Katie Swanson's Page

If I could live anywhere... (why?)

oh i don't know... i would love to live somewhere with all of my closest friends gathered. but then i know i would never leave.... so that wouldn't work. i think i would maybe live in a place populated with lots of people, abundant with trees, no cars, no tall buildings, and tons of green space and gardens. so maybe oslo, norway?

Others describe me as...

easy to talk to, friendly, slightly scattered, a dreamer, motivated, a perfectionist, harmonious

I most feel the presence of God when...

i'm surrounded by a community of people who desire honest and open relationships, acknowledge brokenness, and want to do good for the world. i also most feel the presence of god through music.

I'm passionate about...

outdoor ministry, social justice issues, food, camp, public radio, classical music, the value of music, kids, family, hymns, priesthood of all believers, soccer, good clean fun, kayaking

In the future, I will be...

loving the journey, living in the questions. hopefully doing something the encompasses my greatest passion meeting the world's needs.

My biggest struggle with discerning/following "my call" is...

figuring out exactly what it is. learning how to listen to god instead of myself. discerning what is really gods call and what is the influence of others.

A person/people who has/have helped me grow in my faith...

my pastor. my camp directors. my incredible friends. my parents.

Because of my faith, I...

see life as a gift. know that no matter what, i am not alone. feel an amazing responsibility to look outside myself, and when that is oh-so difficult, to keep trying.