CHALLENGE IS COMMITTED TO...
Accurate teaching of the Bible that is relevant and understandable.
Creating an environment of acceptance and love for all people.
Being a community where people make deep relationships.
Accurate teaching of the Bible that is relevant and understandable.
Creating an environment of acceptance and love for all people.
Being a community where people make deep relationships.
MEET THE STAFF
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KEVIN THORSELL - DIRECTOR
An SDSU graduate, Kevin loves playing music, skateboarding, BMX, and pretty much anything that involves adventure and high adrenaline. Above all is his passion for helping college students find their highest purpose in life.
Email: knt0382@sbcglobal.net
Cell: (760) 533-5654
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DANA - STAFF RELATIONS
Dana enjoys traveling, hiking, singing, crafts and shopping. She earned her BA in Business Administration. She is a mom of three, and she also loves connecting with girls over coffee.
Email: danajeanine@gmail.com
Cell: (817) 691-7593
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Dana enjoys traveling, hiking, singing, crafts and shopping. She earned her BA in Business Administration. She is a mom of three, and she also loves connecting with girls over coffee.
Email: danajeanine@gmail.com
Cell: (817) 691-7593
Click here to add Dana on Facebook!
MATT - APOLOGETICS, DISCIPLESHIP RESOURCES
Matt got his BA in Linguistics and is originally from Houston. An ultimate frisbee enthusiast, Matt's also famous around Challenge for his mad bass guitar skills and unique sense of humor. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree at Gateway Seminary.
Email: matt.wright.neat@gmail.com
Cell: (713) 299-1522
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Matt got his BA in Linguistics and is originally from Houston. An ultimate frisbee enthusiast, Matt's also famous around Challenge for his mad bass guitar skills and unique sense of humor. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree at Gateway Seminary.
Email: matt.wright.neat@gmail.com
Cell: (713) 299-1522
Click here to add Matt on Facebook!
LUCY - FINANCE
Lucy earned her BA in English and is an Arkansas native. She enjoys reading literature and watching movies; her other hobbies include cooking and dancing. She is passionate about helping girls grow to love Jesus.
Email: lucy.m.wright@hotmail.com
Cell: (619) 554-8651
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JOSH - FRESHMAN OUTREACH
Josh is from San Diego. He likes surfing, playing basketball, and running. After graduating from San Diego State he spent three years in China, and he is back in San Diego. He currently works as a youth pastor and connecting with students at SDSU. While in China he met his wife Sara and is excited to see God move at SDSU.
Email: joshjenkins284@gmail.com
Cell: (619) 455-1792
Josh is from San Diego. He likes surfing, playing basketball, and running. After graduating from San Diego State he spent three years in China, and he is back in San Diego. He currently works as a youth pastor and connecting with students at SDSU. While in China he met his wife Sara and is excited to see God move at SDSU.
Email: joshjenkins284@gmail.com
Cell: (619) 455-1792
SARA - WOMEN'S DIRECTOR
A native of Nebraska with roots in Oregon, Sara loves being outdoors and exploring new places around the world--and eating international food! She has a B.S. in Natural Resource Conservation from Oregon State University. As a college student Jesus rocked her world with an invitation to follow Him, and she has been on the greatest adventure with Him ever since.
Email: sarajenkins5520@gmail.com
Cell: (619) 733-1416
A native of Nebraska with roots in Oregon, Sara loves being outdoors and exploring new places around the world--and eating international food! She has a B.S. in Natural Resource Conservation from Oregon State University. As a college student Jesus rocked her world with an invitation to follow Him, and she has been on the greatest adventure with Him ever since.
Email: sarajenkins5520@gmail.com
Cell: (619) 733-1416
NICOLE - UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
Nicole is a recent graduate of SDSU, and now has a BS in Business Administration. Her favorite past times include playing the guitar and being on the sound team at Mission Trails Church. As a student, Nicole was very involved in Challenge and is now excited to be on staff.
Email: Nicole.Maria.Lehar@gmail.com
Cell: (858) 366-5621
Nicole is a recent graduate of SDSU, and now has a BS in Business Administration. Her favorite past times include playing the guitar and being on the sound team at Mission Trails Church. As a student, Nicole was very involved in Challenge and is now excited to be on staff.
Email: Nicole.Maria.Lehar@gmail.com
Cell: (858) 366-5621
BRIAN - MISSIONS COORDINATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Brian is thankful to answer God's calling on his life to serve on staff with Challenge. He also actively serves with in the community as a Life Coach (Be Present, LLC) & Pediatric Occupational Therapist. With his many passions in life, he is certain to prioritize his time (and thankfully his energy) to help raise his active and life-loving son, Marcel.
Email: BrianMimsOT@gmail.com
Cell: (212) 920-7333
Brian is thankful to answer God's calling on his life to serve on staff with Challenge. He also actively serves with in the community as a Life Coach (Be Present, LLC) & Pediatric Occupational Therapist. With his many passions in life, he is certain to prioritize his time (and thankfully his energy) to help raise his active and life-loving son, Marcel.
Email: BrianMimsOT@gmail.com
Cell: (212) 920-7333
CHRISTIAN - INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Christian is a San Diego native who graduated from SDSU with a BA in Economics. He is passionate about seeing students come to know Jesus and walking alongside them as they grow in their faith. He is confident that God is going to continue moving in incredible ways at SDSU.
Email: cvincze97@yahoo.com
Cell: (858) 945-0286
Christian is a San Diego native who graduated from SDSU with a BA in Economics. He is passionate about seeing students come to know Jesus and walking alongside them as they grow in their faith. He is confident that God is going to continue moving in incredible ways at SDSU.
Email: cvincze97@yahoo.com
Cell: (858) 945-0286
MARK - BIVOCATIONAL DISCIPLE-MAKER
Mark is a recent graduate from SDSU where he studied computer science. He really enjoys reading books about Christian theology and apologetics, playing the bass, and sometimes playing basketball. He is excited for the opportunity to be a part of what God is doing at SDSU.
Email: markcharlesmay@gmail.com
Cell: (619) 820-1743
Mark is a recent graduate from SDSU where he studied computer science. He really enjoys reading books about Christian theology and apologetics, playing the bass, and sometimes playing basketball. He is excited for the opportunity to be a part of what God is doing at SDSU.
Email: markcharlesmay@gmail.com
Cell: (619) 820-1743
JOSE - BIVOCATIONAL DISCIPLE-MAKER
Jose is a recent SDSU grad. He has been involved with Challenge for five years and it has truly transformed his vision to reach college students for Christ. He's really into cars, especially Japanese cars. In his free time, he likes to play jazz on his sax and watch movies. He thinks Donnie Darko is pretty dope.
Email: jose.chez.7@gmail.com
Cell: (760) 658-1440
Jose is a recent SDSU grad. He has been involved with Challenge for five years and it has truly transformed his vision to reach college students for Christ. He's really into cars, especially Japanese cars. In his free time, he likes to play jazz on his sax and watch movies. He thinks Donnie Darko is pretty dope.
Email: jose.chez.7@gmail.com
Cell: (760) 658-1440