The Team

Aaron Murray

After serving in the US Army for three years, Pastor Aaron joined the Raleigh First Assembly staff early 2008. He served as Associate Youth Pastor until 2010 when he took over as Director of Master's Commission Raleigh. Pastor Aaron led the transition of Master's Commission Raleigh to the new Truth Culture Raleigh program. He also leads The Chapel young adult ministry.

He is currently pursuing a double major in religion and business at Liberty University. Pastor Aaron and his wife, Liz, have been married for three years.

 Kati Montague
Kati is a third year student in Truth Culture Raleigh.  This will be her second time in Haiti and her seventh mission trip out of the country.  "Missions is my heart and I love to minister to others.  This will be my first time leading a group of people on a trip, and I'm excited to see how God is going to use each student individually.  I am expecting lives to be changed and souls to be added to the Kingdom!"

Ella Anderson
Ella is 18 years old and is a first year student in Truth Culture Raleigh.  "I am really excited to see what God's going to do with this upcoming mission trip to Haiti.  Haiti has been on my heart for a long time, and I believe that God is going to move in an amazing way.  I hope to be able to touch the hearts of the children that we will be witnessing to.  I believe that, through God, we will be able to plant a seed in their lives that will one day grow and bloom into a strong and flourishing relationship with Christ."

Loren Brett
"I am super excited about going on my first mission trip ever.  Not only that, but my first plane ride!  I'm ready to go and do whatever needs to be done.  I am expecting the Lord to do great things in both the people of Haiti and in my own heart.  Anticipation rises as we are coming closer and closer to the trip.  My heart is to see the people in Haiti have an intimate experience with the Lord and fully give their hearts and lives to Him."

Xana Emery
Going by Xana (short for Alexandra), she is 20 years old and is a first year student in Truth Culture Raleigh.  "I am so excited to go to Haiti and experience a new culture and group of people.  As a people-person to the core, I cannot wait to meet new friends and build new relationships.  With the Lord's help, I plan to serve the people eminently and give more of myself than ever before.  I expect God to really stretch me on this trip, which I may not always enjoy, but will choose to embrace.

Faith Martin
Faith is a first year student in Truth Culture Raleigh.  "This is my first mission trip, and I am very excited and nervous all at the same time.  God has opened my heart toward the people of Haiti, and I can't wait to meet them and share the love of Jesus with them.  I know God will move drastically, and I will be left with memories that will last a lifetime!"

Billy Melanson
Billy is a Sandhills Teen Challenge Graduate of 2010.  He has been serving on the leadership team as a teacher discipling men and reaching out to those who are recovering from addiction.  Billy is currently studying in the North Carolina District School of Ministry and Global University seeking to be credentialed as an Assembly of God minister.  Billy is following the call to full-time foreign missions work.  Billy is expecting this first missions trip to be the beginning of defining his call and destiny.  "I am excited about serving with the team and believe that God is going to use us in a mighty way to advance His kingdom."

Marquis Nobles
Marquis is a third year student in Truth Culture Raleigh who enjoys leading worship, reading, and learning new things.  "This trip to Haiti will be my very first out-of-country mission trip.  I want to see lives changed, people saved, and other great moves of God on this trip.  I hope to use this experience (and many others) to one day become a missionary to Europe who disciples many college students to become wholehearted followers of Christ in the midst of their nation."

Kelsey Sumner
Kelsey is 21 years old and is a second year student in Truth Culture Raleigh.  "I have never been on a mission trip before, so I am very excited about this opportunity to go to Haiti.  I cannot wait to see all the lives that will be changed, including mine.  I truly believe that God will show me more of what breaks His heart and allow me to be used to bring Him glory."