Carissa Arpelar is the NYI President and Youth Leader for Faith Community Church. She has a heart for the Lord, and she has professed a call into the ministry of Evangelism. Carissa is currently attending Fort Lewis College, working on her undergraduate degree in engineering, and Nazarene Bible College online. She currently holds a local license and is pursuing ordination in the Church of the Nazarene. Carissa enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.