Meet the Team: Ember Edition

Meet the Team Magazine: Article #5: What Member of Team Ember are you?

Tally up how many of each letter you got. At the end, see what Team Ember member you’re most like! 

1.  You find yourself craving a little snack. What are you getting up to eat?

1. Boom Chicka Pop: “Purple Bag Edition.” That stuff is laced with crack.

2. Fruit. Healthy food is delicious. 

3. Chips and queso. *heart eyes emoji*

4. Hummus. A truly high-quality snack. 

2. You check the clock– FREE TIME. Nothing to do for the next couple of hours… How are you going to fill your time?

1. Checking things off the to-do list. When else is this going to get done?

2. Alone time via gym or nap time. Free time = Me time.

3. Listening to music and working on some fun project. 

4. Reading a book. Knowledge is power.

3. You would consider yourself well-traveled. What is your favorite country you’ve visited?

1. U.S.A!! 

2. Who cares where I am? It’s about the people I’m with.

3. Swaziland. Because you can sing “Africa” by Toto and actually mean it.

4. Scotland. Great views, great accents.

4. You and your friends are trying to plan an adventure day. Your ideal “adventure day” would consist of:

1. First, coffee shop (duh). Then, something only found at your location.

2. Anything active and in the sunshine

3. Adrenaline rushing. Cliff jumping, cage diving, off-roading… gotta make it memorable.

4. Coffee & time spent in nature.

5. Your faith is going strong, and you’re learning lots. You notice there is a passion for telling people the Good News. What is something you think is imperative to tell them? 

1. Knowing who God is… That’s the foundation. 

2. Love covers everything

3. You cannot serve two masters. You give God everything or nothing.

4. Understanding the historical and cultural context of the Bible is vital.

6. Quick– you have to choose something crazy to do with your hair. What do you do?

1. Dye the ends a pretty pastel color. It’s cute.

2. Dreads. 

3. Try bangs for the first time. Time to stop wondering. 

4. Dye all of it red. 

7. Your Team Leader has announced that your upcoming month of ministry is your favorite kind of ministry. What would be your favorite way to spend your month serving the community around you?

1. High school discipleship.  

2. Construction… or evangelism.

3. Sex trafficking, working on the front lines.

4. Teen Challenge[: Costa Rica.] Helping men and women out of addiction.

8.  The Lord has been convicting you of something lately. What is it?

1. Impatience

2. Selfishness

3. Not putting Him first

4. Discontentment

9.  Your favorite book of the Bible is:

1. How could you have a favorite?

2. Proverbs (and 1 & 2 Chronicles.)

3. Psalms. There’s one for anything. 

4. Exodus. Or Mark. 

10.  You’re a pretty cool person– which gifts and talents are you most known for?

1. Musicality

2. Athleticism

3. Creativity

4. Intelligence

11.  If you could go back in time, which period of history would you return to?

1. Europe, 1920’s

2. Why leave? I’m staying in the present.

3. 1950’s

4. The moment right after The Crucifixion. 

12. You have to face your greatest fear. What is it?

1. An unfaithful partner

2. Dying alone

3. Long-term commitment 

4. Getting held hostage

13.  Everyone has values. What do you value most in life? (Aside from the Gospel.)

1. The beauty of life 

2. Joy

3. Honesty

4. Respect

14.  You just read something in your Bible worthy of note-taking. How do you make a note of it?

1. Underlined in black with a ruler

2. Grab whatever’s accessible

3. Depends on the book. They’re all color coded.

4. Underlined, accompanied by a loopy arrow pointing at a note

15.  You’re not perfect, we all know this. How do you think you annoy the people around you the most?

1. You say “no.” What? Setting boundaries is healthy.

2. You’re a bit of a gym rat… protein is a high priority.

3. You’ll spite anyone, anytime. 

4. You correct people mid-sentence. Why let them remain incorrect?

16. Your friends give you a superlative. What is it?

1. Most Likely to be a Homeschool Mother

2. Most Likely to be at a Gym

3. Most Likely to Always Have Art Supplies on Them

4. Mots Likely to Know the Definition of a Word

17.  It’s bedtime. You’ve brushed your teeth, you’ve changed and gotten into bed. What time is it?

1. 8:30pm — 10pm.

2. 7:30pm. The sun is gone? Me too, man.

3. 2am. 

4. 10:30 on weeknights, 12 on the weekends. Like clockwork.

