Candeo family, meet KJ Barkema!
STAFF ROLE: Salt Resident
FAVORITE THINGS: I love the outdoors, hunting, and walking our dogs. You will never find me more energized than at a UNI wrestling meet!
HOMETOWN: Mason City, IA
I was born to parents who love Jesus and taught me to do the same.
When I was young I asked my dad what would happen when I die and he boldly and gently told me I would be apart from God if I didn't ask Jesus for forgiveness. Then and there, Christ saved me! Through years of learning how to follow Jesus He has shown me that if I love people I'll do everything I can to help them find they joy Jesus has given me.
HOW HAS YOUR PREVIOUS MINISTRY EXPERIENCES PREPARED YOU FOR THIS ROLE?
I had the pleasure of going to salt as a freshman at UNI. I had great leaders and they encouraged me to become a leader. After that I was able to be an intern at Salt!
As you step into your staff position, what has you excited?
I'm excited to work with a great team to show college students where true fulfillment comes from.