Lisa Downs

Graduated from: MidAmerica Nazarene University

When: 1992, 2005

Degree: Elementary Education, Master's of Arts in Counseling

Hometown: New Castle, Indiana

Email address: ldowns@mnu.edu

Favorite thing about MNU: The people. It is incredible to be on such a friendly campus and with people who truly want to help students seek God's will for their lives.

What motivates you: My passion for Christ and my love of college students and youth.

Favorite Bible Verse: Matthew 6:33-34, "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

This scripture reminds me God is in control and as long as I am seeking to place Him first in my life, He will take care of all the details. I hear God saying, "Lisa, don't worry. I have your best interests at heart and will take care of you." Many of us tend to worry about many aspects of life but God says, let me worry about the details. What an awesome promise to know God is in control!

What you like to do in your free time? I love to be outdoors, watch sports and movies, read, hang out with friends, and just have fun!!