Chase Porter

Hello, my name is chase – I am a FOCUS Missionary.

“The grass withers and the flowers fall,
but the word of our LORD endures forever.” Isaiah 40:8

Where I serve

I am currently at the University of Iowa where I split time as a missionary and a student. Upon Graduation in December, I will be off to another campus where I will serve full time. Here is my team! (Left to Right) Grace, Natalie, Caitlin, Kobe, Me, Colin, Matt, and Evan. Go Hawks!

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My Story

I entered college without much of a relationship with Christ and with a surface level knowledge of the faith. I did not have an identity of who I was or who I wanted to be, but I had a want for something more and yearned for a greater purpose. A FOCUS Missionary met me at this place and walked with me. I learned how to pray, to understand the teachings of Christ, and an understanding that I am a son of God with a purpose to get to heaven. I have found incredible peace, joy, and purpose in this relationship with Christ. Now, I hope to help others to encounter the lord and his gifts through my work as a sharer of the gospel.

“He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.’”

– Mark 16:15

Your Impact

Come on Mission with Me!

When I said yes to the call to join FOCUS, I made the decision to rely on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners to help me through this mission. Just like the apostles of Christ, I will be trusting in God and relying on the financial and spiritual support of people in my community. If you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know of the best way to reach you and I will schedule an appointment. I would be honored to share my mission with you.

I would love to connect and tell you more about my mission – feel free to call me at 563-639-8223 or email me at [email protected]

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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