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.”