How Life Experiences Shape Your Ministry

09/09/2025 23 min
How Life Experiences Shape Your Ministry

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Episode Synopsis

Lorelei Kilmer, a former NorthStar Academy student, shares her journey from being a third culture kid to discovering her calling in campus ministry with the Navigators after college graduation.• Spent three years at North Star Academy while her family served in Turkey• Found valuable community and spiritual formation through NorthStar's online education• Recently graduated college where she was deeply involved in ministry• Describes the challenges and blessings of being a Third Culture Kid (TCK)• Advises current students to be brave when facing transitions rather than fearful• Will be mentoring 5-6 college women through personal relationships while leading Bible studies on campus• Views her TCK background as an "identity gift" that helps her connect with diverse students• Shares how discipleship creates generational impact through spiritual multiplication