Elias Whaley

“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

Romans 10:15

Where I serve

I am Elias! I have been called to serve at the University of Western Washington in Bellingham, WA! I will be serving alongside three other awesome missionaries! I am pumped to be walking with the students there and I would love to meet you as well!

My Story

I was raised Catholic in a town called Brookings, South Dakota. Growing up I didn’t think faith was important and as I got older it faded from my life completely.

After high school I moved to Atlanta, Georgia to pursue an acting career. This dream fell apart due to strikes happening within the film Industry and I was forced to come back home.

I had built up acting as the god of my life. I thought it was the only thing that could bring me joy and fulfillment in life and I had aimed all my efforts at it. When it came crashing down, I felt like my life had no purpose. It was around this time of searching for meaning that I met Jesus and started my journey with him. That was in 2022. Ever since then I have had a growing desire to share Christ with as many people as I could.

I met the FOCUS Missionaries at the college in my hometown. I saw their mission and the way they were able to interact with students and the impact they were having on the students. I knew I wanted to live mission, but I didn’t think I was called to join FOCUS. I fought it for a good while, but after a couple months of God pushing me in the direction of FOCUS, I realized it was something He wanted me to do. Saying yes to that call was the best decision I’ve ever made!

The formation I have received being a FOCUS Missionary is truly priceless and I feel more equipped than ever to live life long mission.

Your Impact

Being a FOCUS Missionary, I have the privilege of sharing in this mission with others through their prayerful and financial support! Some people give by going on mission and others go by giving to mission. Without supporters there is no mission, so I eagerly ask your hand in allowing me to devote my time to leading students in bible studies, putting on retreats, and by the grace of God, build genuine relationships with students. All of this with the goal of bringing them closer to Jesus Christ!

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