Man on Fire
Stories
Haily McBride
Haily was a member of Tribe for about 6 years. During her time as a student she learned the importance of always having a community around you to support you! She shared that being a part of Tribe made her more of a leader as she got older.
Haily is currently entering into her junior year at Olivet Nazarene University. She is studying Nursing and starts clinicals this next year. She also serves as a youth group leader, teacher assistant and a labor and delivery surgical technician.
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Amaree Steward
Amaree was a member of Tribe for about four years. In Tribe, he learned the importance of relationship and community with others. He shared that being active in Tribe helped him become a better leader and build a strong work ethic.
Amaree is currently a pro athlete in the Philippines and is working to play at a higher level in the professional basketball arena.
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Adam Rearick
Adam was a student in Tribe for about three years. During his time as a student, Adam began to see MOF like a second family, because everyone connected on a deep level. Being a part of MOF helped him see the bigger picture in everyone. ThroughTribe, he learned that we are all a part of God’s creation, and he began to see the people around him in that light.
Adam is currently serving as the regional salesman at Peterbilt dealership. He plans to stay with this company longterm and grow in his leadership.
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I was invited to train for basketball with Man on Fire in summer of 2016. At that time, I was training to grow in the game of basketball, however, I was still committed to living the street lifestyle. But God…
God was doing a work in me, through me, and around me even when I couldn’t see it.
In 2019 I chose to fully give my life to Christ. I acknowledged Jesus as Savior and Lord and got baptized. It was in that season that I was invited to be a part of Tribe. I said YES. Tribe provided a different community of imperfect and diverse people who were still able to belong to one another. Through my time in Tribe, I’ve learned that I am not alone, community matters, commitment and consistency pays off, and most of all God loves us.
Rishun is currently working at McDonalds as the Technology Operations Director. He also helps with MOF camps and clinics as a trainer.
Rishaun
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Sameul Wasso
Samuel was in Tribe for three years. During that time, he learned more about what it looks like to authentically care about others. Through connecting with other students, and the MOF team, he became a nicer person.
Samuel is currently entering into his junior year and plays basketball for his high school team. He plans to continue his basketball career in college.
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Ason Steward
Ason was a member of Tribe for 5-6 years. He learned a lot during that time, including how to deepen his relationship with God, how to be honest, create with, and love people from different backgrounds and cultures! Ason shared that he was impacted by the community and bond that the MOF family had with each other. He said, “It was a true family!”
Ason is currently a Music Director at Ambassadors Worship Center while he produces music. He is also working at Guitar Center.
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Tresten Karnehm
Tresten was active in Tribe for 1-2 years. He enjoyed having a group of people that he could be a part of in a safe space. The experiences of community and relationship he was a part of in Tribe have given him a baseline on what a safe community looks like.
Tresten is currently working at Cintas and playing basketball with his free time after work.
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Jocelyn was in Tribe for about three years. She really enjoyed the implementation of the Strengths quiz in Tribe. She shared that it was impactful to learn more about herself and other people in a place where she belonged. Jocelyn shared that being a part of Tribe has played a role in her becoming a better person.
Jocelyn is currently entering her sophomore year at Olivet Nazarene University.
Jocelyn Geemes
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Landyn Kooiker
Landyn was in Tribe for almost three years. Landyn enjoyed being able to interact with other kids his age from the surrounding communities and talk about God together. Through Tribe, he was introduced to more diversity than he had where he lived.
Landyn is just graduated from high school. He plans to attend Grand Rapids Community College where he will go through their construction trade program to get his construction license.
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Ezeraya Kooiker
Ezeraya was a member of Tribe for about a year. During that time she learned a lot about her identity in Christ and was able to experience God moving in the lives of the people around her. She shared that it is important to be open in conversations with others, and she experienced the benefit of that in Tribe.
Ezeraya is currently entering into her sophomore year of high school. She is focusing on sports with babysitting in her free time. She plans to attend college and continue her volleyball career in college.
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Aron Steward
Aron was a student in Tribe for four years. He shared that MOF has helped to shape him into a great basketball player and showed him that fellowship with others is, “the best thing ever”. Aron is grateful for the fun and family-like environment that he experienced in being a part of Tribe.
Aron is currently entering into his senior year of high school and plans to continue his basketball career in college.
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Jaden Brown
Jaden was in Tribe for about two years. He enjoyed having a group of fellow believers who he could be himself around while learning about the word of God. Tribe helped shape him into the man he is today by showing him how to put lessons into practice and how to develop a closer relationship with God.
Jaden is currently living in Florida training to chase his dream of becoming a professional motocross racer.
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Trey was active in Fire Training for about three years. After he graduated high school, he began attending Olivet Nazarene University, and now assists with basketball training for current students! Trey shared that he helps train because he believes in the mission of Man on Fire and incorporating God into his interactions with others. Along with training, he also plays basketball for ONU, and loves seeing how a relationship with God impacts the game.
Trey Schwarzkopf
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