Woodlee-Ewing Hall
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Jonathan (Jon) Slater
Resident Director, Woodlee-Ewing Hall ("Woodlee")
Spouse: Rebekah Slater
Child(ren): Elijah
Hometown: Eagle Grove, Iowa
Education: B.A. in Business Management/Finance from Northwestern College. (Orange City, IA) M.A. in Leadership for Evangelism and Mobilization from Columbia International University. (Columbia, SC)
Favorite candy: Any type of milk chocolate covered caramel candy. Snickers and Skittles come in at a respectable 2nd place.
Sports: I enjoy the American classics of baseball, basketball, and football. Soccer is also high on my list along with playing ping-pong, tennis, bocce ball, and ladder-golf. I'm a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Reds, U.S. Soccer team, and the Iowa State Cyclones!
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my wife and hanging out with friends. Also, playing games, watching sports or movies, and reading are very enjoyable.
Where I want to travel: I would love to take a long trip to Israel. It would provide such a great background and context for studying scripture. Would love to see all of Europe as well, preferably during a World Cup year.
A word that best describes me: Easygoing
Something I want to do before I die: One day I would like to grow my own vineyard.
My best residence life memory from college: The simple times of hanging out with the guys and sharing life with friends. Whether we had serious theological discussions, served on spring break missions trips, or just threw a ball around on the green, life was always better when surrounded by solid guys.
My passions: Jesus Christ and His Glory. I'm also passionate about my wife! I love sharing Christ with people and also serving people and encouraging them in the Lord.
A random fact about myself: I once worked for the Memphis Redbirds (triple A baseball). On Easter Sunday, I wore the Easter Bunny mascot suit and threw the ceremonial First Pitch.
Interesting fact about my building: Woodlee was designed by bridge builders.
What made me want to be an RD: I get to hang out and live life with college students in the context of Christian community with the goal of encouraging growth in their relationships with Christ. Living in such an intentional community allows for lots of fun and also lots of challenges that ultimately help us all mature in life and depend more on God every day. Being an RD also allows me to disciple and invest in young men so that when they leave college they will be Solid and Bold men of Christ.
What I love about Bryan: The people. Bryan is great because of the community of people who genuinely love and care about each other.
Learn more about the Woodlee-Ewing Residence Hall here.
Drew Byers
Third Floor RA (long side)
Hometown: Athens, TN
Major: Music/ Christian Ministry
Hobbies/Sports: Basketball, Frisbee,
Favorite food: Something oriental, or a real live Philly Cheese Steak.
Favorite TV show or movie: Hot Rod
Favorite music or band: Reliant K , David Crowder, The Fray
Favorite Bible verses: Psalm 46:10
Favorite quote: "There is no satisfaction apart from Christ. It simply does not exist." C.S. Lewis
Where I want to travel: Anywhere there are mountains and good food.
Something I want to do before I die: Raise a family and have a beard.
A famous person I've met: Luke Fox
A random fact about myself: My socks never match.
Why I wanted to become an RA: I wanted to share in the other's experience at Bryan and pour into them like others have poured into me. I want to impact people to better love and serve one another and be an influence for Christ.
What I love about Bryan: Rudd Auditorium. Woodlee 4th Short. And the awesome professors.
Drew is a senior and beginning his second year as a resident assistant.
Ryan Evelyn
Second Floor RA (short side), Woodlee-Ewing Lead RA
Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica
Major: Christian Ministry: Leadership
Hobbies/Sports: Golf, fellowship, going to the beach, listening to music
A word that describes me: Exuberant
Favorite food: Mediterranean
Favorite TV show: House
Favorite Movie: The Patriot
Favorite music or band: Worship - Hillsong or Jesus Culture
Favorite Bible verse: The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the
crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 (ESV)
Favorite book: When Heaven Invades Earth
Favorite quote: “We don’t believe because we understand. We understand because we believe.” Bill Johnson
Where I want to travel: Lebanon
Something I want to do before I die: Preach the gospel to thousands of listening ears!
A random fact about myself: I like cow tongue soup.
Why I wanted to become an RA: I want to see people come into fruitful relationship with the Father; and through the conduit of being an RA, I believe I will have greater entrance into the lives of people to affect change.
What I love about Bryan: The professors have a genuine love and concern for the students. There are times when I am able to go to professors' offices to sit and talk with them about different things that burden my heart or struggles I have with the material being taught.
Ryan is a senior and beginning his third year as a resident assistant.
Daniel Katz
Second Floor RA (long side)
Hometown: Powell, WY
Major: Mathematics: Secondary Licensure
Hobbies/Sports: Soccer, Running, Guitar, Cliff Jumping, Underwater
Basket Weaving, Squirrel Hunting
A word that describes me: Alive
Favorite food: Beef and Beans (Bush's Best)
Favorite TV show or movie: Mary Poppins is my favorite movie
Favorite music or band: Anything from Beethoven to the Foundations
Favorite Bible verses: Exodus 15
Favorite quote: Don't put off until tomorrow, what can be done today.
Where I want to travel: Kenya
Something I want to do before I die: Spank a moose
A famous person I've met: Cooper Wise
A random fact about myself: I have one short thumb
Why I wanted to become an RA: To help change someone's life
What I love about Bryan: It's nice and good.
