Meet the Exploration 2026 Team
Meet the team bringing Exploration 2026 to life. From students discerning their call to workshop facilitators and staff, this collective group is shaping an experience rooted in real questions, shared wisdom and faithful leadership.
The Design Team
Jayln Betts
Annual Conference: Oklahoma
Call: Local Church as a Licensed Local Pastor
Greta Long
Annual Conference: Illinois-Great Rivers
Call: Deacon Serving in Mental Health Care
Jemina Marasigan
Annual Conference: Pacific Northwest
Call: Elder in a Local Church
Kyan Stuart
Annual Conference: Illinois-Great Rivers
Call: Deacon Serving in Medical Field
Whitney Wheeler
Annual Conference: Florida
Call: Elder Serving in Nonprofit Leadership
Staff Members
Rev. Eduardo Bousson
Senior Manager,
Collegiate Ministries
Rev. Dr. Trip Lowery
Director, Ministry
Rev. Amie Stewart
Senior Manager, Conference Relations
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Meet the team bringing Exploration 2026 to life. From students discerning their call to workshop facilitators and staff, this collective group is shaping an experience rooted in real questions, shared wisdom and faithful leadership.
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