– West Texas spirit: independent thinkers and entrepreneurs01:00 – Kristine’s background: growing up in Alaska and serving in church04:15 – From Missouri to Texas: how God led Kristine to Odessa and Stonegate07:30 – Early volunteer experiences and discovering joy in serving10:00 – Transitioning from children’s ministry to mobilizing people for missions12:30 – Learning from refugees: serving at For the Nations in Dallas16:00 – Building relationships with nonprofits in Midland20:00 – Challenges of mobilizing people to serve outside church walls25:00 – The power of one good serving experience28:00 – Launching ESL at Stonegate and its lasting impact31:00 – Winter Wishes and community collaboration to bless teachers36:00 – Needs of local nonprofits: volunteers, bilingual help, advocacy40:00 – Serving as a family and raising the next generation of volunteers43:00 – Everyday service: eye contact, smiles, and seeing people