I grew up in Merrill, Wisconsin where I received most of my childhood education at a Lutheran school and church. While I am thankful for the seeds of faith and Christian truth I received during this time, I was quickly caught up by the many temptations offered by the world during my adolescent years, causing me to drift from my faith entirely.

During my early years of college I began to truly notice and feel the hole left in my life that I had dug for myself by rejecting a relationship with God. During my junior year of college at UW-Stevens Point, at the invite of a friend, I began attending some campus ministry events and Bible studies. By my encounter with God through this experience, I began to thirst deeper for the truth and love He wanted to offer me. Through this pursuit, I eventually decided to convert to the Catholic faith. I began to attend events and hang out at my Newman Center, where I was warmly welcomed by the community of students and the FOCUS missionaries there.

Joining the Catholic Church was by far the greatest and most important decision I’ve ever made. The year I became Catholic and the following year I spent being involved at my Newman Center being discipled and leading others in Bible studies and discipleship were the most transformative years of my life. As a missionary, I can think of no greater gift than to help transform the lives of other students on campus by walking alongside them in their faith.

By answering the call to be a FOCUS missionary, I have placed myself completely in the hands of God’s Providence by relying on the generosity and support of others. If you are interested in supporting me, please reach out and let me know the best way to contact you. I would be thrilled to invite you to share in my mission to win souls for the Kingdom of God!