TEAM UKRAINE
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Keith Matthews
Keith, a seasoned short-term missionary, is excited to finally be able to serve for the first time in Europe. With experience in Africa, the Dominican Republic and Haiti, Keith has a genuine love for other cultures and people groups and is excited to learn about this new culture. His ministry knowledge along with his extensive medical training will make Keith a valuable member to Team Ukraine.
Kate Bell
​Kate has been patiently waiting for this opportunity for several years. And now, God is presenting her with this amazing opportunity to share her gifts and talents in Ukraine. As Kate enters into the next season of her life, we believe this mission experience is going to impact her future with a fuller understanding of and compassion for the world around her. Kate's unique talents and personality will be a joy and blessing to the Ukrainian people whom we plan to serve.
Tony Hall
Tony has been waiting for this Ukrainian experience for many years. A long time supporter of our Ukrainian efforts, Tony will now be able to witness for himself the beauty of Ukraine and it's people. While Tony's natural gift is, of course, photography, we expect Tony will, once again, surprise us with his ministry skills as he serves alongside his teammates with gifts of compassion, humor and leadership. Tony is expecting his faith to be stretched and strengthened as he serves the people of Ukraine.
Kaley McCormick
Kaley has been patiently waiting for God to open the right opportunity to serve the nations through missions. We are pleased that her opportunity will be in Ukraine! Kaley has an amazing gift of compassion that will extend to the Ukrainian children in ways that will have lasting impact. She is excited to get out of her "comfort zone" and experience a new world, with the goal of sharing Jesus' love with the nation of Ukraine.
Emily Hanner
Emily has always had a heart for missions and will now be able to put her talents to use in a foreign land. With her many talents along with her love for people, she will be a valuable team member. She is most excited to serve the children in the orphanage and special needs boys home, as her heart is with kids. Her professional skills in linguistics and communication will, no doubt, be a unique addition to the services we can offer these kids. Emily is prepared to be used for God's greater purposes during this trip.
Hampton Isbell
​It's been 9 years since Hampton's last trip to Ukraine and he is most excited to visit, now as an adult. He has grown up with Ukrainian kids coming and going in his life, so the culture will be very familiar to him; a gift that will allow him to be comfortable with sharing the Gospel with the people. Hampton's personality and youthfulness will give him a open door with the young boys at the orphanage and he will also have opportunity to share his musical skills. Hampton will be a valuable member to Team Ukraine!
Natalie Isbell
This trip will be a kind of "going home" for Natalie. Growing up in a Ukrainian village and in an orphanage, Natalie will see things from a different perspective than most. She is fluent in the Ukrainian language and will be a valuable team member in language translation, navigation and instruction. As a bonus, one stop on this trip will be to Natalie's former home village. What an honor for her to be able to return and share her faith with the people of her childhood!
Jessica Isbell
What a blessed opportunity Jessica has to be able to return to Ukraine, the land of her birth, and share the love of Jesus. She remembers a time when she was desperate for love and attention! A time when she was lost and without hope for a future. Now she will be able to offer this hope to the people of Ukraine and be a blessing to her team members as well, through her extensive knowledge of the language and culture! Welcome to the team, Jessica!
Michele Isbell
This will be Michele's 7th visit to Ukraine and she will serve as Team Leader for this trip. There is not much about Ukraine that she doesn't like. The food, the people, the culture, everything about Ukraine is planted deeply in her heart. She is most excited to take this team to the places that she holds dear and watch the team members grow in their faith and in their understanding of God's people. As team leader, Michele will be responsible for the logistics of the trip for the other members.
Allen Isbell
Allen has been to Ukraine 5 times and each time his love for the people has grown even more. This visit promises the same! Allen will serve as the Ministry Leader for the team and will head up the evangelism portion of the trip. His knowledge of the culture along with his ministry gifting will allow him to give spiritual guidance to the team members and grow them as disciples. Allen also says he can't wait to have some delicious Ukrainian food!