I am a Preschool Teacher at Westwood Hills Church of God. I just came back from taking 9 months of my life to seek God at Master's Commission Atlanta. I have otherwise been in SWEAT since I was in middle school. I am hoping to be a part of the youth's lives and make a difference in the years that are most impacting.
I’ve been involved in Sweat for a few years now. I’ve served on the worship team and the student leadership team, Access. This year, I will be co-leading the 6th grade girls group. I’m really excited to disciple these girls. I’m currently a student at Santa Fe College and I love watching American Idol.
I am a Graphic Design student at Santa Fe College. I also work as a free lance Graphic Designer. At 22, I still live with my mom and I sleep on a futon but I promise I'm not a bum. I love doing anything that’s in or around water and I love spending time with my wonderful girlfriend who is in the nursing program at Santa Fe College. We will both be graduating in about one year and plan to be engaged. I help out with the Tech Crew at SWEAT where we control all of the audio, video and lighting that helps make SWEAT one of the coolest places to be in Gainesville on a Wednesday night.
I work at the Library Page at Alachua County Library District Headquarters. I will be attending SFCC in the spring for Nursing. I attend SWEAT services regularly; I have been since March 19, 2007. My passion is to lead and help young students from SWEAT to grow in Jesus and advance the Kingdom. I have a great sense of humor. I love to worship God with singing and instruments. I seek to learn more about Christ through His Word and prayer. Helping a young person grow in Jesus brings me joy!
Occupation: Warehouse Receiving Clerk (Florida Fasteners & Tool Co.)
Involvement: I will be co-leading a small group on Wednesday nights with Josh Evans. I also help out the worship team. I play both bass and electric guitar when needed.
Other: I am a bassist, I currently play in a local group called Ampersand. I love to listen and play music, hang out with friends and be involved wherever I’m needed.
UF Graduate in Finance
Leading the 11th Grade Guys for 2008-2009
I found Jesus when I was in high school and it was the most influential part of my life. I love to lead these guys because I know that it is most likely the time where they are going to decide who they will become in the future also.
University of Florida-marketing major, Junior. I lead the 9th grade girls at SWEAT. I hope to work in fashion merchandising as a buyer once I receive my degree. I'm a passionate bookworm and a little bit of a shopaholic (but only a little)! I'm passionate about building relationships with my girls and can't wait to get to know their hearts this year and help them grow as young women.
I am a fourth year college student studying Interior Design at the University of Florida. Go Gators! My first priority in my life is my relationship with Jesus Christ and following His light. I love being outdoors in the sun and on the beach. My favorite things in life are laughing until my stomach hurts, taking a day off to travel to a random city, running, spending time with my family, and playing board games with my friends. I am involved in a Christian sorority on campus called Sigma Phi Lambda and I have a little less than one-hundred sisters! In SWEAT, I am co-leading for a group of high school girls. My priority is to offer them the wisdom they need to become greater women of God and to offer them encouragement through uplifting fellowship. I am so excited to be with my girls, as I know God is already working on us and molding us to be His masterpieces.
I'm currently doing my masters internship at Hidden Oak Elementary, in the 2nd Grade. I am married to another SWEAT leader, Joey Myer, who will be leading a 12th grade guys group. Last year I led the 11th grade girls at SWEAT and this year I will be moving up with them to 12th grade. I love getting to know each of your kids and can't wait for another great year. The most I can hope for is to help cultivate a passion for Jesus by loving them and by being transparent to show them my own relationship with the Lord as well.
I’m currently a Child Welfare Social Worker This year I will co-lead the 10th grade girl’s small group and also be assisting Pastor Robbie at the church office. Interesting facts: I have about 7 years experience in youth ministry and am getting my Masters degree in religion with a pastoral counseling concentration. I've been around the world on missions and even had the chance to live in the bush of West Africa for a summer to preach to the unreached. My testimony is this: once I was religious and bound to others' approval, yet never feeling approved. Now I know and am known by God and am free.
I'm a middle school guy's small group leader.
I'm a 3rd year engineering student at UF.
I like to run, hike, surf, and write.
University of Florida: Economics
12th grade Guys small Group and Morph Leader
I believe in living a life that is bible saturated and God intoxicated
including extravagantly loving people of all cultures, statuses, and
circumstances.
