Daniel McKearn

“After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God.” (Luke 8:1)

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Where I serve

My first year as a missionary I will be serving at the University of Toledo in Ohio. Here is my team, Go Rockets!! TEAM TOLEDO

My Story

Although I was raised in and knew of the faith, I didn’t fully understand how to live it out in my life. I always thought that simply “doing” things for God—going to church, praying when I felt like it, and occasionally reading my Bible—was enough. However, things began to change when I met a FOCUS missionary during my later years at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. I sensed a higher calling and longed for an authentic connection through community and with Christ, but I didn’t know how to navigate that.

During my college career, I was heavily involved in student government while also serving in the Armed Forces. As President of the Student Body and a Sergeant in the Marine Corps Reserves, my life, and ultimately my faith, were tested in many ways. However, by surrounding myself with good people who encouraged me to challenge myself spiritually, I stayed on the path of righteousness and found my community. This ultimately led me to give back to those who showed me what it truly means to know, love, and serve God.

Through my connection with a FOCUS missionary, I rekindled my love for Christ and yearned to be in a deeper relationship with Him. My history of challenging myself in life decisions has shown me that college campuses need missionaries who desire to transform students’ lives for the better, just as mine was transformed.

Your Impact

Faith often takes a backseat during the early years of college. The newfound freedom, new community, and absence of parental control that come with becoming a freshman often lead to living for the weekend or chasing fleeting pleasures.

Through your partnership with me on mission your spiritual and financial contribution will help me go out and “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). To help share the gospel and invite others to grow in authentic friendship to truly transform the lives of students in college, for a lifetime out of college.

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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