biographies

It was in the fall of 2000 that God begin to place romantic feelings for Carrie in Michael’s heart.
On September 11, 2001 Michael proposed marriage to Carrie-- and they wern’t even dating!!
Their story of courtship is one that has been shared with many teenagers.

On August 10, 2002 Michael and Carrie were married in Carrie’s hometown of Lake City,
Tennessee.

On October 14, 2005 Michael and Carrie were blessed with a their first son, Jackson.

Michael currently serves as Campus Minister at Vincennes University. Carrie serves as a Family
Counselor in Evansville, Indiana. Michael is a licensed private pilot, enjoys golfing, and
University of Kentucky Basketball. Carrie spends her free time running and cheering for
Tennessee Football.

Josh Martin
Josh is the lead singer of the Josh Martin Band. The group has released three albums and a
DVD. He also serves as youth minister with Harvest Community Church in Eminence,
Kentucky. Josh lead praise and worship with 180 Degree Ministries in 2001-2003. Josh got
an early start in Southern Gospel music from his dad who is a former member of the
Noblemen. At the age of 16, Josh joined Willing Heart, a Southern Gospel group. Josh is
very talented in leading youth in praise and worship. On May 31, 2003 Josh and Christy
Clark were married.

Jerry and Lauren Sharon
Lauren Barnes joined the Mission:180 team in 2004. Jerry joined in 2005. Lauren directs the
community outreach events, hospitality, and serves as a translator. During the academic year
Lauren is a Spanish teacher at Grace Christian Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jerry
serves as a construction supervisor and worship leader with Mission:180. During the
academic year Jerry is finishing up a degree in Physical Therapy. In the summer of 2005 Jerry
and Lauren were engaged while on the mission field with Mission:180. They currently live in
Clinton, Tennessee.

Drew and Audra Caldwell
Drew and Audra joined the Mission:180 team during the summer of 2006. Drew served as a
construction supervisor, worship leader, and translator. Audra serves as the community
outreach director and hospitality coordinator. During the academic year Drew and Audra both
serve as associate ministers with Christian Campus Fellowship at Vincennes University.

Adam Wills
Hometown: Piner, Kentucky
Currently Resides: Crittenden, Kentucky
Interests: Basketball, Golf, Drums, Guitar
About Adam: Adam first became involved with 180 Degree Ministries during the summer of
2001. Houston, TX was the site of Mission: 180, and it was a place that God gave Adam the
"kick in the spiritual butt" that he needed. It there that Adam made his 180 degree turn and
gave his whole life to Christ for His work and His glory! As Adam continued to search for
God's will in his life, God opened doors in 180 and he joined the team in January of 2002.
Adam currently leads worship with Broken Vessel. He is married to Melissa Smith and has a
daughter, Bella
.

Lori Grigsby
Hometown: Manchester, KY
Currently Resides: Manchester, KY
About Lori: Lori was a charter member of 180 and lead worship with the team from May-July
of 2001. Lori currently leads mission trips to Poland and Taiwan.

Matt Walton
Hometown: Sellersburg, Indiana
Currently Resides: Wendell, North Carolina
Interests: Tennis, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Playstation, Reading, Golf
About Matt: On January 1, 1988 Matt accepted Jesus Christ into his heart and made him
Lord of his life. Since then, it has been a long road that lead Matt to Cumberland College in
Williamsburg, KY, where Matt graduated in May of 2001. While at Cumberland Matt served
as President of the FCA and has spent his summers ministering to young people in a variety of
programs. While in college, Matt was named a NAIA Tennis All-American. Matt served with
180 Degree Ministries until January 2002. Now he is youth minister at Wendell Baptist
Church in Wendell, N.C.