University of Michigan

Born and raised in Mexico City, M grew up in a religiously syncretic family that practiced both Roman Catholicism and New Age Gnosticism. Tired of this religious hodgepodge, she became agnostic in high school, embracing Marxist ideology and idealistic humanism. While pursuing a BA in International Relations at the National University of Mexico (UNAM), she heard the Gospel through RUF Mexico City—the first Global RUF!—and encountered the most extraordinary news she had ever heard: the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She gave her life to the Lord and, upon graduating, became RUF Mexico’s first native Intern.

After her Internship, M pursued an MA in Political Science with the goal of a career in the foreign service. But the Lord had other plans. Although her desire to become a diplomat did not wane, He began to give her a new purpose: to become an “ambassador for Christ” (2 Cor. 5:20) through campus ministry. She went on to serve as Campus Staff with RUF Mexico for five years.

Encouraged by her pastor and missionary friends, who knew her love for the Lord, His people, and learning, M decided to pursue seminary. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lord miraculously opened a door for her to study—in person!—at Westminster Seminary California. After three of the most “grinding” years of her life, she graduated in May 2023 with a dual MA in Biblical and Theological Studies.

Following RK’s invitation to join his efforts to minister to students in RUF Michigan, M packed up her belongings and began a legendary road trip to Ann Arbor with her bestie, CM.

When she’s not on campus, M loves reading, traveling, biking, learning, and spending time with her husband, M.

Sarah Warner grew up down the road in Brighton, MI. After graduating high school as a homeschooled student, she attended (the "other school") Michigan State University. While there she earned a degree in Exercise Science and also competed as a cross country and track athlete. It was during college that her faith really became her own and she first started thinking about doing vocational ministry. After graduating in the midst of covid, May 2020, Sarah moved to Macon, GA to take part in The Fellows Program. This is a nine-month program hosted by churches around the country where recent graduates explore how to apply their faith to the workplace. She stayed two more years in Macon as a youth intern in her church. It was at this time she felt called to continue in vocational ministry with RUF. Sarah still loves to run and also enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling in her free time, especially with her husband, Caleb, and their dog, Boone.