Our Staff
Hometown: Libertyville, Illinois
What I studied in college: Started out in Engineering and finished in Speech Communication. You can see the obvious correlation. (I eventually became a high school English/Speech/Spanish teacher for 5 years before becoming a campus missionary.)
How I was Introduced to Chi Alpha: I visited a XA campus church at the U of I. They were clapping, dancing, and speaking in tongues. I was thoroughly freaked out – but also intrigued with their passion for God. All I knew was I wanted what they had!!
Favorite vegetable: Artichoke hearts – yummy in my tummy!
Two books that most influenced my life: Power Through Prayer by E.M. Bounds; The Tongue: A Creative Force by Charles Capps
Two of my heroes: Smith Wigglesworth and George Mueller
The God-related topics that most interest me: The WORD!!!; making disciples; the baptism in the Holy Spirit!!!
What I studied in college: Started out in Engineering and finished in Speech Communication. You can see the obvious correlation. (I eventually became a high school English/Speech/Spanish teacher for 5 years before becoming a campus missionary.)
How I was Introduced to Chi Alpha: I visited a XA campus church at the U of I. They were clapping, dancing, and speaking in tongues. I was thoroughly freaked out – but also intrigued with their passion for God. All I knew was I wanted what they had!!
Favorite vegetable: Artichoke hearts – yummy in my tummy!
Two books that most influenced my life: Power Through Prayer by E.M. Bounds; The Tongue: A Creative Force by Charles Capps
Two of my heroes: Smith Wigglesworth and George Mueller
The God-related topics that most interest me: The WORD!!!; making disciples; the baptism in the Holy Spirit!!!
Hometown: Ypsilanti, Michigan
What I studied in college: Computer programming, Pharmacy, then settled on History
How I was Introduced to Chi Alpha: I ran into the Chi Alpha director during Freshman orientation and he helped me become a follower of Jesus.
Favorite vegetable: Broccoli; not only is it one of the funniest words, it's also a tasty treat!
Two books that most influenced my life: The New Testament and the People of God by N.T. Wright; Called and Committed by David Watson.
Two of my heroes: John Quincy Adams, J.R. Flower
The God-related topics that most interest me: the history of the early church, missions, Jesus' soon-coming return!
What I studied in college: Computer programming, Pharmacy, then settled on History
How I was Introduced to Chi Alpha: I ran into the Chi Alpha director during Freshman orientation and he helped me become a follower of Jesus.
Favorite vegetable: Broccoli; not only is it one of the funniest words, it's also a tasty treat!
Two books that most influenced my life: The New Testament and the People of God by N.T. Wright; Called and Committed by David Watson.
Two of my heroes: John Quincy Adams, J.R. Flower
The God-related topics that most interest me: the history of the early church, missions, Jesus' soon-coming return!
Linda Seiler
Team Leader
Team Leader
Josh Boman
Associate Staff
Associate Staff
Hometown: Lynchburg, Virginia
What I studied in college: Piano Performance
How I was Introduced to Chi Alpha: I was shopping around the Bible studies at my college and found Chi Alpha to be the most serious about Jesus!
Favorite vegetable: Tomatoes! But I guess their vegetable-hood is disputed, so as a backup I'll say... celery.
Two books that most influenced my life: Celbration of Discipline by Richard Foster; Pratice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
Two of my heroes: My dad; J. Hudson Taylor
The God-related topics that most interest me: God's love; evidence of God in creation; simplicity
What I studied in college: Piano Performance
How I was Introduced to Chi Alpha: I was shopping around the Bible studies at my college and found Chi Alpha to be the most serious about Jesus!
Favorite vegetable: Tomatoes! But I guess their vegetable-hood is disputed, so as a backup I'll say... celery.
