Name: John Yarbrough

Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC

Current City: Haiku, Maui

Alma Mater: Had to google what this meant…….East Carolina University
Major:  BS Parks & Recreation & BS Religious Studies

Favorite spot on the island: Mountains/Country

Favorite hobbies: Boxing, Gardening/landscaping, Chess, games

Favorite grinds: Fish & Taro/rice, Curry, Lumpia, taco, biscuits & gravy, everything, everything, everything

How and why did you join Cru? Long story… I was looking online to take Biblical Studies courses. Typed in something like “Bible studies, Christian college.” Cru came up, I filled out a survey and was contacted by O'ahu staff. I learned there were no Bible courses, but found interest in the organization. I asked how I could serve God through them. The rest was history.

Must read Bible verses/passages: John 14:12, James 1:3, Romans 8:18

Favorite Bible Character: Paul. His zeal to serve, love for Christ and leadership sets him apart for me.

In what ways has Cru grown your spiritual life? Too soon to find out! Will send an update!

Spiritual words of wisdom/encouragement to others: No waste time and give your life to God! When I gave my life to God in prayer and said I would serve Him for the rest of my life. I was frightened by what felt like an impossible task. Recognize the power of the Holy Spirit that is now within you to do all the work.