Tammy Hensley
Year Awarded: 2018"Tammy has dedicated her life to service the young people of our church and community. She clearly does not view her service as a job or a duty, but has a genuine love and passion for her ministry with these students."
John Keener
Year Awarded: 2018"John has mentored many teens and adults over the years. He serves with a smile, always has a kind and encouraging word to share, and has the heart of a shepherd."
Tom Craig
Year Awarded: 2018"Tom has clearly shown outstanding service, sacrifice, and personal commitment to youth and youth ministry throughout his time in the Kansas City area and on our district."
Zebe Mazambi
Year Awarded: 2018"Zebe has served with integrity and is well respected by all leadership. We are all appreciative of his achievements during his time on the Africa Central Field."
Thomas Crummer
Year Awarded: 2018"Thomas has maintained a heart and passion for youth, always setting them an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity! He has just been that kind of leader, one that identifies with and resonates with students."
Mike O'Hair
Year Awarded: 2018"Mike is the embodiment of what NYI is all about. He loves spending time getting to know students and enjoys watching as they transform into mature men and women of God. His passion is to help students and families become fully devoted followers of Christ."
Thangchinkhup Khupboi
Year Awarded: 2018"Thangchinkhup is a clear example of a leader who is willing to deny himself for the sake of the young people he serves. He pours his life into service of the church."
Mark Pounds
Year Awarded: 2018"Mark has served in a number of roles to help make sure students had the greatest opportunity to meet and fall in love with Jesus."
Mike Lilema
Year Awarded: 2018"Mike has served with integrity for over 10 years in various roles in NYI Ministry. He is well respected by all leadership on the Africa Region."
Kent Yost
Year Awarded: 2018"Kent's undeniable authenticity makes him a magnet to which students are drawn. This, coupled with his incredible spiritual depth and wisdom, makes him one of the greatest influencers of teens I've ever met."
Jon Newlin
Year Awarded: 2018"Jon is a big picture thinker. He is able to see outside the box and effectively guide people on his team to see events and plans come to fruition. He is a gifted speaker. Jon loves God and loves others. He is a world changer."
Brett Armstrong
Year Awarded: 2018"Brett's constant creativity and his unwavering commitment to the mission of Christ has pushed our district and local churches to engage our students in their own contexts."