HER Story

Native of: Marion (Crittenden County).

Education: I graduated two years ago from UCA with a bachelor’s in communication sciences and disorders. 

WORK LIFE: Chi Alpha Campus Ministries missionary at UCA. 

Parents: Mike and Beth Tolleson who still live in Marion. They also graduated from Marion High School and UCA.

Community activities: Volunteering for anything and everything at UCA. We love attending UCA sporting events, especially softball games and XCTF meets. 

Church activities: We attend The Church Alive. My husband and I lead discipleship groups, mentor college students and lead mission trips stateside and overseas.

How would you describe yourself: Chill, peaceful and down-to-earth? I’m resolved to go for what is good or what I think God is calling me to do.

What is your motto: Trust God from the bottom of your heart, don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go. He’s the one who will keep you on track. Don’t assume you know it all. 

What do you enjoy most about living in the 501: What I enjoy most about living here are all the unique communities that are individually built around Arkansas’ natural beauties.

HIS Story

Native of: Fort Worth, Texas. 

Where did you grow up: Keller, Texas.

Education: I am a graduate of UCA. 

Work life: I am a campus missionary working for Chi Alpha Campus Ministries at the UCA. 

Parents: Terry (Dad) and Jaysen (Mom) Pollum. They live in Keller. 

Community activities: The nature of our work allows us to be very invested in the community. These include, but are not limited to, working with the homeless, serving food and packaging gifts for the holidays. 

Church activities: We attend The Church Alive, as well as being a part of our small and large group gatherings with Chi Alpha Campus Ministries. 

Hobbies/special interests: I love to run, read wholesome fiction books and write short stories.

How would you describe yourself: 

Even-tempered (generally speaking), joyful, hard-working and passionate! 

What is one thing people don’t know about you: Growing up, I played ice hockey as a goalie – in Texas!

Most enjoyed weekend activity: 

I love going on a long run at Burns Park in Little Rock. I feel close to God as I run through the beautiful scenery. Then, afterwards, I enjoy a nice coffee date with my wife at one of the local shops in Little Rock. 

What is your motto: When I’m struggling to hear truth in my life and all I’m hearing is the opinions of people, this is what I imagine Jesus saying to me: “I’m proud of you.” 

What do you enjoy most about living in the 501: 

I thoroughly enjoy the community. First, my campus ministry family (God has used them to change my life) and the people I meet on a day-to-day basis. They are very kind, friendly and genuine here. It’s hard to want to leave!