about us

{ our family }

I was born in Palatine, IL (a northwest suburb of Chicago) and grew up there until I left for college at Miami University in the fall of 2000. I grew up in a great and loving family but had never understood the central message of Christianity until I went to the high school youth group at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL. It was then, my senior year of high school, that I heard the gospel and that Jesus Christ had died for my sins and that I could have a personal relationship with Him if I responded to His invitation that is extended to each and every person in the world.
At Miami University I pursued a degree in Secondary Education with a focus in social studies; I also minored in history and political science. It was in college though that my relationship with God really took off. Through the staff and students involved with Campus Crusade I began to learn how to walk with Christ in my everyday life. As this happened my desire to serve others and tell them about Christ grew.
I began to get involved as a student leader, my sophomore year, through leading Bible studies on campus and meeting regularly with friends and other students to help them grow in their relationship with Christ as well as helping them tell others about knowing God personally too. It is my joy now to continue to serve the Lord in full-time ministry for Campus Crusade with my beautiful wife Kristen at our Alma Mater, Miami University in Southwest Ohio. Go Redhawks!

I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. My parents, Greg and Lynn House, are strong Christians and I grew up attending church, as my parents were a part of leading the high school ministry there. I came to know Jesus through a conversation with my mom when I was very little. My dad passed away from brain cancer when I was 13 years old. It was through this experience that my relationship with Jesus began to grow. It was a huge trial for me and my family, yet it deepened and strengthened my faith.
I attended Miami University of Ohio and graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts: Studio Art/Photography. I first got involved with CCC my freshman year. I knew Miami had CCC and decided before going to college that I wanted to be involved since my parents had been when they were in college at Purdue. Right away I joined a Bible study and attended retreats and conferences. Soon after I began to start leading Bible studies and being more involved as a student leader in the movement. I am so thankful for my involvement with CCC and hope to be a blessing to others as they were to me!

We are missionaries with Campus Crusade for Christ-- a part of the Campus Ministry of CCC, working with college students at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Our decision to join staff was a fairly easy one. We both fell in love with the ministry as we saw God use it in our lives as we were involved as students at Miami. Our desire is to see every college student know someone who truly follows Jesus Christ! Our heart is to give every student the opportunity to say “yes” to a personal relationship with Jesus. Not only do we hope to reach the students at Miami University, but all over the world!!
We were married July 10, 2005 in Cincinnati, Ohio! It has been a blessing to be able to serve the Lord together as a married couple! We met Kristen’s freshman year, Scott’s junior year, at Miami during one of Campus Crusade’s spring break trips and we’re married Kristen’s senior year as Scott was an intern. It was a wonderful first year of marriage! We joined staff with CCC in the summer of 2006, after Kristen had graduated college. And we are excited about our new addition to our family on September 7, Westin Alan Ebsen! As a family, our heart is to be able to be a part of what God is doing overseas! We look forward to serving the Lord wherever He may call us!

Anniversary
July 10, 2005

Birthdays
Scott: September 15
Kristen: November 28
Westin: September 7

*Baby due June 22, 2012

{ a few of our favorite things }

Kristen

my favorite books

Distinctives (Vaughan Roberts)

God’s Big Picture (Vaughan Roberts)

Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ (John Piper)

my favorite foods

Pizza, Chicago style

Sweedish fish

Curry

my favorite destinations

Maine

Rome, Italy

Chicago

Spain

my favorite things to do

soccer

ultimate frisbee

basketball

read good books

my favorite games

the name game

buckwild

settlers of catan

apples to apples

my favorite movies

Borne series

Oceans 12

Fever Pitch

Gladiator

my favorite tv shows

ESPN

No Reservations

BBC world news

Little People Big World

House Hunters International

my favorite sport teams

Boston Red Sox

Chicago White Sox

Boston Celtics
Chicago Bulls

New England Patriots

Chicago Bears

my favorite books

Faith is not a Feeling (Ney Bailey)

Cold Tangerines (Shauna Neiquist)

Distinctives (Vaughan Roberts)

Good to Great in God’s Eyes (Chip Ingram)

Jesus Storybook Bible (Sally Lloyd-Jones)

Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World

(Joanna Weaver)

my favorite foods

Italian- Carbonara, Arrabiata, Tiramisu

Thai- pad thai

Indian- Tikki Masala

anything chocolate (preferably European

chocolate)

my favorite destinations

Rome, Italy

Liverpool, England

Chicago, IL

San Diego, CA

Bar Harbor, ME

Boston, MA

my favorite things to do

hang out in coffee shops

decorate

travel

shop- find deals

entertain

photography

my favorite games

Apples to Apples

Phase 10

my favorite movies

Prince Caspian

The Holiday

About a boy

my favorite tv shows

House Hunters International

No Reservations

my favorite sport teams

whatever Scott likes :)

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I was born in Fairfield, Ohio on September 7, 2010 at 9:49 pm. I was 8 lbs 2 oz and 21 1/2 inches long. My parents couldn’t wait to meet me! I was a week late, but I came at the perfect time. I love that my birthday is in September just like my Daddy. My parents chose Westin just because they liked it-- but, it is also inspired from Isaiah 43 as their prayer for my life. My middle name is Alan, named after my Grandpa, Greg Alan House (1955-1997). They call me Westin, Wes & sometimes “Dubs” as a fun nickname (read more about my name on Mommy’s blog here). You can also read all about my birth story on Mommy’s blog. She also likes to take lots of photos of me, so check them out on our website here!

my favorite books

Jesus Storybook Bible (Sally Lloyd-Jones)

Goodnight Moon

Goodnight Chicago

my favorite foods

blueberries

pears

my favorite things

dancing

listening to music

eating

cuddling

climbing

hide-and-seek

taking walks

my favorite sport teams

whatever Daddy likes :)