The LABI Crew
Patrick Holmes
Hometown: Phila, PA (San Antonio, TX)
Occupation: U.S Navy Retired of 22 years and student at LABI
Favorite Cereal: Captain Crunch
Favorite Bible Verse: John 1:1-3
If you were to ask Jesus one question, what would it be?
Why do you love me so much and you know me so well?
What is your perfect pizza?
South Philly style – thin, basil, thyme, buffalo mozz
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be?
Stop bullets!
What is your dream job?
World missions. Preaching and sharing God’s word 24/7
In what ways are you the same as your childhood self?
I still have a heart for people, love people, the down and out.
What’s the best advice you have ever been given?
To love as Jesus loves.
What is your worst fear?
Running out of pizza?
Monte Madsen
How long at Fortress Church? 11 years
Occupation: Ministry
Favorite Food: BBQ
Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:31
Do you have any hidden talents?
Hunting
If you could wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, who would you pick?
Lincoln
What is the longest you have gone without sleep?
3 days
What is the strangest thing you have eaten?
Giraffe jerky
If you could eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Bean and cheese tacos
What is the one thing you cannot live without?
My sunshine girl Reva!
What is your favorite Disney movie?
Lion King
Reva Madsen
Occupation: Dean of Students at LABI
How long have you been saved: Forever
Favorite Food: Indian
Favorite Team: Spurs
What is the habit you are proudest of breaking?
Doing drugs
Where is the coolest place you have been?
Prague, Czech Republic
What is the best advice you have ever been given?
If you truly call yourself a Christian (His child) and have fear… you are worse than an infidel. God is a good, good Father… Yes He is… No Fear!
What is your favorite saying?
Jesus loves you… but I’m His favorite
Have you ever met a celebrity?
Mother Teresa
What is your favorite Disney movie?
Mulan
If you had to choose without one of your five senses, which one would you give up?
Smell
Team New Life
Paulo Furchi
Nickname: Edu
How long at New Life Church: 2.5 years
Favorite Team: Cruzeiro (Brazilian soccer team)
Favorite Bible Verse: Mark 8:34-35
If you were to ask Jesus one question, what would it be?
When are you coming back for us?!
If you could wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, who would you pick and why?
One of my kids. They have no limits!
What is the habit you are proudest of breaking?
Smoking
What is the strangest thing you have eaten?
Cat meat
What has been the hardest thing you have ever had to do?
Leaving Brazil and family behind
Describe yourself in 5 words.
Perfectionist. Hard-working. Leader. Compassionate. Generous.
If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Feijoada
Mike Cheney
Occupation: Chemist
How long at New Life Church: 3 years
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Reemption
Favorite Bible Verse: Micah 6:8
If you were to ask Jesus one question, what would it be?
Why do some suffer so much?
If you could wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, who would you pick and why?
Teddy Roosevelt
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be?
To heal others
What is your biggest pet peeve?
People who don’t listen to others
What is the strangest thing you have eaten?
Centipede
What animal best represents you and why?
A dog because I am loyal and fun loving
What is your favorite saying?
What is perceived “is”
OPERATION HOPE - Haiti 