I am 6'1 -on a good day. I am a recent graduate from Southeastern University where I received my bachelors in Business Management and a minor in Bible. I have been a part of SWEAT for about eight years. I enjoy helping Pastor Robbie, playing on the worship team and being a role-model to the teens. I also enjoy playing RISK and ultimate frisbee. TWIX candy bars are delicious too! If you ever need help or information (or just wanna buy me a candy bar) please feel free to call me.
I will be co-leading the 7th Grade Girls Pulse Group
School: UF
Major: Event Management
Minor: Business Administration
Other randomness: In the crunchy vs. creamy peanut butter controversy, crunchy peanut butter definitely wins. I love Jesus!
I’m a junior at the University of Florida pursuing a degree in Speech Pathology/Audiology. I currently work at Sonshine Day Preschool and Daycare as an afternoon teacher! This year will be my first year leading a small group with SWEAT and I am so excited! I'll be co-leading the 8th grade girls with Sheila Lamarre.
Interesting facts: I know a little bit of sign language! I took 3 semesters! ;). I love to dance (I took 12 years of tap dancing!) I love the outdoors and just having fun!
I am a cashier at Kohl's department store. I became involved with Sweat in February as a student and now feel called to serve. I love getting to know people and getting to know the Lord more. If you ever have a question or feel the need to, please contact me
I am currently a student at Sante Fe and I am applying for the Radiology Program next fall. I also work full time in sales at The Gainesville Health and Fitness Center. I am new to SWEAT Leadership this year, but I am super pumped to see what God is going to do with this group of girls. I grew up in church, but just recently became a member of First Assembly. In these past few months, God has really shown me what it truly means to be His daughter, and I pray that in this next year, He can use me to teach these girls exactly what that means. I love anything to do with the beach and also my dog Braxton.
I started to go to First Assembly in 1998 and I was a member of SWEAT youth group then. I led the 9th and 10th grade guys last year and am going to lead the 11th grade guys this year. This is the age when God got a hold of my life and I want to see that happen to these 11th graders. I am married to Mary Schmidt and have two kids, Alisa (4) and David (2). We have another boy on the way. I look forward to this year with the students and I know God is going to do some amazing stuff!!!
I am currently attending Santa Fe College with the hopes of one day becoming a Civil Engineer. Recently, I’ve been leading the worship team at Sweat. I’ve also had the joy of serving on the student leadership team, Access, in the past. This year I will be helping out with the 6th grade guy’s small group. I really enjoy spending time with my family and friends and watching sports.
I’m beginning my second year at Sweat and will be co-leading the 12th grade girls Pulse group with Jenn Myer. I am married to Eric Leightman, who also works in Sweat as an 11th grade guy’s leader. She teaches theatre and grammar at Cornerstone Academy and loves reading, dancing, music, art, and cooking.
I’m currently a full-time student at The University of Florida finishing up my last year towards earning a bachelors degree in Advertising and a minor in Leadership. I work part-time at Shands UF as a staff assistant. Very few things excite me more than being around teenagers. I really believe they are a strong force that will bring hope to this world. This year I will be co-leading the 11th grade girl’s small group and a MORPH class. My favorite thing to do is sing my heart out to Jesus (when no one is around). I’m the middle child of six. I love Gator Men’s Basketball and Cajun chicken pasta from Chili’s.
Sheila means woman, I share this with you because people usually find it interesting, and so I hope that you do as well. I attend First Assembly of God. I am interested in youth and women’s ministry. I am a recent graduate of the University of Florida. I plan to attend law school and graduate school in Fall 2009. My focus will be in educational policies. My hobbies are discipleship, scholarly research, and reading. Last but not least, an interesting fact or two about me are that I read, write, and speak French and Haitian Creole. I now want to learn Spanish.
I feel fortunate to have grown up in a Military family. I have taught 6th graders at Westwood Middle School for 16 years. I’ve been a member of Catalyst for two years and have been a pulse leader and MORPH instructor. While I will continue to be an ever present adult leader, I will not lead a pulse group this year. However, I look forward once again to attending both the Connection and Commission along with my sons Taylor and Billy. Steve, my husband of 24 years, is a deacon here at First Assembly.
I’m co-leading the senior guys group for this next year. I am happily married to my lovely wife, Tracy. Some of my favorite things to do are spend time with my family, play golf, hiking, disc golf and watch sports.
I really love Jesus.
I am in my second year at Santa Fe College in the Pre Vet program. I am going to be the 6th grade guys small group leader along with Patrick McConn. Besides SWEAT and School, I enjoy spending time with our Heavenly Father, hanging out with friends, basketball and ping pong. I am also involved with UF's Campus Crusade for Christ.