The Small Town Girl

This is the lovely Candice. She is 18 years old and will be a sophomore at Sterling. She is from Russell, KS. Some of her interests include riding horses, hanging with her friends, and making pictures out of clouds. She also enjoys reading. Her favorite books include the Bible, of course, and Christian non-fiction books. She, like everyone else, is looking forward to her adventure in Kenya!

The Big City Guy

Hi my name is Adrian Ivasic this will be my second missions trip my first one will be to Croatia a month prior. God has blessed my life is so many ways much is required of me. I hope I can help with the situations and experiences we encounter. I am working in a gym all summer and am a Sport Management major I also play football for Sterling. I am excited to see what God has in store for me in Kenya!

The Football Player

My name is Kyle Hixson and I am from Colorado Springs. I just finished up my junior year at Sterling College. I am a business major and I play on the football team. This is not only my first mission trip and first time out of the country but it will also be my first time on a plane. I figure if you have never been on a plane before might as well make it half way across the world. I can't wait to get there and see what God has in store for us! Thanks for all your support and prayers!

The Farm Girl

Hey! I'm Audrey, but most people call me Aud! Coincidence? I was a freshman Business Major at Sterling College this past year and also a member of the Lady Warrior Volleyball Team! To be honest, I tried to deny God's calling for me to go on a mission trip this summer, feeling that I had other plans in store. However, God has truly revealed to me that it is my time to go and I cannot wait to go with such a great team! I come from a small town in NW Kansas and I am definitely a farm girl! I love spending time with my family, especially helping my dad! I am very outgoing, and sometimes rather loud! Thank you for all your prayers and support! Yay Kenya!

The Mountain Girl

My name is Shannon and I am from beautiful Colorado where I live with my awesome parents and brother. I will be a senior in college majoring in business. I am hoping to get into Real Estate once I graduate. I love the mountains, hiking, four wheeling, taking naps, playing volleyball and basketball, and being around people. I am very excited to travel with such a wonderful group of people and to see how God will use us and change us through this experience.

The Leader

"Hey, my name is Seth Svaty. I have the privilege of leading this incredible team to Kenya! I'm a Kansas native, born and raised on the family farm. My wife and I both attended Sterling College, and following seminary at Princeton we were called back to this place we love. I am pastoring the United Presbyterian Church of Sterling and teaching at the college as an adjunct. When I'm not at work, I'm definitely at play with my three young kids: Noah, Micah, and Cora. I enjoy hiking, camping, working on the farm - really any kind of outdoor activity. Occasionally I've been known to strap on a kilt and play the bagpipes. My thanks to everyone supporting us prayerfully and financially. I am so excited about this trip!!!