Rachel and Joe Gavin

 

Joe grew up in Cornwall, New York. He came to faith as a college student at the New England Conservatory of Music. Joe’s major interests include connecting the gospel to contemporary culture and empowering college students for creative ministry. He’s served with Chi Alpha as a campus missionary since the Fall of 2000 and married his favorite co-worker in April of 2006. Joe loves to run, hike, or backpack in the mountains, and he is unapologetic in his devotion to the New York Yankees.

Rachel grew up in Louisiana. She became a committed follower of Jesus as a college freshman at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Rachel has served as a campus missionary with Chi Alpha since the Fall of 1999. She enjoys training spiritual leaders and mentors, as well as helping college students to integrate faith into their everyday lives as future professionals. Rachel spends her leisure time with her husband and partner in ministry. She also likes reading, hiking, and drinking coffee.

Scott and Abbie Ranney

Scott Ranney
Hometown:    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Favorite TV Show:  The Office, Seinfeld, Arrested Development
Most Embarrassing Moment: I don’t embarrass too easily…
Hobbies: Sailing, Watching and playing hockey, Acoustic guitar
Favorite Coffee Drink: Vanilla or Caramel Mocha, Black is good too
Fun Fact: I am nearly unstoppable in Mario Kart 64’s battle mode.
Loves About Chi Alpha: The relationships I have had the pleasure to be a part of will be with me for the rest of my life! And I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Abbie Ranney
Hometown: Maple Valley, WA
Favorite TV Show: CSI: Las Vegas, The Office, LOST
Most Embarrassing Moment: The first week of 7th grade I was still learning where my classes were.  While I was hurrying to one of my classes I tripped and fell, spilling all my papers and my notebook in the hallway in front of a large group of people.
Hobbies: reading, running, watching hockey with my husband and going to hockey games
Favorite Coffee Drink: Americano with cream and sugar, iced or hot almond latte
Fun Fact: I absolutely love marine mammals.  My dream job would be to someday work at a zoo or aquarium on a team of animal behaviorists.  One of my favorite dates with Scott was when he took me to the Vancouver Aquarium for the day.
Loves About Chi Alpha: I really liked the teaching.  Also, the small groups I was a part of in the different areas I lived on-campus.  Most of my closest friends today are the girls I was in a small group with during my first year at Western Washington University.