work at Fearless.
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Katie michaelsKatie is a youth minister and retreat leader for Fearless Ministries. She has been volunteering in youth ministry since she was in youth group herself. She attended Central Michigan University for undergrad and Michigan State University for her Masters in special education. She has been teaching for over 10 years and is currently a special education teacher in the Lansing area. Her own youth minister had a huge impact in her life and faith journey. Through youth ministry, she hopes to make a similar impact by helping teens grow in their faith and relationship with Christ.
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Ryan BoettcherRyan is a youth leader for Fearless Ministries and an entrepreneurial farmer. He has been helping lead retreats and prayer teams since he was in high school and graduated the Encounter School of Ministry in 2021. Ryan seeks out opportunities to share the very real and personal relationship that Jesus offers each of us with the youth in the Diocese.
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Dr. Lauren esper, DNpLauren is a worship leader, songwriter, and retreat leader for Fearless Ministries and in the Lansing Diocese. She desires to see authentic encounters with Jesus through worship, and fostering an environment that allows others to experience the freedom and fullness of the Kingdom. She is a graduate of Encounter School of Ministry and a member of Encounter Worship. Lauren has her doctorate in Nursing from Michigan State University. She loves helping people holistically and incorporating faith into her practice. In August of 2023, Lauren married her loving husband Evan, and they live happily together with two cats whom they love.
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Anna SevenskiAnna is an outgoing volunteer in youth ministry. She is attending Michigan State University, where she is working towards a Bachelor's and Master's degree in social work. She loves music and helps with the worship team. She has been volunteering at the youth group, and on retreats for over two years now. Anna plans to stay with the team and grow in faith and love for the Lord through opportunities for evangelization and worship.
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Andrew HartAndrew is an intern youth missionary. He is currently studying at Lansing Community College and is discerning what his call is from the Lord. In the present moment, he feels called to serve the youth of the diocese by leading them to encounter Christ.
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Lizzy CairnsLizzy is one of Fearless Ministries young adult leaders. She is also a college missionary for University Christian Outreach through Michigan State University. She is currently a student at Lansing Community College studying Early Childhood Education, and is considering teaching or youth ministry as her career path. She has always had a passion for working with children and youth, she feels called to ministry in someway.
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Mary HooverMary is a volunteer youth minister. She also volunteers as the kindergarten catechist at her church. She is studying at Lansing Community College working on a certification as a massage therapist and then will be finishing an associate degree in creative writing and art history.
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remy mumbyRembrandt (Remy) is not only a member of Fearless Ministries, but also a proud parishioner and religious education teacher at St. Therese Parish. In addition to his years as a teacher of religious education, he has taught secular subjects in both public and private schools to children from ages 3 to 18. He loves history, philosophy, and theology, and never shies away from hard questions or a civil debate. When not at a Fearless Ministries event, he can be frequently found singing at his home church, studying, or relaxing with friends.
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christian stilesChristian has a passion for bringing others to encounter and experience God in a personal way. He went to college seminary for three years and has a BA in philosophy from the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Christian has been involved in youth ministry since high school as a chaperone, guest speaker, and now with the Fearless team.
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