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Meet the Students

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Adisyn Richards

Adisyn is from Scottsdale, Arizona pursuing an MDiv in Biblical & Theological studies at Phoenix Seminary. When Adisyn isn't studying, she writes the curriculum for Illuminate Community Church's Kids Ministry and serves on the Young Adult leadership team. Adisyn hopes to use her degree for apologetics, evangelism, and authorship one day.

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Colin Deinum

Collin lives with his wife (Valerie) and two girls (Ruby and Raya) in Phoenix, Arizona. He serves as one of the pastors at Foothills Baptist Church, particularly in Student Ministry. He is pursuing a Master of Divinity in Biblical and Theological Studies at Phoenix Seminary. He cherishes the Gospel of Jesus Christ and desires that others come to know the peace that only the Lord provides. He loves reading, watching sports, and playing music when he is not in school or working. He continues to put effort towards growing in his ability to communicate the Gospel from all of Scripture.

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Zach Hsu

Zach is currently living in Phoenix Arizona, with his wife Rebecca. He was hired full-time as a campus missionary to Arizona State University by his sending church, Church on Mill. He is enrolled in the M.Div. program at Phoenix Seminary, looking forward to learning and being equipped for whatever ministry the Lord would call him to in the future. Zach hopes to faithfully work in vocational ministry for the rest of his life and hopes that the Lord would use him in mighty ways.

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Sean Klein

Sean Klein is currently a District Sales Manager for General Motors in the state of Utah and serves in the youth ministry of South Mountain Community Church in Salt Lake City. Sean graduated from Presbyterian College where he got his bachelor’s degree in business administration and played baseball for the college. He served in his high school as a leader of FCA and led/created a Bible Study at his college that still exists today. Since he has been out of college, he has been serving in youth ministries as both a high school and middle school leader and has a passion to become a full-time pastor.

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Derek Thompson

Derek lives in Bemidji, MN where he lives with his wife, Alyssa. Derek is in full-time ministry with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in the Bemidji area. He is also involved in leading the young adult ministry at his local church. He has a passion for evangelism and is currently pursuing a MABTS online through Phoenix Seminary. Derek sees multiple possibilities for ministry in the future but is open to whatever the Lord might have for him. He is eager to preach and teach the Bible more effectively through theological training.

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Nick Anderson

My name is Nick Anderson and I lead the Youth Ministry for Junior High and High School students at CenterPoint Church in Orem. Disciplining volunteers to lead their students to know Jesus and make Him known is God's call on my life and I'm excited to pursue my MA in Ministry to continue my growth in equipping not only myself, but others for the work of ministry.

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Caden Tonkinson

Caden lives in Phoenix, Arizona, where he is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity in Biblical and Theological Studies at Phoenix Seminary. He serves at Hope Bible Church as the Worship and Young Adult Director, joyfully leading others in worship and discipleship. Caden is married to his wife, Nicole, and together they have two children.

In his free time, Caden enjoys reading, savoring a good cup of coffee, and playing chess. He is passionate about using his theological education to teach and pastor the next generation of Christ followers with clarity and conviction.

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Frank Lundy

Frank lives in Mesa, Arizona with his wife (Jessica) and two kids (Piper and Calvin). Frank serves full-time as a pastor at Center Church in Gilbert, Arizona, and oversees both youth and children’s ministry. He also shares some of the preaching and teaching responsibilities at the church, while also providing biblical counseling. He is enrolled in the Masters of Divinity program at Phoenix Seminary to become better equipped to serve God’s people and to shepherd them with pastoral care and theological precision. When Frank isn’t reading, preparing a sermon, or meeting with people, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and kids. 

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Nick Fergerson

Nick currently resides in Anthem, AZ, with his wife, Caitlyn, and their three daughters, Penelope, Ava, and Natalie. He leads the student ministry, primarily shepherding the high school ministry, at Desert View Bible Church. At Phoenix Seminary, he is pursuing a Master of Divinity in Biblical and Theological Studies. Nick hopes to continue in vocational ministry, faithfully sharing the Gospel and one day becoming a lead pastor.

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Michael Kettunen

Michael is currently enrolled in Phoenix Seminary's M.Div program and serving as a Chaplain in the Arizona Department of Corrections. He connects to the people he serves as someone who has been to prison himself. He plans to create systems and materials that will help incarcerated people live Christ-centered lives, leading to change while inside that extends through their release. His plans will create safer communities where the people he serves are released because they will have a biblical moral compass. As a husband and a father, Michael knows that this degree would not be possible apart from the help given through the Dave and Judy Mast Scholarship Fund. He is encouraged by the fund's focus on mentorship.

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Noah Cavanaugh

Noah lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife and son. He currently works as the Youth Director and Executive Assistant at his church, Pella Communities in Glendale, AZ. Noah is pursuing an MDiv from Phoenix Seminary and hopes to utilize his degree to better serve his students and to prepare him for a life in pastoral ministry. He has a passion for teaching the Bible and discipling young people to live for Christ.

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Davey Singer

Davey lives with his wife, Kailee, and newborn baby girl, Annalise, in Chandler, Arizona. He serves as the Associate Pastor at Missio Dei Community Church, focusing on Discipleship and Family Ministry. He is pursuing a MDiv in Christian Studies at Phoenix Seminary. He wishes to utilize this degree in pastoring, authorship, and church planting.

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