Intern introductions

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​Carissa Miller joined the intern team last fall after graduating from Ozark Christian College in Joplin, MO. Originally from Salina, KS, Carissa found a second home in CA when she landed at Christian Encounter. “I feel like I am well supported here. The Ranch cares about my personhood and is committed to my spiritual development, as well as my mental health.”

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​Julia Brown, from Merced, CA, arrived in early November. Julia had participated in previous Agony rides as a sagger before coming to intern. At the Ranch, Julia has seen a special picture of the church body working together and each individual being valued and honored.

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​Jacqui Nunez returned to the Ranch to complete a second year of internship almost a year after her initial stint. Jacqui made frequent visits in the interim months, continuing to build on relationships with students and interns. Jacqui recognizes the Ranch as a safe place for all its residents and in returning to help uphold that safety says, “The Ranch was always home.”

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