Courtney Crain

Responsibilities:

I am the Administrative Assistant to Pastor Nathan Ivey. I help manage calendars, emails, SEED, Benevolence and more.

Family:

I have a huge family! Almost all of us are from Louisville. I have a brother, stepsister, and stepbrother.

Hometown:

Louisville, KY.

Education & Experience:

I graduated from Murray State University with a degree in Organizational Communication and a minor in Youth/Nonprofit Leadership. I started a graduate degree in International Development from Eastern University in May 2010. Most of my experience with development comes from serving overseas in Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Kenya, and Uganda, but God is using SEED to stretch me and use me.

Vision for your position:

To serve and empower the Mercy Ministry so that we can bring holistic gospel transformation to our neighbors, community, and city.

What brought you to Sojourn?

While in college, I had heard about the work of Nadus Films, Jeff Street, and the 930. I came to visit Sojourn and was captured by the raw expression of the gospel in community.

Favorite movie/ TV show:

I like most sports movies and musicals. So, Remember the Titans and Moulin Rouge would be my favorite. I also love Lord of the Rings. If I watch TV, it’s usually for the Olympics, World Cup, or Tennis Grand Slams.

Favorite music/ band:

Tough. I really like Mindy Smith, Patty Griffin, Nickel Creek, Derek Webb, Jars of Clay, Phil Wickham, and Caedmon’s Call.

Favorite book other than the Bible:

Walk Two Moon, Harry Potter, and Celebration Of Discipline

Hobbies/interests:

Tough. I really like Mindy Smith, Patty Griffin, Nickel Creek, Derek Webb, Jars of Clay, Phil Wickham, and Caedmon’s Call.

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