Meet Our Staff:

James and Kim Boley

James and Kim became involved with Chi Alpha Campus Ministry as college students at Missouri State. In 2013, after serving on staff at Mizzou Chi Alpha for many years, James and Kim began to pioneer a Chi Alpha at Southeast Missouri State University.

James and Kim are both Nationally Appointed Missionaries with the Assemblies of God. They are an artsy couple that enjoy being outdoors and drinking lots of coffee (sometimes at the same time). James and Kim have two energetic daughters named Abbi and Lizzie and a black lab puppy named Natasha. 

 

Jake and Jacqueline Rankin

Jake and Jacqueline Rankin are missionary associates with Chi Alpha. They both attended SEMO and were involved in the ministry all throughout their college years. They recently celebrated their 1st anniversary and have been loving the fact that they get to welcome and reach students together. Jake enjoys working on cars, hiking, and biking. Jac loves cooking and hosting students/friends at their home!

Hayley Sidwell

Hayley Sidwell is a Missionary Associate with Chi Alpha. She graduated from SEMO in May 2020 with a degree in Family Studies and was a part of Chi Alpha all four years. She is passionate about reaching the next generation and International students for Jesus. You can find her hiking often, eating International cuisines, and listening to Elvis Presley music.

 

 

 

“Give-a-Years”

Emily Hopper

Emily Hopper is a Missionary Associate with Chi Alpha. She graduated from SEMO in 2022 with a degree in Social Studies Secondary Education and was in Chi Alpha all four years.She is passionate about helping students develop a lifestyle of intentional worship and relationship with Jesus. You can find her reading, listening to a podcast, or finding some new, unique music.

Jacob Weidenbenner

Jacob Weidenbenner is a missionary associate with Chi Alpha. He graduated from SEMO in 2022 with a degree in Recreation and Park Administration and was in Chi Alpha all four years. He likes to spend time playing board games, making funny videos, and being with his small group guys. He loves sharing with people that they have purpose in God’s Kingdom.

Cody Phillips

Cody Phillips is a missionary associate with Chi Alpha. He graduated from SEMO in 2022 with a degree in Engineering Technology and was in Chi Alpha all four years. He loves to watch movies, play and learn about new video games, board games, and card games!!! He’s always open for a new game to try and learn from others.