Staff
David and Mariana Clark
Directors
David and Mariana met and became involved in Challenge while studying at Chico State. They saw God work in their lives through serving and leadership opportunities in the ministry. Growing alongside each other through Challenge, they developed a relationship and were married in 2018! They love the biblical vision of discipleship and being able to participate in it. Together, they enjoy reading in a hammock, watching movies, being active, and helping students connect with Jesus.
David's Contact Info
530.513.2320
davidalexanderclark1@gmail.com
Mariana's Contact Info
530.501.5947
marianajclark@gmail.com
Brendan and Sarah Allen
Staff
Brendan and Sarah became involved with Challenge as student leaders during their time at Chico State and joined the staff team in 2021. They've been married for 5 years and love chasing around their young kids. They are so grateful for the opportunity to serve in this ministry together as a team and raise their kids in this context! Brendan and Sarah are stepping into more ministry responsibilities this school year by overseeing Challenge’s Life Groups and uniquely investing in key staff and student leaders.
Brendan's Contact Info
brendan.layne@gmail.com
Sarah's Contact Info
saraheallen99@gmail.com
Brandon and Amy Wortman
Staff
Brandon and Amy have been involved in Challenge since their freshman years at Chico State. This is Brandon’s second year on staff with Challenge and Amy is joining him for her first; they got married this summer and are excited to work together! This year they will be bringing back International Friendship Night, a life group for international students at Chico State.
Brandon's Contact Info
wortmbm1@gmail.com
Amy's Contact Info
blairamy759@gmail.com
Mason & Grace York
Staff
Mason and Grace are new to the staff team this semester, transitioning from their previous role as leaders at Good Soil Discipleship School under the founders of Challenge, Paul and Christy Worcester. They are recently married and are so eager to jump right into devoting their time and energy into the students at Chico State.
Mason's Contact Info
yorkmasonc@gmail.com
Grace's Contact Info
gr23scott@gmail.com
Justin and Haley VanMaren
Staff
Justin became involved with Challenge in the fall of 2022 as a transfer junior. He just got married in June to his wife, Haley! As a student he committed his life to Christ through Challenge and continued to grow drastically as God was being built up in his life as a student at Chico State. He is now excited to be able to pour into the lives of students at Chico State as a full time member of our staff team in fall 2025.
Haley's Contact Info
haleyirish13@gmail.com
Michelle Gonzales
Staff
Michelle joined Challenge as a student in the spring of 2024. She committed her life to Christ through Challenge and developed a deep desire to invest in the lives of Chico State students. She is really excited to help lead FCA and pour into our student athletes! Michelle enjoys spending time outdoors, playing sports, reading, and spending time with friends, family, and her cat!
Michelle's Contact Info
michellemgonzales02@gmail.com
Amos Chavan
Staff
Amos joined Challenge in 2023 as a master’s student at Chico State. During his time here he became involved in worship and international student ministry. He is excited to help grow the worship team at Challenge and to serve with International Friendship Night this year! Amos enjoys playing guitar, sports, and bringing people together.
Amos's Contact Info
amoschavan10@gmail.com
Paul and Christy Worcester
Founding Directors
Paul and Christy started and lead Christian Challenge. Paul, from Orange County, and Christy, from Chico, fell in love when they were sophomores in college. Together, they experienced Jesus working through them to reach many fellow students. Paul and Christy started Challenge in fall of 2009 and so far hundreds of students have made decisions to accept Jesus! Paul is the author of Tips for Starting A College Ministry and The Fuel and The Flame: Igniting Your Life and Your Campus For Jesus Christ. Paul is the senior editor of Campus Ministry Today, and recently founded CampusMultiplicationNetwork.com to train and coach collegiate ministry leaders. He Paul and Christy have two children, Owen and Evelyn. Paul and Christy share a passion for helping people take their next steps in following Jesus and training leaders. Please contact them if you have any questions!
Paul's Contact Info |
paulrworcester@gmail.com
Christy's Contact Info |
christyworcester@gmail.com