Meet the Fellows

 

Ryan McKean

Hometown | Cape Elizabeth, ME

College | James Madison University

Host Family | Bryan and Stacy Boulton

Mentor | Jon Horner

Internship | Apostles Raleigh

Alumni Buddy | Brendan Berkel

“I want to be a Raleigh Fellow bc it will be a great introduction into getting a job, learning how to structure my future family, explore my educational interests in theology, and be set into a great network and community through the church of Apostles!”


Lola Sneddon

Hometown | Richmond, VA

College | Wheaton College

Host Family | Mark and Mona Hall

Mentor | Gretchin Loftis

Internship | CapTrust

Alumni Buddy | Derren Lee

“I want to build roots in a new city that draws me closer and closer to the Lord. To know and be known, love and be loved, and continue to let Him direct my steps.”


Joe Scarborough

Hometown | Asheville, NC

College | Berry College

Host Family | David and Heather Bokowy

Mentor | Bruce Berger

Internship | Edward Jones

Alumni Buddy | Alec Kuthan

“I want to be a Raleigh Fellow because of the community and teaching this program provides. It is a great opportunity for young adults to grow spiritually and begin their professional career.”


Evy Hunt

Hometown | Matthews, NC

College | Appalachian State University

Host Family | Mark and Mona Hall

Mentor | Emily Walker

Internship | St. David’s School

Alumni Buddy | Linsey Wenk

“I want to be a Raleigh Fellow to learn more about my relationship with God, my friends and family, and myself. I wanted to take this year after college to deep dive into my faith and find new community in a post-grad world. I am hoping that this experience, with the help of new mentors and friends, will guide me in the building of a healthy and Godly foundation to push me out into a faith-driven life and career.”


Jenna FryE

Hometown | Hickory, NC

College | Appalachian State University

Host Family | Jared and Megan Miedema

Mentor | Anna Farmer

Internship | NeighborHealth Center

Alumni Buddy | Gabi Baker

“I love the city of Raleigh, I was looking for an opportunity to be poured into and to figure out what the Lord is trying to point me too and I believe that the fellows program will help me discern that!”


Emma Beaver

Hometown | Deckerville, MI

College | Michigan State University

Host Family | Harry and Marsha Whyte

Mentor | Kimberly Curlin

Internship | NeighborHealth Center

Alumni Buddy | Virginia Lundeen

“I want to be a Raleigh Fellow for a number of reasons, but I would say the biggest reason is the opportunity to learn how to be an effective Christian in my career field alongside a group of peers who are learning to do the same. Of course I am excited to live in a new place, meet and create new community, work in the health field, dig into my faith, and serve in new ways as well.”


Skip Depasquale

Hometown | Atlanta, GA

College | Georgia College and State University

Host Family | Jim and Janet Whited

Mentor | Wes Thomas

Internship | Raleigh Rescue Mission

Alumni Buddy | William Simas

“I am here to try something new! With fellows, I’m living in a new place, trying a new job, meeting new people all with the support of Apostles!”


Elijah Mcgarth

Hometown | Virginia Beach, VA

College | Christopher Newport University

Host Family | John and Barbara Wilson

Mentor | Hayes Thielman

Internship | Apostles Raleigh

Alumni Buddy | Luke Harvin

“To continue discerning whether full time vocational ministry is the right choice for me, take amazing seminary level classes, and have a bunch of fun with my class of fellows this year!”


Celeste Pierdolla

Hometown | College Station, TX

College | Texas A&M University

Host Family | Frank and Jessica Bartolini

Mentor | Meg Bach

Internship | Refugee Hope Partners

Alumni Buddy | Maddie Roberts

“I want to be a fellow because of the way the program encourages a holistic and all-encompassing life well lived! To live in a beautiful place with close community, mentors, career experience, mixed with volunteer opportunities and a chance to further my education through seminary classes is really everything I could’ve hoped for post grad!”


Bailey Mcknight

Hometown | Davie County, NC

College | Appalachian State University

Host Family | Jason and Mary Young

Mentor | Rob Shields

Internship | St. David’s School

Alumni Buddy | Noah Thompson

“I’m excited for the community, curriculum, and opportunity to serve at the church.”


Tessa Cyrus

Hometown | Vienna, VA

College | James Madison University

Host Family | Derick and Spencer Daniel

Mentor | Laura Thomas

Internship | Mission Triangle

Alumni Buddy | Mallory Larson

“I appreciated Fellows holistic approach to living as an active member of the body and learning how to keep Christ central in every area of life.”


Ann Grace Jacocks

Hometown | Columbia, SC

College | University of South Carolina

Host Family | Andy and Carrie Alspaugh

Mentor | Beth Finneran

Internship | Neighbor To Neighbor

Alumni Buddy | Meg Spickard

“I wanted to be a Raleigh Fellow bc of the sweet community that is brings!”


Josh Gressett

Hometown | Ruckersville, VA

College | Virginia Tech University

Host Family | Bill and Joanna Refvem

Mentor | Ben Smith

Internship | Redeeming Development Group

Alumni Buddy | Sam Bradford

“I want to live in a community with other Christians in Raleigh and grow in my faith.”


Bryan polK

Hometown | Lynchburg, VA

College | Clemson University

Host Family | Sam and Ashley Crutchfield

Mentor | Frank Shell

Internship | Neighbor To Neighbor

Alumni Buddy | Neil Evett

“I want to be pushed to grow as much as possible in all areas of faith.”