Billy Graham School Student Council

2007-2008 Council Bios

Name: Christopher Sills

Position held in BGS Council: President

Degree: M.Div. (Missions Flex Track)

What brought you to Southern?: When the Lord called me to ministry, Southern proved, to me, to be the best seminary. The fact that my father also was teaching here helped lure me to SBTS as well.

Future Role in Ministry: Lord willing, I will serve as a missionary overseas most likely in South America. However, I am trying to remain open to being led elsewhere!

Alma Mater/ Degree: University of Mississippi, B.A., Spanish (major) and English (minor)

Favorite Books: Pilgrim’s Progress, Lord of the Rings, The Enemy Within

Favorite Movies: Night at the Museum, Shrek, Amazing Grace

Favorite Music: Shane and Shane, Shawn MacDonald, Josh Bates, Indelible Grace

Favorite Restaurant in Louisville: Stony River, Lynn’s Paradise Café, Havana Rumba

What is an interesting fact about you that most people might not know? During a national strike in Ecuador, my family along with Dr. and Mrs. Chancellor spent a very long and, at times, dangerous trip through back woods and banana fields in our return journey to the capital from the coast. From losing a bumper to joining military caravans, it proved to be quite an adventure.

Favorite Scripture Passage: Ephesians 1

Name: Ryan Martin

Position held in BGS Council: Vice President

Degree: M.Div in Missions

What brought you to Southern?: There are several influences in my life that encouraged me to come to Southern including my pastor and youth minister from my home church (both Southern grads). The high academic level, faithfulness to the Great Commission, and gifted faculty also led me to Southern.

Future Role in Ministry: I look to work with a church plant in New York City upon graduation.

Alma Mater/Degree: Union University (2005), B.A. in youth ministry

Favorite Books: Let the Nations be Glad, Facedown, Mere Christianity, Don’t Waste Your Life, Knowing God, Desiring God, Humility, Through Gates of Splendor

Favorite Movies: Gladiator, The Chronicles of Narnia, Meet the Parents, The Interpreter, Bourne Identity, You’ve Got Mail, Amazing Grace

Favorite Restaurant in Louisville: Buca di Beppo

What is an interesting fact about you that people might not know?: I was born three and a half months premature, weighing only two pounds. I spent the first few months of my life here in Louisville, KY at Kosair Children’s Hospital.

Favorite Scripture Passage: Galatians 2:20

Name: Rebecca Brown

Position held in BGS council: Ministry Coordinator

Degree: IMB 20-hour requirement

What brought you to Southern?: Desire to pursue further theological education

Future Role in Ministry: Lay ministry in the local church

Alma Mater/Degree: Columbia International University, Bachelor in Biblical Studies

Favorite Books: Don’t Waste Your Life, The Cross Centered Life

Favorite Movies: Pride and Prejudice, Lord of the Rings

Favorite Music: Sovereign Grace, the Gettys

Favorite Restaurant in Louisville: Shiraz

What is an interesting fact about you that people might not know?: I used to be a trauma nurse at the University of Louisville hospital.

Favorite Scripture Passage: Phil. 3:7-14

Name: Rhonda Evans

Position held in BGS Council: Activity Coordinator

Degree: M.Div., Missions, Evangelism and Church Growth with an emphasis in Great Commission Ministries

What brought you to Southern?: Fulfilling the requirements to serve as a missionary overseas

Future Role in Ministry: Medical Missions

Alma Mater/ Degree: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/ Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Favorite Books: Jesus Freaks, Voices of the Faithful

Favorite Movies: Lion King, Shrek, Pretty in Pink, Dead Poets Society

Favorite Music: Third Day, Newsboys, Nichole Nordeman, Margaret Becker

Favorite Restaurant in Louisville: Qdoba

What is an interesting fact about you that most people might not know? I adore Charlie Brown and the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Favorite Scripture Passage: Hebrews 10:23