Brynn Paumen

“There is nothing impossible to God.”

-St. Rita of Cascia

Where I serve

God has called me to serve at the University of Nebraska Omaha this school year- Go Mavericks! Jesus has transformed my life and has given me newfound hope and joy when I used to be reliant on the things of this world. In serving with FOCUS, I only hope to be a vessel for the Lord to work in and through me as I encounter the women of UNO. Read below to see why I said yes to serving with FOCUS!

Meet the team! Kyler, Alexis, Jacob, Ryan, Sophie, and Madison 🙂

My Story

Growing up in a Catholic home, I learned about God but I did not know how to have relationship with Him. After getting confirmed in the Catholic church, my priorities were focused on becoming the best athlete I could be- which allowed me to play collegiate volleyball at a nationally ranked program. However, soon I found myself on the bench my first two seasons and fell into the belief that I had no value. Fast forward to 2020, the combination of the pandemic and the loss of one of the most influential people in my life led me to fall into a season of great emptiness. My soul began to hunger for something deep and meaningful but I didn’t know what that was. As it turned out it wasn’t a “what” but a “who.” Jesus! Through the encounter of a FOCUS missionary who met me where I was at in life and became an authentic friend, I began to thirst for the life she modeled- one with Christ at the center.

Your Impact

Together, we can work against the ever-present spiritual battle for souls that is happening every day on college campuses.

You are giving faith, hope, and love to sons and daughters who were lost like I was.

Please feel free to reach out if you have prayer requests or if you would like to support me on mission!

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Host	Retreat Type	Start Date	End Date
Tulane University	Way of the Disciple	09/05/24	09/07/24
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Sanctifier	09/13/24	09/15/24
Parish Outreach	The Father’s House	09/16/24	09/18/24
Kansas State University	The Father’s House	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of Delaware	Rec	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of South Carolina – Columbia	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24
St. Francis University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Nicholls State University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Northwestern State University	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
University of Memphis	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
Ohio State University	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
University of Dallas	The Sanctifier	10/24/24	10/26/24
Central Connecticut State University	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Universidad de Monterrey	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
California State University – Fullerton	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Sts. Anne and Joaquim, Fargo, ND	Way of the Disciple	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Krems	Men’s	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Mary	The Father’s House	11/08/24	11/10/24
DePauw University	Rec	11/08/24	11/10/24
Philanthropy Engagement	Way of the Disciple	11/15/24	11/17/24
University of Passau	Rec	11/21/24	11/23/24
Texas A&M University	The Sanctifier	02/07/25	02/09/25
FOCUS Greek Southeast	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Midwest	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
Worcester Polytechnic Institute	The Sanctifier	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Southwest	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
Wayne State University	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
University of Illinois-Chicago	The Sanctifier	02/21/25	02/23/25
Queens College of the City University of New York	The Father’s House	03/07/25	03/09/25
Nicholls State University	Way of the Disciple	03/07/25	03/09/25
Grand Valley State University	The Father’s House	03/28/25	03/30/25
University of Northern Iowa	Way of the Disciple	04/03/25	04/05/25
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Father’s House	04/04/25	04/06/25
Arizona State University	Men’s	02/07/25	02/09/25
University of Nebraska at Kearney	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24