Kid Quest Volunteer Bio Page
Matt Crigger
Hi ya! My name is Matt Crigger and I am so excited that I get the honor of being the newly appointed Family Ministry Director for Connexions Church AND I get to work with all these great kids and families. Family Ministry is a new ministry and concept for Connexions and the rest of the world for that matter....but certainly not to God (Duet. 4). More to come on this new journey later. So, stay tuned.
I am 37 years old. I am married to the most beautiful woman in the world, Trisha Crigger, and I have 2 of the g reatest and cutest kids in the world (if I don't say so myself); Jasmine (6) -1st grade at South Arbor Charter Academy and Travis (4). They are my pride and joy.
I grew up in Port Huron, Michigan where I was extremely involved as a teen in youth and children's ministry playing keyboard and piano and teaching kids new songs and helping them worship God. I moved to Ann Arbor when I was 21 to be involved in a new church plant as a music team member. Since then I have always been involved as a ministry team leader or team member. I have even been a part-time minister, and even a full-time ministry leader.
I am so excited to have the priviledge of working with your kids. They are so cool and have such great hearts! We have lots of fun singing songs, learning about God, memorizing some of the Scriptures and playing some great games. You should come back and join us sometime, I think you'll love it!!
  
Trish Crigger
I am Trish Crigger. I am married to "the other Matt" (the keyboard/bass player). I have two children-Travis is 4 and Jasmine is 6. I was first introduced to Jesus as one who wanted to be my best friend forever when I was 7 years old through some friends in our neighborhood. This has inspired me to be a part of helping share this amazing Jesus with kids, which is why I volunteer with Kid Quest here at Connexions. I also really dig being around to see and be apart of what my own kids are learning about Jesus as it helps me communicate related information to them throughout our daily life.
 
Mary Jo Manly
Mary Jo Manly is married to Aric, the teaching pastor here at Connexions. She has two children, Ben is 7 and Ellie is almost 4. Mary Jo works at Colorbok as the Vice President of Accounting.
 
Elizabeth Manly
Hi! My name is Elizabeth Manly. I graduated in May of 2003 from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma with a degree in Elementary Education. In December of 2006 my husband, Tyler and I moved up to Michigan to help start Connexions. I am currently working as the office manager of Connexions, as well as a sales associate at Dexter Gardens and substitute teaching during the school year. In my spare time, I enjoy scrapbooking, reading and being outdoors!
Kelly Paul
I have been attending EMU for four years now and have majored in Special Education. In the fall I will be student teaching. I will be getting married to Andrew Baranski May 9 of next year. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, camping, scrapbooking and being outdoors.
Joslynn Wilson
Meet the Toddler Volunteers...
Jamison & Marni Davis
We live on the North side of Ann Arbor and have two kids. Our boys are Tobin (2 1/2) and Caden (15 months) and also have one on the way! We love to play outside, read, and spend time with family and friends. Jamison works in Financial Services, helping people with investments and insurance. I am a full time mom and homemaker and also work VERY part time as a product rep. We LOVE being a part of Connexions Church!
Shari Emhoff
I am 23 and recently graduated from Spring Arbor University with a degree in Psychology. I then got married and moved to Ann Arbor with my husband. I now enjoy working at Starbucks downtown and connecting with people. I also love taking care of children and watching them grown and develop. Connexions is a great place for me to do that as I work with toddlers.
  
Jimmy & Andrea Lu
Andrea and Jimmy Lu have been married for almost 8 years, and have two children Elena (almost 3 years old) and Elise (8 months old). They came to Dexter in July 2007, after having lived in North Carolina for four years. They started coming to Connexions in September, after meeting the Criggers (and surprisingly not scared away by Matt...) Jimmy is a fellow in pediatric cardiology at the University of Michigan. He enjoys the chance to play with healthy kids at church, and promises not to bring his white coat or any shots. Andrea is a full-time mother, who apparently doesn't get enough kid time at home, and looks forward to playing with the toddlers at church. Both Andrea and Jimmy have appreciated the authenticity and compassionate service at Connexions, and are eager to serve other parents by letting them fully enjoy Sunday mornings.
 
Maureen Sharp
Meet the Assistant Volunteers...
 
Erin Liwienski
Hello! I am Erin Liwienski. I live in Livonia and currently attend Stevenson High School as a Sophmore. I have worked with kids for 2 1/2 years. Next year I will be taking a pre-school class at school to get even more experience. I can't wait to meet you and build a relationship with your child.
Christi Christie
Nathan Gary
My name is Nathan Michael Gary and I was born and raised in Dexter, MI. God has helped me so much in life, and for that, I love helping others. I love traveling to other countries and helping people and families in need. I think that Kid Quest is a great program for kids because they can learn about Christ and still have fun.
Noah Gary
Tony Leonard
 
Allie Nelsen
Hi! I'm Allie Nelsen. I live in Brighton, where I am currently a freshman. I grew up in a Christian family. In Brighton my life is pretty busy. In 7th and 8th grade I was a part of the school's volleyball team, and also AAU volleyball. In 8th grade I was also a part of the National Junior Honor Society, and a community Bible Study. Now in high school, my schedule is equally hectic. With juggling tough classes, Bible Study, The Gathering, and now the JV Tennis team, it is such a relief to get away from the drama of school and come to a place where the kids are amazing and I can hang out with my friends. I always look forward to coming to Kid Quest, come by and say "Hi!"
 
Corey Presley
Pretty much the most amazing person on the crew. Has skills in getting the whole group of super cool children partying to the music in an excellent manner. He does this with his incredible fusion of punch dancing. He's basically a beast!
Michael Richter
Well, I'm Michael. I'm very cool, I like kids and they like me. I love to be in Kid Quest and work with your children. (They're awesome!) I am an extreme sports addict and I like to hunt...that's all. Thanks!
Nick Wright
Hi, my name is Nick Wright. I am 13 years old. My birthday is on May 13, 1994. I like to play baseball, basketball and skateboard. I like to play outside most of the time.
Other people you might see wandering around Kid Quest...
Ron Gelaude
Hi, my name is Ron Gelaude, and I'm what they call the Pastor and Lead Follower here at Connexions. My wife Bonnie and I have been married for 34 years and while we have no kids of our own, we feel as if the Kid Quest kids are ours, and the best part is that we don't have to pay for their college -- it's a great deal! I love the out of doors; swimming, biking, running, hiking and kayaking. Bonnie says I'm still a kid, so I guess this is why I love being a part of something that shares the love of Christ with kids of all ages. Kid Quest rocks and it's so much fun being a part of it...
Aric Manly
Hi, my name is Aric Manly, the Teaching Pastor here at Connexions. My wife, Mary Jo, and I have been married for 14 years and we have two great kids, Ben (7) and Ellie (4). I am a sports fan, ESPECIALLY the Cubs. And when I am not living and dying with every pitch of a game, I also love to find time to go on long bike rides.
I spend alot of time with the kids and love to watch them as they learn and grow. They have a blast in Kid Quest and it is so much fun to see how much all the kids love coming to church to be part of what happens there every week.
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