Justin Hanneken is the Director of Outreach for YouthHOPE and organizer of the KW Bike ride. Justin trusted Jesus as a teenager in 1999. He served as youth pastor of Taneytown Baptist Church from 2003-2011. Justin holds a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies from UMBC, and has almost finished his Masters in Youth Ministry Leadership from Huntington University. He loves short term missions, spending time with the poor and teaching Truth to teenagers. Justin is husband to Karena and father of Gloria, Bryce and Kenzi who all have him wrapped around their little fingers. He enjoys riding his bodyboard in medium sized waves, chimichangas with cheese sauce, and can’t wait to spend a week with Fort Myers youth workers riding bikes next February. Support Justin
Britney Sue is a graduate from the University of Nebraska with a degree in Exercise Science/Public Health. God began to cultivate a passion for missions and youth discipleship on her heart through her campus ministry. She has joined the YouthHOPE team as an apprentice for the next year and hopes to someday unite her passions for sports and discipleship for campus ministry overseas. Britney Sue is excited to have the opportunity to bless the Hillman’s in Bulgaria, as well as use her schooling in fitness training to help prepare for the Ends of the Earth ride. Britney Sue loves early morning runs, late night lattes, and listening to peoples’ stories and answered prayers. Most of all, she desires to see all things united in heaven and on earth in Jesus name! Support Britney Sue
My name is Sean McIntosh. I’ve been a youth minister since 2004. I currently serve as the youth minister at Southside Christian Church in Fort Myers FL. My passion is to serve God with everything that I am. So far that has fleshed out by loving and serving any youth that I have come in contact with. I love youth and I am very excited to serve the Hillman’s by riding “to the ends of the earth” as they love youth too! Support Sean
Adam Hunt is the Short-term Projects Coordinator for NMSI. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Network Engineering Technology. He and his wife, Beth, met at Purdue, and lived in Fishers, IN before joining NMSI. They intend to transition to the field in the near future, serving in business and computer training, as well as women’s ministry and inner healing. Distance biking is one of the few sports that Adam has not been involved in. When asked to describe the event in one word, he replied “epic-pain-nay…-joy-normous”
P. Michael Woods is 34 years old, married to his beautiful wife Jennifer, with three gorgeous children, and the Youth & Family Life Pastor at Cape Assembly in beautiful Cape Coral, Fl. His students affectionately refer to him as P. Dubbs. Mike was brought up with core Christian values in a home not much different from the modern blended family. At the age of 13 Mike gave his life to Christ and was called into the ministry but, like many others, he fell away during the teen years and early twenties. After working his way into ownership of a small, but successful, construction company and enjoying the lifestyle that moderate success provided, he started to question what this life was really about “again”. In this time of searching and through many dead end roads he became very dissatisfied with the results almost to the demise of his marriage. Finally with nothing else to try Michael recommitted his life to Christ and started to pursue a life in the Spirit. He and his wife were completely reconciled through Gods amazing, healing power and they began to volunteer as youth workers at Faith Assembly, N.FT. Myers. Through this experience God birthed a burning desire in Michael and Jennifer to work with teenagers and to see their lives empowered by the love and saving power of Jesus Christ. Michael and Jennifer have enjoyed working with students and young adults in Ft. Myers, Fl., Elizabethton, Tn., and currently Cape Coral. After 9 years in ministry P. Micheal Woods feels like he is just getting started on the journey God has for him. Support Mike
Aaron has served in youth ministry for the last 19 years, both in the United States and in Santiago, Chile. He is the founder, vision caster and executive director of YouthHOPE, a ministry of New Mission Systems International. Aaron holds a Bachelors Degree in Biblical Studies from Cincinnati Christian University as well as a Masters in Youth Ministry Leadership from Huntington University. Aaron is the husband of Angie and the father of Mazie and Sofia, and they have been affiliated with NMSI since 2003. Support Aaron
Katie grew up in Colorado Springs playing baseball and loving the mountains! She went on her first short-term mission trip to Mexico as a freshman in high school and God has been positioning her for long-term overseas missions ever since. Katie attended the University of Wyoming and graduated with a degree in International Studies with an emphasis on Social and Cultural issues in Africa. She has a passion for youth and Africa and has a vision to see youth trained and equipped to take the transforming power of Christ to their families and communities. Support Katie
Brad Zachritz here. I am serving at Crosspoint Christian Church in Cape Coral, FL as Student and Guest Services Pastor. I have been on staff at Crosspoint since we first opened our doors at Mariner High School on January 29th, 2006. Crosspoint has been involved in Gabe and Melissa’s ministry for several years now and we are excited to see God use this Bike Ride to raise awareness for their ministry in Bulgaria. I am motivated for this ride because: 1. I have not rode a bike since the 9th grade (time to get back in shape) 2. I am excited to go to Key West without spending money on gas 3. Ultimately God will receive Glory and Honor because of the hard work all the riders will do to raise money and awareness for this cause. 300 miles to help youth workers Gabe and Melissa…let’s do this! Support Brad
Paul spent 25 years working for the NJ Department of Corrections, retiring in 2008 as Chief of Custody. Early on, he was also a part-time Youth Pastor with 1st Baptist Church of Cape May, NJ. Paul has always loved bicycling and has been on several multi-day biking trips. He currently has a seasonal job in a bike shop, handling sales, rentals and repairs. He holds a B.A. From Trinity College, Illinois. He is married to Ruth and together they have 4 children and 2 grandsons. Paul lives in Cape Coral and attends Crosspoint Christian Church. Support Paul
Robert Lowry is a lifelong cyclist! He enjoys road cycling and mountain biking every chance he gets. In fact, his wife and kids have nicknamed him Lance (Armstrong), who he thinks is his alter-ego! Robert is also a member of Crosspoint Christian Church in Cape Coral. He has volunteered many hours every Sunday as a member of the Set-Up team when the church met at Mariner High School. Now he volunteers as the Parking Lot Crew in the church’s new location. He gave his life to our Lord at the age of 18 and believes in the ministry of Gabe and Melissa Hillman. Support Robert.
One of Mark Teders’ passions is cycling and he has ridden a couple of centuries back in the 90’s. He is ready to get back on the bike and ride for a great cause. What better cause than the youth of Bulgaria and spreading the good news of Jesus! Mark is a Shepherd at Crosspoint Christian Church. His wife, Shelly, is the Director of Life Groups and Community Service at Crosspoint and together they have two wonderful children, Peyton and Jordynn. He is ready to go “To the Ends of the Earth”. Support Mark.
Matt is the youth pastor of Element Student Ministries–the youth department at First Assembly West in Cape Coral, Florida. He is a graduate of Fort Myers Masters Commission and North Central University in Minneapolis. As the youth pastor at Element for two and a half years, he can confidently say that the students at Element are pretty much the best in the universe. While he enjoys biking, he approaches this 300 mile ride with much trepidation. His two goals are to raise a ridiculous amount of money for Jesus and Jesus’ missionaries, and for his legs not to fall off. Support Matt.