18.  You’ve somehow winded up in an alternate dimension, and you’ve met Other Dimension You. Who are you?

1. A British author and Cellist. An art connoisseur, if you will.

2. A surfer. Totally pitted, dude.

3. An assassin. Badass as badass can be.

4. Professional swimmer [at Stanford]. Accomplished. 

19.  Everybody knows that when it’s time to cook dinner, it’s time to turn on some tunes. What are you blasting?

1. Folk music. It’s fall. You’re making comfort food. 

2. MBL

3. Anything you can sing and dance to. Time to be happy– you’re making food. 

4. Anything but MBL

20. You were told that while on the Race you would need to update your supporters via blog. Your initial reaction is:

1. “Hell no.” But… you’ve grown to love it.

2. “Yikes.” (And, yes, you’ve only written two this year.)

3. “DUDE LET’S FRICKIN’ GO.” Some things never change.

4. “I was prepared for this.”

Congratulations! Your Meet the Team results are in. Tally up how many of each letter you got and continue reading for your results. 

 If you scored majority A’s, you’re most like Liz Skinner! Lover of music, C. S. Lewis and organization, you’re somebody everyone admires. Whether that be for your vast knowledge about reformed theology or your honest word, the people around you respect you and care for you, even if they don’t know you all that well. You value efficiency and purpose, you crave thought-provoking conversation, and you’re always down to have a laugh. The beauty of this world is something that will never bore you. You could study it all for eternity and never grow tired of its intricacy. Your friends describe you as talented, learned, and authentic, and your love for the languages of music and English is something people will always learn about you. 

 If you scored majority B’s, you’re most like Jamie McPherson! You’re the cool kid on the block. Unbothered, independent, strong and downright chill, you’re someone people might see as intimidating at first. But getting to know you, there’s nothing to be afraid of. A willing heart and a wide smile is what shines through you. An absolute beast in anything sports, you make sure people know you’re not to be overlooked, and although competitive, you’re extremely humble. Always up for an adventure up a mountain or a game of soccer, you’re constantly on the move… until 8:30pm, that is. You strive for excellence in everything that you do. Your friends would describe you as disciplined, determined, and methodical, and those around you that you do deem friend consider it an honor. 

 If you scored majority C’s, you’re most like Sarah Badgett! You are your own person and no one can do anything to change it. You live life unapologetically, and to the fullest. Described as fierce, creative, and intentional, you do everything with a passion. You seek every opportunity placed in front of you– from singing spontaneously in front of a church congregation or teaching fitness classes– there is nothing that you do not want to learn the art of. You are respected for your joy, honesty and grit. Your reputation lies heavily in your love for animals and plants, but also in your ability to potentially knock someone out. Found doing many things in different places, who knows where your live will lead? But that’s okay– life without walls means there’s no limit. 

 If you scored majority D’s, you’re most like Emily Riggs! Your friends would describe you as dignified, capable, calculated, and while your logic and structured mind stand out to many, those close to you see your kindness just as much as they do your smarts. You are always seeking improvement. You strive to know more about the world around you– Your curiosity will always keep you sharp. Aware of all that is around you, it is difficult for you to be surprised, but a free coffee or spontaneous trip to get ice cream will always make you smile. Honest and genuine, you do not try to hide or change yourself for other people’s opinions. You love to share what you have with others, whether it be knowledge, wisdom, or your grandmother’s potato soup recipe. 

Whatcha get?! Comment your results in the section below!

To all of our faithful MTT subscribers:

First and foremost, thank you. We wouldn’t be where we are without you all. Your love, support, and blog comments have kept this brand in business. Unfortunately, it is time that this series wrapped itself up. Despite your support, this year is coming to a close, and with it, the final chapter to a fun, outside-the-box way to introduce members of N Squad. And if a single one of you never read or enjoyed this series, for the creator of MTT, it was truly a pleasure. But now it has come time to say goodbye. 

A special thanks to all featured:

Team Selah    Team Zeal    Team Daughters of Zion    N Squad    Team Ember

And a big thank you to N Squad for putting up with my incessant questioning. Thanks for staying up late just to hear me read off these blogs to you. Thank you for sitting patiently as I wrote out word for word what you were saying. And thank you for continuing to speak when you learned that, yes, indeed, I was copying every word down. These blogs literally could not have happened without you. Thank you for being a part of my blogs and a part of my year. Although it feels like a dream sometimes, your prayers, friendships and memories all keep it from becoming a nightmare. I love you all.