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Gail Lee grew up as a Seventh-day Adventist, shaped by the example of pastors she admired and the rhythms of a faith community that drew her close to God from an early age. As a teenager, she served as a youth leader, surrounded by mentors who invested in her spiritual growth and encouraged her faith. About five years ago, however, a painful experience with church leadership deeply challenged that faith. Feeling judged, misunderstood, and unwelcome, Gail stepped away from the

Amina Young-Poon’s path to chaplaincy was shaped by grief, friendship, and the belief that simply being present can bring comfort and healing. The year before she began chaplaincy training, her closest friend spent her final months in the hospital during COVID-19 restrictions. Visits were limited, and human touch was rare. Young-Poon watched as her friend connected with others through Facebook Live, often in tears when loved ones could not be physically present. Although her

Cathiana Brantley does not speak of ministry as something she chose she speaks of it as something God entrusted to her. Called to preach the gospel, disciple believers, and help people experience healing and freedom in Jesus Christ, Brantley has grown into a deep confidence that her work is not merely a role, but an assignment. She is passionate about prayer, biblical teaching, and the patient, relational work of walking alongside individuals as they grow in faith. Her vision

Caundee D. Cauvin’s path to ministry did not begin in a seminary classroom. It began in the field of social work. After eight years of serving others, Cauvin sensed a deeper calling one that extended beyond her professional role. While her work was meaningful, she felt drawn to a broader purpose that combined compassion, faith and restoration. That conviction led her to Andrews University, where she discovered a dual-degree program integrating a Master of Social Work with a M