Meet LIFT 48

  • Drake Buddenhagen

    West Chester, PA

    Drake plans to attend Liberty University after LIFT. He aspires to become an engineer. He enjoys wrestling and attending Young Life.

  • Kaeli Christian

    Fort Wayne, IN

    Kaeli hopes to use her talents and abilities to glorify God. She enjoys hiking and spending time with her family.

  • Jeffrey Endres

    Carlisle, PA

    Jeffrey graduated from Cairn University in 2024. He plans to teach English to adults in the USA or elsewhere. He enjoys attending a variety of live music performances.

  • Reid Forshee

    Xenia, OH

    Reid plans to attend Grace College after LIFT. He hopes to have a career involving motorcycles. He enjoys riding dirt bikes with his friends.

  • Mackenzie Galyen

    Bozeman, MT

    Mackenzie has completed one year of college and hopes to have an impactful career involving travel. She enjoys trail running.

  • Peter Gnade

    Syracuse, NY

    Peter graduated from Wheaton College in 2021. He hopes to have a career that is related to music. He enjoys playing the guitar and hiking.

  • Crystal Haataja

    Wolf Lake, MN

    Crystal wants to keep walking on the path the Lord has for her. She enjoys kayaking and downhill and cross-country skiing.

  • Henry Hebb

    Providence, RI

    Henry graduated from Gordon College in 2024. He plans to be in kids' ministry and a community leader. He enjoys spending time with friends and playing sports and games.

  • Molly Helmick

    Kearneysville, WV

    Molly plans on attending college in the future. She hopes to serve others, meet new people, and travel the world. She enjoys outdoor activities and singing.

  • William Hoffman

    Pleasant Valley, NY

    William plans on attending college in the future. He hopes to build a career that brings daily fulfillment. He enjoys fishing with friends.

  • Lane Howell

    Chattanooga, TN

    Lane graduated from Texas A&M University in 2024. She hopes to pursue a career in parks and recreation after gaining experience working in national parks. She enjoys reading and being outside.

  • Josh Hughes

    Lake Pleasant, NY

    Josh graduated from Fulton Montgomery Community College in 2024. He desires to serve in community-centered jobs in the future. He enjoys carpentry and working with his hands.

  • Elijah Marsh

    Waldron, AR

    Elijah hopes to have a career in youth ministry. He enjoys being outside and playing sports.

  • Paul Merchant

    Clifton Park, NY

    Paul attends Hudson Valley Community College. He is trusting in the Lord to give him direction regarding his future. He enjoys skiing.

  • Joshua Merida

    Raleigh, NC

    Joshua plans to attend Wake Tech Community College after LIFT. He hopes to become a missionary. He enjoys playing basketball.

  • Peter Meyer-Pflug

    Denville, NJ

    Peter graduated from Houghton University in 2024. He is interested in pursuing a career that involves music or the outdoors. He enjoys hiking.

  • Felix Ostman

    New York, NY

    Felix plans to finish college online after LIFT. He desires to pursue a ministry opportunity and encourage others in their walks with Christ. He enjoys hiking, climbing, and combat sports.

  • Lydia Peterson

    Franklin, PA

    Lydia graduated from Houghton University in 2024. She hopes to go into a career involving counseling. She enjoys playing softball.

  • Shannon Ravida

    Woodbridge, VA

    Shannon plans on attending college after LIFT. She hopes to continue writing and recording music while attending college. She enjoys hiking, climbing, painting, sports, and traveling.

  • Jess Roesler

    Long Island, NY

    Jess attended Word of Life Bible Institute. She hopes to volunteer with youth ministry and to find joy in everything she does. She enjoys coffee, bookstores, and concerts.

  • Alex Runnion

    Blairstown, NJ

    Alex attends Sussex County Community College. He hopes to work in the medical field. He enjoys reading, playing video games, and sports.

  • Tara Tom

    Pearl River, NY

    Tara completed one year of college at the University of Buffalo. She hopes to become a preschool teacher and also climb all 46 High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains. She enjoys reading, golf, and arts & crafts.

  • Christian Troyer

    LaGrange, IN

    Christian plans to attend college in the future. He hopes to travel around the world preaching the gospel and humbly follow Christ. He enjoys basketball.

  • Lydia Ware

    Wynantskill, NY

    Lydia graduated from Roberts Wesleyan University in 2024 with a degree in Biochemistry. She hopes to be an encouraging presence in people’s lives through her career. She enjoys learning through reading and life experiences.

  • Charlotte Wilson

    Solihull, England, UK

    Charlotte hopes to study Chemical Engineering. She plans to serve God through her career and become a missionary. She enjoys cooking and reading.

  • Travis Wood

    Raleigh, NC

    Travis attends Wake Tech Community College and is studying Business. He hopes to have his own business. He enjoys Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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