The Omnibus

Issue date: 9/21/07 Section: In the Spotlight

IMB representative Christy Moore and freshman Eba Morris sit in Goodson Student Union. Moore is a Journeyman student mobilizer. [Click to enlarge]

Southwest Baptist University has another new face on campus this semester. Is she a new student or faculty member? Not quite. Many have heard Christy Moore talk about the mission trip she will be leading to Brazil this spring break but do not know much about her. Moore sat down for an interview about her life and her goals.
Twenty-six year old Moore enjoys cooking, camping, crafting and experiencing new things. She grew up in Louisiana with her brother and sister and received her Bachelor's degree in education from the University of Louisiana in 2004.
Moore spent the past two years ministering to the people of Russia as a member of the Journeyman program through the International Mission Board. The Journeyman program is a two-year program that sends out single missionaries in their twenties, usually recent college graduates.
The organization is funded by a cooperative program of the Southern Baptist church. Moore believes this program is beneficial to those who are interested in missions.
"A lot of people question whether or not they should spend their entire lives overseas, and the journeyman program helps to show them," Moore said. "If they feel that a lifelong career in missions isn't for them, the Journeyman program helps people gain a passion for missions that penetrates America as well."
The Journeyman program has progressed and has recently added a third year to the program. During the third year the journeyman lives stateside.
"I'm a mobilizer," said Moore. "I help mentor and disciple those who are interested in missions. I travel around the area speaking to churches of the opportunities to serve. On a daily basis, I get together with students and talk about God's heart for the nations. From Genesis to Revelation, God's heart has always been to expand His kingdom."
Moore says that the two years she spent in Russia really challenged her as well as spiritually equipped her.
"One challenge was having an American impression," said Moore. "Many people (Russians) would put up barriers when I would start to share with Jesus. I would have to develop relationships with them first before I would be able to share. After living in Russia and watching people walk by, I've realized that they don't know they need Jesus."
She said she plans to go back overseas as a career missionary in the future.
Moore encourages students who may be interested in a future in missions to stop by the Missions Office and speak with her. She would love to sit down and talk about her life as well as listen to your story.
Her role is to help students see what they should be doing, whether praying, giving or going. She will certainly brighten your day as you get some encouragement.

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