It is a great joy that the Lord has called me back to FOCUS. Six years ago, I stepped away after serving for three years at Northwestern State University. Since then, I have continued to lead Bible studies and disciple those in my life.

Over the past year, I’ve felt a growing desire to make evangelization not only something I do in my spare time, but a central part of my daily work. Through prayer and discernment, the Lord has made it clear that He is inviting me back into full-time mission.

I joined the FOCUS Alumni Team as the Community of Mission Operations Manager, supporting alumni as they live out their faith in their workplaces, parishes, and families.

I was born and raised Catholic, but it wasn’t until my freshman year of college that I truly learned I was created for a relationship with Christ. I also came to understand that through my baptism I am called to fulfill the Great Commission by going out and making disciples of all nations. A religious sister once told me, “You cannot take anything with you when you die. You can’t take your car, your house, or your most valuable possession. The only thing you can take with you are the people sitting next to you.” This truth changed my life.

Over the past three years, I have walked closely with one of my dear friends, Estefani, through her battle with cancer. She courageously carried this cross and was a powerful witness to the Lord’s love for everyone around her. In her final hours on earth, I had the opportunity to pray with her. In that moment, I was deeply convicted that the work of evangelization, helping others know they are loved by Christ and created to love Him, is one of the greatest gifts we can offer. We were not made for this world alone, but for eternal life with our Heavenly Father.

It is a great honor to have the opportunity to help students and missionary alumni step into lifelong mission wherever the Lord calls them.

When I answered the call to return to FOCUS, I made the decision to rely on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners. I have the privilege of placing full trust in God by fundraising my entire salary. St. Francis Xavier once said, “Some give by going, others go by giving. Without both, there is no mission.” I invite you to join me in this mission through your generosity. I would love to connect with you, whether in person or over the phone. It would be an honor to share more about this mission with you.