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Adam & Tracy Simpson - #3006

New Mexico Directors

Adam and Tracy came to know Jesus through Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) while they were students at New Mexico State University. The love and grace of God transformed them and compelled them to join the Lord in His work to reach fellow students with the good news of Jesus. After graduating, they joined the staff of Cru and worked with college students all over the world for 18 years.

They are passionate about Jesus, His gospel, and helping people live in His truth. Another passion of theirs is the outdoors – God’s incredible creation – where the Lord has taught them many things about who He is and who we are to Him. They love combining these passions to help others know and experience Jesus! Currently, they are directing the New Mexico Thrive ministry that is reaching out to the local community with the good news of Jesus as well as providing local and International outdoor adventures as ministry trips for surrounding churches. 

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What outdoor adventures do you enjoy? Adam – whitewater rafting, canyoneering; Tracy – rock climbing.

What is the most inspiring part of what you do for Thrive? Helping people know and walk with Jesus for a lifetime.
 
If you could explore anywhere in the world next, where would you go? Adam would raft the Grand Canyon in Arizona; Tracy would love to see Italy/Sicily.

ADAM & TRACY'S MINISTRY EXPERIENCE:

  • University Ministry in various locations with Cru Campus Ministry (6 years)
  • Director of Lifelines in NY and CO (12 years)
  • Momentous Discipleship Program Directors (3 years)
  • Thrive New Mexico Director (5 years)
  • Argentina Mission Trip (5 months)
  • International Mission trip leaders in Spain, Central Asia, Guatemala, Haiti, and Argentina

ADAM'S PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Backcountry Senior Guide
  • PCIA Rock Climbing Instructor
  • Whitewater Rafting Instructor
  • Wilderness First Responder

Ethan Allen - #3012

Field Staff

Ethan has served in Camp Ministry for the past few years and is passionate about how God has used that in his life and the lives of others. He sees great value in discipleship through the outdoors! He is grateful to serve with the New Mexico team, where his passions come together!
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What outdoor adventures do you enjoy? I enjoy so many outdoor activities, if I could do them all I would! My favorites are backpacking, fishing, rock climbing, and snowboarding!


What is the most inspiring part of what you do for Thrive? 
Seeing God pursue and change lives all over the world!

If you could explore anywhere in the world next, where would you go? It’s a toss up between an adventure in Switzerland and salmon fishing some remote river.