An exercise and sports nutrition-focused kinesiology doctoral student at Texas A&M, Jake is also an avid fan of the outdoors who enjoys camping and hiking. Originally from Green Bay, WI, he is also an avid Green Bay sports fan.
As a student originally from out of state, Jake was looking for a community to keep him connected to the faith he established as a youth. He was also looking for something outside of his academic bubble. “I was first introduced to Treehouse by Tammy at Peace Lutheran Church,” Jake said. “I also saw Pastor Jerry with a couple of Treehouse students speak at Peace. So I thought I would give it a try.”
“Treehouse was advertised as an everyone is welcome community,” Jake expounded. “And I came back when I found it was as advertised. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. A nice place to be and spend time with community. In an environment where you don’t feel like you’re trying to meet a deadline, we enjoy the time together.”
Jake continues to be a part of Treehouse, because we are not all alike. He is the only one of his major and loves that this is a group of different people, from different places in life.
Treehouse is “a group of people who could care less what you look like, what you are wearing.” Jake said. “We are all happy to be who you are and it is fine to just come together and laugh about nonsense with fellow believers.”