Cathy Tilstra
Q. What do you do to stay relevant to youth?
A. I spend time listening to them, watching their posts on social media, being someone who shows love and support by spending time with them. Youth are seeking meaningful relationships with adults who are authentically engaged with them, who show them they matter and have value. That takes a heart reflecting the image of Christ, and he is eternally relevant.
Q. I never leave for youth group without:
A. My phone, I know I should say my Bible . . . but it’s my phone. I have my Bible on my phone, if that counts.
Q. What do you do in your free time? A. Sleep. ☺ Q. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done for a youth group fundraiser?
A. We are far too civilized in Canada to do anything crazy.
Q. Where would you like to travel someday?
A. Europe and Israel. I would love to walk the places Jesus walked, touch the stones he touched, immerse myself in the water he was baptized in.
Linda Bonnier
Q. I never leave for youth group without my:
A. Heart, mind and ears open. Keeping myself open, the students will open up about themselves.
Q. If your students described you in five words or less, what would they say?
A. Happy and kind, consistent, fun.
Q. What do you do in your free time?
A. I love making cards.
Q. Where would you like to travel someday?
A. Greece.
Q. What is one website that you visit every day?
A. Pinterest. I get lots of ideas for our little ones and mid-week programs (and card ideas!)