Students Serving With Passion and Purpose

Lydia Peters and Kimberly Buskirk, recent graduates of the on campus human services degree program at Grace Christian University, have begun their careers with InterAct. InterAct is dedicated to fostering hope and wellness for those in Michigan suffering from mental illness or substance abuse. Lydia is excited to begin serving her clients as an ACT clinician with "goal-focused treatment designed to help them heal without inpatient services." Kimberly shares the same sentiment, saying she has found an "amazing team and loves the work they do in the community." Kimberly spent time as an intern at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services as well as at Pine Rest as a psychiatric technician prior to joining InterAct.

Keri Chearney, a soon-to-be graduate of the online human services degree program, has always had a passion for helping others. Returning to school as an adult with two teenagers at home did not come without its challenges, but she is grateful to be more fully equipped to share the gospel with others. Keri says, "I have become more confident as a leader in my homeschool community, and understand more in-depth the needs of others. There is such importance in developing relationships and building trust when serving at-risk communities. I plan to continue serving with the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth and reaching children in the community who are victims of sex trafficking."

The human services students at Grace Christian University feel called to listen to the voices of others and serve where God directs. The chapel theme for the 2020-2021 academic year is Voices - Heard and Unheard, and we are grateful for students like Keri, Lydia, and Kimberly who desire to seek out the voices of others.