Olivet Nazarene University

09/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/27/2024 07:42

Olivet The Magazine | Worldview – Germany & Netherlands

Gabriel Meinert

Netherlands and Germany

Technology can connect people across the world through photos, videos and storytelling. It can also be a powerful tool for sharing the Gospel. Led by Brian Utter '81, Shine.FM station manager, and Dr. Heather McLaughlin, Department of Communication chair, a team of Olivet students had the opportunity to teach podcasting, photography and videography to members of the Church of the Nazarene in the Eurasia region as they grow in their communication and multimedia strategy with their churches and congregations. The team included junior Clair Ott; senior Ella Kestner; senior Kaylie Spry; Maori Brown '23, a graduate assistant; senior D'Jaliana Herring; junior Gabe Meinert; senior Jaasiel Stauthammer; junior Cabot McLaughlin; sophomore Graham Brown; and junior Nicolas Spry.

"It was eye-opening to see how everyone was able to bond with one another through the shared goal of using multimedia to share the good news of the Gospel despite our unique cultural backgrounds," Gabe says. "This trip gave me a new perspective on the impact a small-town American kid like me can have when they simply take a step outside of their comfort zone."

From Olivet The Magazine, The Parent Issue - Autumn 2024. Read the full issue here.

Hannah Priest

Hannah Priest '21/'22 MBA is passionate about people and sharing their stories. After graduating from Olivet with a degree in Public Relations and Strategic Communications, she has found much joy in serving as the associate director of Alumni and University Relations at Olivet and a freelance writer. In her role, she has the ability to celebrate the accomplishments of those in the Olivet community and share stories of their meaningful experiences from their time at ONU and beyond. Outside of her work at Olivet, she is also a feature editor for SPLENDEUR magazine, an up-and-coming small business aimed at encouraging, equipping and empowering women to find their God-given purpose in whatever season of life they are in.