Meet the Staff: Katie

Job at Thrive: Administrative Assistant

Hometown: Forest City, IA & Orlando, FL

What’s your favorite part of living in Africa? It’s gorgeous. I’ve been really blessed to have visited some amazing places, but Southern Africa tops the list.

Tell us the best part about your job. It’s amazing to be part of something bigger than myself. I spent all this time working before, just for a paycheck-now, what I’m doing is having a Kingdom impact. It’s really humbling.

If you have a few hours free on a Saturday, what will we find you doing? I wish I could say something active like hiking or running. But, I’m a big couch potato-so probably watching tv.

What’s your favorite African animal? It’s a tie-elephants and leopards. But, African birds are pretty cool too.

Share one of the most impactful moments you’ve had in South Africa. Last summer, I was in Qwa Qwa and we had a really candid conversation with a woman about HIV & AIDS. I think moments like that make it all real. Suddenly, it becomes more than just numbers and statistics.

What do you miss most from home? Tijuana Flats, hands down.

What’s playing on your iPod these days? Charlie Hall, Phil Wickham, Marc Broussard, Duffy

What’s a movie you can watch over and over? The original Parent Trap

Share something unique about yourself. I like African birds, a lot. So, I’ve decided to take up birding (South African for bird watching).

5 Responses - Add yours below

1. Becca says:

   I’ve heard so much about you from Alece.
   You seem wonderful.

   Thanks for being there. Thanks for serving there. Really.
   Remember those candid moments as often as you can.

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2. Bishop John Onsoti CEO says:

   Praise the Lord
   We love to invite the Missioners to our areas for a short trip missions or long term missions
   we also ionvite others for the Same in Crusade/Conferences and or Projects ie Orphan’s.widows,Woters,church planting etc
   Welcome
   World pentecostal Salvation church of God
   P.O.Box 859
   Nyamira 40500,Kenya

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3. Maureen says:

   Yeah Katie!!!! Miss you girl!

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4. Joe says:

   Katie T. I miss you alot. and am so glad that you’ve decided to take this next step in your life. You are an amazing woman of God and I’m glad to know you. I can’t wait to visit. I’m thinking of coming back next summer- for like 3 weeks. We’ll see if God will allow me.

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5. Crystal says:

   YOU are so amazing, Katie, and I am so privileged to know you! God has placed you here Himself and uses you greatly. Love ya girl!

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