Heart to Serve: Chris Dowdy

We were so blessed to have a few incredible interns this summer, including Chris Dowdy. Chris just finished his internship with the Building and Grounds grew at School to the Nations last week and we are so proud of the work that he put into partnering with us in advancing the Gospel. 

Chris just recently moved to the area after attending Bible College in Washington. He is finishing his degree at an area school in Theological Studies. He attends Emmaus in Springfield, Mo. He is also involved in various campus ministries. 

Chris truly has a heart to serve, and his love for Jesus is evident. He was a tremendous asset to our building and grounds crew this summer, and was willing to do whatever was asked of him. He desires to use his gifts to advance the cause of Christ among the nations. 

Thank you for your heart to serve with us this summer Chris! In the words of Christ, "Well done, good and faithful servant..." (Matt. 25:21) 

Each of our Heart to Serve featured staff members/volunteers will receive a free 16oz. frozen yogurt from Orange Leaf in Nixa, MO. We are happy to partner with the wonderful people at Orange Leaf to honor these special people who are using their gifts to change the world!!

Heart to Serve: Jon Arnold

Not many high school graduates would choose to spend their first summer after graduation volunteering. Working outside, especially in the incredible heat we've had this summer, is not the easiest place to serve, but Jon Arnold decided that this was where God wanted him. Jon recently graduated from Ozark High School and is volunteering for us as our Extreme Adventure Challenge Course Intern. We are so blessed by the hardwork and compassion we see in Jon's life and are thankful for his partnership in using his gifts to have a global impact. 


Jon attends Second Baptist Church in Springfield, Mo and has plans to attend Ozarks Technical Community College in the fall. Not only is he interning on our challenge course, but he also is spending time shadowing our STN leaders learning the day-to-day details of running a missions organization. He has a heart that loves others and is willing to serve in whatever capacity to help other people. 

Thank you, Jon, for your heart to serve! 

In the words of Christ, "Well done, good and faithful servant..." (Matt. 25:21) 

Each of our Heart to Serve featured staff members/volunteers will receive a free 16oz. frozen yogurt from Orange Leaf in Nixa, MO. We are happy to partner with the wonderful people at Orange Leaf to honor these special people who are using their gifts to change the world!!

Heart to Serve: Mina Ibrahim

Every ministry and organization has a deep need for people with a passion for the business side of things along with a passion and heart for the ministry. We have found one of our volunteers/Interns to fit this description perfectly. Mina Ibrahim, is our Volunteer Business Intern and we are so blessed by her heart for cross-cultural issues and also her passion for working with 501c Mission Agencies, like School to the Nations. Mina is in her first year of the MBA program at Missouri State University, after graduating with her degree in Intercultural Communications last May.

Exciting things are on the horizon for Mina as she plans to marry, John Habibi, on June 15th! Along with following God's command to share the Gospel with all nations, she is also grounded in a local church,  Northpoint Church in Springfield, MO. Mina is currently helping STN with grant research and gaining more knowledge about 501c non-profit organizations. She comes from a multi-cultural family, her father is from Bethlehem and married her mother, who is American. She has seen the need for Christ among the nations and desires to do her part to serve and bring Glory to His name by doing so.

Thank you for serving Mina! In the words of Christ, "Well done, good and faithful servant..." (Matt. 25:21)

Each of our Heart to Serve featured staff members/volunteers will receive a free 16oz. frozen yogurt from Orange Leaf in Nixa, MO. We are happy to partner with the wonderful people at Orange Leaf to honor these special people who are using their gifts to change the world!!

Stay tuned for our next Heart to Serve! If you have questions about getting involved with us at STN please contact us at schooltothenations@gmail.com.