Daniel is a junior and beginning his second year as a resident assistant.
Turner Olsen
Fourth Floor RA (short side)
Hometown: Waynesville, N.C.
Major: Biblical Studies/Politics & Government
Hobbies/Sports: Baseball, guitar, camping, collecting sticks
A word that describes me: Unpredictable
Favorite food: Mom's baked chicken...or hummus...
Favorite TV show or movie: The Office, The Prestige
Favorite music or band: John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, David Crowder, John Mark McMillan, Jon Foreman.
Favorite Bible verse: Galatians 2:20
Favorite book: The Rabbi's Heartbeat, Desiring God, Lord of the Rings.
Favorite quote: "I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen; not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else." - C.S. Lewis
Something I want to do before I die: Grow a beard.
A famous person I've met: John Franklin
A random fact about myself: I was in JROTC all throughout high school.
What is the craziest thing that has ever happened to you? Two of my friends and I were held up by a guy with a shotgun in the Tennessee boondocks. Our car had broken down and he was about to go hunting when he snuck up on us with a twelve gauge. Needless to say, it was a long night.
Why I wanted to become a Bryan RA: After being at Bryan for two years, I felt a call to serve others in some capacity around campus. After praying about how I could best serve the school, I felt that the Lord was calling me to join the Resident Life team. I'm excited to be an RA because it will allow me to be a servant to others in my dorm and around the campus. I'm excited to grow alongside the guys on my hall and do life with them. I hope to do my job to the best of my ability as I learn humility and servanthood through this opportunity. Go Woodlee 4th Short!
Turner is a junior and is beginning his first year as a resident assistant.
Wesley Garnett
Fourth Floor RA (long side)
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Major: Exercise and Health Science
Hobbies/sports: Rugby, Chamber singers, backpacking
A word that describes me: Practical
Favorite food: A good burger
Favorite Movie: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Favorite music: Classical
Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:31
Favorite Book: The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis
Favorite quote: Then go, plunge yourself in the Godhead's deepest sea; be lost in his immensity; and you shall come forth as from a couch of rest, refreshed and invigorated. I know nothing which can so comfort the soul; so calm the swelling billows of sorrow and grief; so speak peace to the winds of trial, as a devout musing upon the subject of the Godhead. -Spurgeon
Something I want to do before I die: Hike the AT
A famous person I've met: Tony Hale (Arrested Development)
A random fact about myself: I hate tarantulas
Favorite thing to talk about: Airplanes
Why I wanted to become a Bryan RA: I wanted to become an RA to show others the love of Christ through serving as a leader and friend to the people I live with.
Wesley is a senior and is beginning his first year as a resident assistant.
Joe Snyder
Third Floor RA (short side)
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Major: Business Management/Economics and Finance
Hobbies/Sports: Playing any sport, hiking, playing video games, hanging out with friends
A word that describe me: Patient
Favorite food: Pasta Salad
Favorite TV Show: Seinfield
Favorite music: Folk/Chill
Favorite Bible Verse: Micah 6:8 and Psalm 73:25/26
Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby
Favorite quote: "Go all throughout the world and preach...and if necessary use words."
Something I want to do before I die: Skydive
A Famous Person I've met: Christian Bale
A random fact about myself: I attended a Jewish Pre-school for two years (age 3 and 4)
What do you want to do with your life: I want to get married, have a family, obtain a decent job, and minister wherever, whenever the Lord leads.
Why I wanted to become an RA: I love interacting with people and knowing their story. The different walks of life we all obtain can coexist, but it's interesting to find out how. I love serving people and meeting people where they are. The Lord has placed me at Bryan College for a specific purpose and reason. Although I'm not 100% sure why I'm here, I strongly believe that this opportunity, Resident Assistant, is a part of that. I look forward to the Lord expanding me and growing me through my time serving and loving people.
Joe is a sophomore and is beginning his first year as a resident assistant.
Joe Snyder
Third Floor RA (short side)
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Major: Business Management/Economics and Finance
Hobbies/Sports: Playing any sport, hiking, playing video games, hanging out with friends
A word that describe me: Patient
Favorite food: Pasta Salad
Favorite TV Show: Seinfield
Favorite music: Folk/Chill
Favorite Bible Verse: Micah 6:8 and Psalm 73:25/26
Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby
Favorite quote: "Go all throughout the world and preach...and if necessary use words."
Something I want to do before I die: Skydive
A Famous Person I've met: Christian Bale
A random fact about myself: I attended a Jewish Pre-school for two years (age 3 and 4)
What do you want to do with your life: I want to get married, have a family, obtain a decent job, and minister wherever, whenever the Lord leads.
Why I wanted to become an RA: I love interacting with people and knowing their story. The different walks of life we all obtain can coexist, but it's interesting to find out how. I love serving people and meeting people where they are. The Lord has placed me at Bryan College for a specific purpose and reason. Although I'm not 100% sure why I'm here, I strongly believe that this opportunity, Resident Assistant, is a part of that. I look forward to the Lord expanding me and growing me through my time serving and loving people.
Joe is a sophomore and is beginning his first year as a resident assistant.
