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Solade Thorpe

I’m a drop in the everlasting cup: Jesus Christ is zōḗ, in all worlds and inside me. People are often surprised to find out how many sports I avidly follow. I’m excited about The Zoe Project because as little fish “born of water and the Spirit”, in the image of our ICHTHYS, and as “fishers of men”, we must also angle for, and in, those gluey social domains where fingerling congregate—in the rich alluvium of youth culture and sentiment, layered like sediment; in the swirls and eddies of Zeitgeist; in (sand)bars, near soundbars and other inlets or creative outlets; in their loci (locales) of ultimate concern.

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Kyle Chvasta

Kyle is a social worker, activist and fervent art lover, he currently works at a community health center, and spends his free time reading with his cats. People are often surprised to find out that I am a Christian, and queer. I’m excited about The Zoe Project because I get the chance to expand people’s perception of what it is to be young, Christian and fully affirmed in one’s relationship with God.

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Ellen Doster

I was born and raised in Georgia, I majored in Books Mostly By Dead White Guys, and I love to knit! People are often surprised to find out that I am a beekeeper! I’m excited about The Zoe Project because…I think young adults create perspective and meaning that the Church needs to learn about, and I can’t wait to get started!

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Erika Takacs

I am an Episcopal priest serving a vibrant and historic Anglo-Catholic parish in the heart of Center City Philadelphia; I am also a wife, a beagle owner, a Phillies phan, and an unapologetic bookworm. People are often surprised to find out that I have recently falling in love with kayaking. I’m excited about The Zoe Project because I believe that God is making something new in the Church, and I hope that this project will position us to support and assist that new growth.

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Forrest Kemmerer

Forrest is a father of three, husband, amateur contemplative, homeless advocate, and community housing enthusiast. People are often surprised to find out that I decompress with video games and novels from the fantasy, science fiction and horror genres. I’m excited about The Zoe Project because I love seeing the kingdom of God show up in places where people need some good news.

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Daniel Hale

Daniel, having just moved to Bristol, PA from sunny south Florida to marry his beautiful wife Jessica, is a performing musician and worship leader for Redemption Church. People are often surprised to find out that I am half Colombian, speak Spanish, and love playing basketball. I’m excited about The Zoe Project because my wife and I are already highly involved in our community and see this as an opportunity to create deeper roots in what we are already doing.

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Gary Alloway

Gary is a husband, father of two young children, a PTS grad, and founder and lead pastor of Redemption. People are often surprised to find out that I like math. I tend to come across as emotive and creative, but deep down I love spreadsheets, problem solving, and basic accounting. I’m excited about The Zoe Project because it is an opportunity to think intentionally about how we are reaching out. We are great at starting ministry initiatives, but Zoe will force us to slow down and ask what it means to be the aroma of Christ in all that we do.

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Andrew Champion

I am someone who enjoys the journey of faith with my wife Layne and my daughter Willow. People are often surprised to find out that I was a wrestler. I’m excited about The Zoe Project because I think it’s important to reach out to young adults and I look forward to working with the team from Paoli Presbyterian.

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Lydia Bray

Born in South Jersey and raised in the greater Philadelphia area, Lydia is graduate of Eastern University and currently works as a toddler teacher. People are often surprised to find out that I am one of seven children. I’m excited about The Zoe Project because I can’t wait to see how this intergenerational partnership expands my understanding of the local church and the impact this project will have in local communities.

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Christopher King

Life has been a collection of moments, strange and wonderful, which are the sum total of yesterday leaving the future to be a work in progress. People are often surprised to find out that I was at one point in a touring band. I’m excited about The Zoe Project because it presents an opportunity to extend our community in new and radical ways. Hopefully it enables us to move from one degree of worship and community to another, wherein we can learn to meaningfully serve those around us and those we have yet to meet.

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The Zoe Project was funded by a grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc, and is headquartered at Princeton Theological Seminary.