Campus Missionaries

Lainee was involved with Christian Challenge as a student and began serving in 1996 as a campus missionary at Northern Arizona University. In 2015, adding to her role as an on-campus missionary, Lainee became the Missions and Communications Catalyst for Christian Challenge AZ. In her communication role, Lainee is responsible for telling the story of Christian Challenge Az with local, national and international partners. As Missions Coordinator, Lainee works to foster a culture of missions among college students and Christian Challenge AZ chapters around the state. Having served for many years in overseas and cross cultural missions experiences herself, missions is a passion of her life. Lainee lives in Flagstaff AZ, the home of Northern Arizona University. 

Maya was involved with Christian Challenge as a student at Northern Arizona University and began serving as a campus missionary there in 2021. In addition to working on the college campus, she also works as the Administrative Assistant for the Christian Challenge AZ state team. Maya received her bachelor’s from Northern Arizona University.Maya and her husband Micah live in Flagstaff, AZ the home of Northern Arizona Univeristy. 

Kyle first served with Christian Challenge from 2007-2015.  During this time he helped to start new ministry chapters at ASU West and Glendale Community College, while also serving at Estrella Mountain Community College.  After serving as an associate pastor, Kyle returned to serve with Challenge again in 2020.  He currently serves in the roles of both regional catalyst and campus missionary at Northern Arizona University.  Kyle is passionate about making disciples among college students and making the holiness and joy of Jesus known to everyone.  He holds degrees from Arizona State University and Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary.  He and his wife Mallery live in Flagstaff with their six children – Natalia, Ty, Nathan, Eli, Jase, and Macy.  In his free time, you are likely to find Kyle distance running or hiking a remote mountain trail. 

Maci first became involved with Christian Challenge through a mission trip to flagstaff az with University of North Georgia’s BCM. Before serving with Challenge, she served on missions in Tucson, San Tan valley, and North Georgia. After experiencing the impact of a collegiate ministry, Maci felt God leading her to continue serving college students through Christian Challenge. Maci is passionate about discipleship and evangelism and is currently building a team of ministry partners who help support this ministry through prayer, encouragement, and financial giving. Maci and her husband Sam Bickley live in Flagstaff, the home of Northern Arizona University.

Emily is a senior at Northern Arizona University studying for a Bachelor's of Science in Biology. She has been involved with Christian Challenge all throughout her college career, and is currently serving as the NAU chapter's senior apprentice, worship team coordinator, and club President. She's excited for where God is going to lead her with this role and is happy to be using her talents to glorify His name in hopes to spread the Gospel to her fellow classmates. 

Abby recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with degrees in Chemistry and Criminology & Criminal Justice. She was involved in Christian Challenge throughout her whole college career. After serving as the Christian Challenge NAU apprentice in her last semester of college, she transitioned to serving as a Challenge Church Volunteer.

Micah was involved with Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. After graduating with a Bachelor's in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science, Micah served on a mission team to Arizona to work with Challenge NAU. He moved to Arizona and is currently in graduate school for Physical Therapy and attends Challenge Church, the partnering church for Challenge NAU. He serves as a Challenge Church Volunteer for Challenge NAU. 

Timbra is a member of Challenge Church and serves as a Challenge Church volunteer for Christian Challenge NAU. She is retired and has been blessed to participate in many of the Challenge NAU mission projects and trips. She is looking forward to being used by the Lord to serve the ministry of Challenge NAU in new ways.

Emma recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in Biology. She was involved in Christian Challenge throughout he college career. After graduating, she transitioned to serving as a Challenge Church Volunteer. She is excited to pour into college students through Challenge Communities, community, and simply doing life together. She's grateful for the opportunity to serve wherever she can and help others know and grow closer to Jesus.