Education: Associate of Applied Science in visual communications technology, currently working toward a Bachelor of Science in journalism at the University of Kansas. Jenny gave her life to the Lord in her home state, Ohio, at the age of 13. She has worked in junior high and high school classrooms with a community pregnancy center [...]
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Derek Rempe, KU Student Intern
Education: Currently studying Mathematics Originally from Corning, KS, Derek gave his life to Jesus during his sophomore year at KU. He transferred to KU after playing one year of football for Emporia State University and earning the distinction of being a Kansas Shrine Bowl MVP. He currently serves as the co-director of the CTG Flag [...]
Read MoreWayne Simien, KU Campus Minister
Education: Kansas University, Sociology Originally from Leavenworth, KS, Wayne came to the University of Kansas to play basketball after being named a McDonald’s All-American. While attending KU, Wayne received recognition as a two time All-American and was the Big 12 Player of the Year his senior season. More importantly, it was during his time at [...]
Read MoreCheh Lim, KU Campus Minister – International Student Director
Education: Kansas University, Civil Engineering All the way from Malaysia, Cheh came to the University of Kansas as an international student seeking an engineering degree. Not only did she earn her degree in Civil Engineering, but also, she encountered Jesus and her life was forever changed. Since that time, Cheh has dedicated herself to sharing [...]
Read MoreTrent Johnson, KU Campus Minister – Video/Film Director, Graduate Student Director
Education: Baylor University, Film & Digital Media Originally from Wichita, KS, Trent came to Called to Greatness after graduating from Baylor and working for two years in high-definition video production. He currently serves as our Video Coordinator and Graduate Student Director. Trent and his wife, Courtney, enjoy leading bible studies and leading our outreach to [...]
Read MoreDan Coke, KU Campus Director
Education: Kansas University, History Attended the University of Kansas on a football scholarship after growing up in the everglades of South Florida. Dan lettered in football for four years and was named the Gale Sayers award winner for Most Courageous Player his senior season. More importantly, he came to faith in Jesus during his sophomore [...]
Read MoreTorrie Brinson, Executive Administrator
Education: University of Kansas, Sport Science Originally from Rural Emporia, KS. Torrie’s passion for sports and people brought her to Lawrence to receive her higher education. Upon graduating she went into full-time campus ministry. In 2004 she faithfully reached beyond the campus to local junior highs and high schools. In 2005 she joined the administrative [...]
Read MoreJesse Brinson, Youth Director
Education: University of Kansas, African American Studies, Creative Writing Jesse Brinson is the Youth Director for Called to Greatness Ministries and a high school football coach, but more than that, he is a son, a husband to his wife, Torrie, father to his children (Ayanna (2), Zebadiah (4),and guardians of Shawn (17), and Aundre (21); [...]
Read MoreRyan Hickman, President
Education: Bethany College, Social Science Education Kansas University, School of Law, J.D. Originally from Wichita, KS, Ryan came to Lawrence in 1995 to attend law school at the University of Kansas. After graduating in 1998, he practiced education law for four years in Topeka, KS, prior to entering full-time ministry. He serves in many capacities [...]
Read MoreNaomi Smith, KU Campus Minister – Women’s Director
Education: Kansas University, Dance Naomi came west to the University of Kansas via the great city of St. Louis. A dancer by passion and training, she was reached with the gospel during her senior year at KU. She joined staff six months later and the rest is a glorious history. Naomi currently serves Called to [...]
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