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AARON

Hometown: Neillsville, WI

Family Facts: I married  Brenda, my high school sweetheart.  Brenda and I have four children (Oliver, Esther, Colette & Jonmarc)

Embarrassing Childhood moment:  I attempted to give an informational speech about the Badger in 10th grade.  A wave of nervousness hit about a minute in and it made my knees start shaking uncontrollably!

Educational Background:  BS-Landscape Architecture (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Most Intriguing Place Ever Visited: New York City

Hobbies/Interests:  Travel, Architecture & design, sports (MTB, running, disc golf, paddling, XC + downhill skiing…) teams I cheer for: Wisconsin Badgers, Detroit Lions, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Bucks, MN UFC Loons, Duluth Huskies

Why Jesus matters to me: His unconditional grace and mercy. He gave His perfect life so that I could be forgiven.  He loved me when I least deserve it!

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BRENDA

Hometown: Neillsville, WI

Family Facts: I married my high school sweetheart.  I have four kids (Oliver, Esther, Colette & Jonmarc)

Embarrassing Childhood moment:  I just couldn’t find the bathroom at the big, public library.  I was also too shy to ask someone and couldn’t find my mom who was looking for her own books.  Welp, it took to long to find her and it was too late!  I peed my pants….

Educational Background:  BA-Interior Design (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Most Intriguing Place Ever Visited: Probably China, the FOOD!! The people, the culture, the worldview were all very fascinating to encounter and learn about.  The consciousness of God and knowledge of Jesus were almost non-existent.

Hobbies/Interests:  Cooking, downhill skiing, hunting for treasures at TJ Maxx, reading, cheering on my kids in their sports

Why Jesus matters to me: Jesus is everything.  He is our only true source of hope and peace in this life and the next.

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Josh

Hometown: Waukesha, WI

Family Facts: I’m an identical twin, married to Kendra, and I have one son with another on the way!

Embarrassing Childhood moment: I once got detention for laughing about spilled glue in art class

Educational Background:  UW- Madison alumni, BS in economics and communications

Most Intriguing Place Ever Visited: The pacific northwest

Hobbies/Interests:  Hiking, sports, board games, going for walks, baking, fishing

Why Jesus matters to me: Jesus gives me security, purpose, and forgiveness.

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Kendra

Hometown: White Bear Lake, MN

Family Facts: Married to Josh, soon-to-be boy mom of two, and  wanna be dog owner.

Embarrassing Childhood moment: I once got a nasty cut on the bridge of my nose, right between my eyes, and had to wear a butterfly bandage across it every day for several weeks until it closed up. I even competed in my elementary school’s track and field day with it!

Educational Background:  Graduated from UW- La Crosse with a degree in Community Health Education and an emphasis in Public Administration

Most Intriguing Place Ever Visited: Cairo, Egypt

Hobbies/Interests:  Hiking on the north shore, exploring national parks, playing card and board games, learning to garden, experimenting with new recipes and life chats over a good cup of coffee

Why Jesus matters to me: Jesus is peace in the chaos of our world. In Jesus, I have hope in all the uncertainties life holds. Following him is the greatest purpose to live for!

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