Two books that most influenced my life: Celbration of Discipline by Richard Foster; Pratice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
Two of my heroes: My dad; J. Hudson Taylor
The God-related topics that most interest me: God's love; evidence of God in creation; simplicity
Allie Boman
Associate Staff
Associate Staff
Nicole Rheaume
Missionary in Training
Missionary in Training
Hometown: Lawrence, Massachusetts
What I studied in college: Mathematics and Kinesiology
How I was Introduced to Chi Alpha: I was at a Sunday night service at Bethel Christian Life Center when Linda was sharing about what Chi Alpha is all about. She also shared about how God called her into the ministry and how she was coming with a team to Purdue to start a Chi Alpha. I was really excited about that and knew immediately that I wanted to be a part of this group!
Favorite vegetable: Steamed broccoli. I will also eat raw broccoli, but it needs to have ranch dressing on it in that case, otherwise it's a little too dry for me.
Two books that most influenced my life: The Case for Faith by Lee Strobel; Enjoying God by S.J. Hill.
Two of my heroes: Jesus and my Grandfather
The God-related topics that most interest me: Evidence for God in science, the love of God, how to grow in the knowledge of God
What I studied in college: Mathematics and Kinesiology
How I was Introduced to Chi Alpha: I was at a Sunday night service at Bethel Christian Life Center when Linda was sharing about what Chi Alpha is all about. She also shared about how God called her into the ministry and how she was coming with a team to Purdue to start a Chi Alpha. I was really excited about that and knew immediately that I wanted to be a part of this group!
Favorite vegetable: Steamed broccoli. I will also eat raw broccoli, but it needs to have ranch dressing on it in that case, otherwise it's a little too dry for me.
Two books that most influenced my life: The Case for Faith by Lee Strobel; Enjoying God by S.J. Hill.
Two of my heroes: Jesus and my Grandfather
The God-related topics that most interest me: Evidence for God in science, the love of God, how to grow in the knowledge of God
Hometown: West Lafayette, Indiana
What I studied in college: Mechanical Engineering
How I was Introduced to Chi Alpha: In late 2007/early 2008 I was beginning to get interested in this whole "pentecostal" thing, so I visited a handful of the Assemblies of God churches in the area. I gave those churches my contact information, then Chi Alpha contacted me and introduced me to their group on campus.
Favorite vegetable: taters.
Two books that most influenced my life: Good Morning Holy Spirit by Benny Hinn and whatever textbook I currently need for homework.
Two of my heroes: Dominic Adams and Jess Vandergraff
The God-related topics that most interest me: the manifested (tangible) presence of God, the Spirit of God, and establishing the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth (I know very little about this one, but it just sounds cool, so I'll figure it out as I go).
What I studied in college: Mechanical Engineering
How I was Introduced to Chi Alpha: In late 2007/early 2008 I was beginning to get interested in this whole "pentecostal" thing, so I visited a handful of the Assemblies of God churches in the area. I gave those churches my contact information, then Chi Alpha contacted me and introduced me to their group on campus.
Favorite vegetable: taters.
Two books that most influenced my life: Good Morning Holy Spirit by Benny Hinn and whatever textbook I currently need for homework.
Two of my heroes: Dominic Adams and Jess Vandergraff
The God-related topics that most interest me: the manifested (tangible) presence of God, the Spirit of God, and establishing the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth (I know very little about this one, but it just sounds cool, so I'll figure it out as I go).
Josh Vandergraff
Student President
Student President
Jordan Phillips
Student Treasurer
Student Treasurer
Hometown: West Lafayette, Indiana
What I studied in college: Art Education
How I was Introduced to Chi Alpha: At First Assembly of God in a Sunday school class
Favorite vegetable: Green pepper
Two books that most influenced my life: Secrets of the Secret Place by Bob Sorge and The God Chasers by Tommy Tenney.
Two of my heroes: Jesus and my mamaw (grandma)
The God-related topics that most interest me: God and science, radical miracles of God, visual and musical expressions of God and creations of God (artwork and music)
What I studied in college: Art Education
How I was Introduced to Chi Alpha: At First Assembly of God in a Sunday school class
Favorite vegetable: Green pepper
Two books that most influenced my life: Secrets of the Secret Place by Bob Sorge and The God Chasers by Tommy Tenney.
Two of my heroes: Jesus and my mamaw (grandma)
The God-related topics that most interest me: God and science, radical miracles of God, visual and musical expressions of God and creations of God (artwork and music)