Chy Robins
Mentorship & Programming Coordinator
Chy Robins was born and raised in Chicago by her mom, Lucy. Her first encounter with urban youth ministry was as a 16-year-old SLAM kid in 1999. She made the decision for Christ during that school year, on Good Friday, 2000. Chy returned to SLAM as a college student in 2005 and served the Lord and our kids as a coach for three SLAM seasons, and she is currently a Head Coach with the SLAM program.
Chy is an active member and servant at Philadelphia Church under Pastor Larry Butterfield. In 2007, she graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a B.A. in Community Health & Wellness. After spending the summer of 2007 as a GRIP intern, Chy responded to the Lord's calling to full-time ministry. Seeking clarity on a burden she'd already felt for the city of St. Louis, Chy recently accepted the directive; she is now learning and training, in hopes of putting GRIP's vision into action in St. Louis, MO.
Getting to know Chy
Role at GRIP: Mentorship & Programming Coordinator
Email: chy@gripyouth.com
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Family: Mom (Lucy) and brother (Alex). HUGE extended family, filled with aunts, uncles, and cousins
Church: Philadelphia Church, Chicago, IL
Fondest Memory: Learning to ride a bike
Proudest Moment: Graduation from college in December 2008
Wildest Dream: To see my kids change the world
Biggest Challenge: Mustering up the courage to live the life God’s called me to
Perfect Day: Six Flags with my friends and no lines and it's open until 2am
First Job: Tender Learning Care Daycare – senior year of high school
Favorite Food: Indian or Thai
Favorite Movie: Zoolander
Favorite Song: Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah
Inspiration: My Jesus, My Kids, My Art and My Music
Favorite Scripture: John 8:31-32, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."