Two New International Team Members

Gabig and Hofacre join the YAMiA leadership team

YAMiA has some exciting news! The Lord has added two new people to our international team. Dr Jack Gabig and Ryan Hofacre have agreed to join us in serving parishes in the Anglican Mission toward having exceptional youth ministry. Below is a short biography of each of them as well as a picture so you know what these guys look like.

Before I end this announcement, allow me to say this, both of these men love God, they love His Church and they love youth pastors and all those in youth ministry. My honest opinion is that these two men represent some of the best that the church has to offer. So, with great joy and honor I present our newest team members to you. They are wonderful additions to a team that is already composed of phenomenal people. Please keep us in your prayers and, most of all, please let us know how we can help. Email us, fill out the feedback form and come back and visit us often.

In Christ Jesus,

Chris

Rev Jack Gabig, PhD

Jack has been involved in youth and young adult ministries in the U.S. and U.K. for more than 23 years. He is a graduate of Trinity School for Ministry in Pittsburgh (M.Div. 1995), and completed his Ph.D. research at King's College, London (2007), looking at the role of popular culture in the religious lives of American teenagers. He is currently the Director of the Young Anglicans Project encouraging a rethinking of the nature of Christian Education in Anglican churches in America. Additionally, he is a faculty member of both Trinity and Nashotah House Anglican Seminaries.

Ryan Hofacre

Ryan Hofacre serves as youth pastor at Church of the Redeemer in Highland Park, Illinois. Ryan holds a Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is currently pursuing ordination in the Anglican Mission. Ryan says he is privileged to be a part of working with youth in AMiA.

Involved in Youth Ministry for over 10 years, Rev Chris Zoephel has worked with junior highers, senior highers and those who act like these folks both as a paid staff member and as a volunteer in churches and para church organizations. These days most of his time is spent chasing his son around, keeping his office somewhat organized and trying to point others toward Christ. Currently Chris is on staff at Immanuel Anglican Church in Destin, FL as the Pastor of Discipleship (which includes being a youth pastor). Chris also serves as Director of YAMIA for the Anglican Mission in the Americas.