Director

Chris Irwin

Chris is the Director for EnterMission and a life-long missionary. Originally from Kentucky, upon completion of college, he went straight to Ecuador where he and his wife served as Team Expansion church planters for almost 20 years. They would later move to Spain where he would serve as the team leader for another church planting team. Chris has his masters degree from Wheaton College, is finishing his PhD from Johnson University and is the co-author of Missions In Focus and Hidden Treasures From an Urban Jungle.  He is married to Nicia, and has four children, and two cats: one of which he loves and the other he tolerates.

Fun Facts

1. Absolutely loves Mixed Martial Arts (as a spectator!).

2. Absolutely loves learning and deep conversations (really bad at small talk).

3. Is an introvert who realizes it’s not an excuse to avoid and not love people.

Director of Care and Hospitality

Nicia Irwin

Nicia is the lead Coach and the financial Admin for EnterMission and grew up as an MK in Zimbabwe and Brazil. She loves people and making even the most mundane tasks fun. She enjoys hearing people’s stories and asking lots of questions ... just ask her kids! She does have a degree in Elementary Education, but only used it to torture her children while attempting to homeschool.

Fun Facts

1. She can make a yummy meal when there is supposedly nothing left in the fridge.

2. She loves making crafts, reading and cooking, but hates cleaning!

3. Is an extrovert, but dislikes being up front preferring to be behind the scenes.

Dean of Students

ERIN POPOVA

Erin grew up in small town America in a Christian home. She had a strong foundation in faith, but wanted to grow and understand her faith on a deeper level, so she enrolled in Bible college. She graduated from The Master's College at the top of her class, but found herself with more questions than answers when it came to her faith. After a few years of struggling with these questions, Erin realized that knowledge about God and knowledge of God are two completely different things. She shifted her focus to knowing God more personally and letting go of the need for a stable list of doctrines. Answers are easy, but faith is more difficult. Erin serves as our Dean of Students and teaches two classes, "The Art of Story" and "Biblical Themes and How to Embody Them."  She and Alex are raising their son, Milo, and Erin is currently pursuing a Master's of Arts in Old Testament at Denver Seminary with the intention of teaching the Bible, helping to guide people through difficult parts of life and faith, and pursuing a career as an Old Testament scholar.

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Fun Facts

​   1. I am an avid reader--if I pick up a book you might not see me for a while!
   2. I love studying the Old Testament.
   3. I love people and am very social but I am also deeply introverted.

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Team Development and Mobilization Lead

LUKE BOLTON

Luke has been with EnterMission since 2023. Luke will be working to help other young people develop in their faith and journey to a life of service!

Luke comes from a ministry family in Lexington, Kentucky and served with YWAM (Youth With a Mission) for three years before joining EnterMission. When Luke walks into the room he brings joy with him, he always has a smile on his face, and it's contagious.  He reflects the heart of God in the way that he loves people.  Luke's heart to serve and go above and beyond comes from the security he's found in knowing Jesus.  His personality is full of excitement and his brain is full of fun facts about pretty much anything!  He has a real desire to speak into the lives of other young people and lead them on overseas mission experiences.​

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Fun Facts

1. I love to play board games--- so get ready!

2. I also am fascinated by World and US History.

3. I'm a Bibliophile (Bible nerd!).

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Logistics and Local Partnerships Lead

Corban williams

Corban is an EnterMission Graduate of 2023. He is originally from Northwest Arkansas and is the oldest of nine. After completing EnterMission he felt called to ministry, and passionate about guiding other young adults into personal relationships with Christ.

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Fun Facts

1. I grew up mountain biking and camping, so I love to be outdoors.

2. The first and only time I had my own room was at EnterMission.

3. I enjoy collecting retro video games and consoles.

Student Support and Administrative Lead

Tori williams

Tori grew up moving around in a military family, but claims to be from central Ohio. She joined EnterMission after graduating from Liberty University with a Bachelors degree in music and women's ministry. Tori loves working with the students through the support raising process and helping them grow in their relationship with Christ. 

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Fun Facts

1. I love homesteading hobbies like gardening, baking bread, and sewing. 

2. I am an extreme extrovert and I am rarely drained by people.

3. I love to swim, if there is water to get in, I am probably in it.