Chris and Christina Elledge
We are committed to helping people develop authentic relationships that have a direct and lasting impact. We just happen to believe that one-on-one mentoring is the best way to do that.
When we took our first date in 1989, we had no idea that what seemed so natural to us - connecting with people - would lead us to eventually start an organization in 2014. We wanted to be able to build an authentic DNA that represented what we thought could be good ground for providing men, women, singles and families real connection within authentic mentoring relationships.
Since founding Fahrenheit: Real. Life. Mentoring, we’ve been able to effectively provide tools that help people connect on a heart level. What we always thought could be achieved when people dared to get involved in others lives we see happening.
Michael & Cristi Gerecke: Team Portugal
Michael and Cristi moved to Portugal in 2009 with their three children aged 5, 3 and 1. Coimbra quickly became home as they got to know families and made friends. Most days you can find them drinking coffee and hanging out in The Living Room, a cafe founded with the goal of building community and demonstrating God's love for the families and students in their community.
John & Shannon Irwin:
Team Oklahoma
John and Shannon have a passion for helping and building relationships with people. John was previously a Pastor of a church in Norman, OK and worked in church administration. He’s our part-time Executive Administrative Assistant. Shannon has been a 4th grade teacher in Norman for over 12 years, and absolutely loves it. They have been married for 29 years and have 3 amazing kids and one incredible daughter-in-law. Their favorite thing to do as a family is to play games and just be together.