Jacob Schroeder

“The only real sadness, the only real failure, the only great tragedy in life, is not to become a saint.”

– Leon Bloy

Where I serve

I am a first year missionary serving at The United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs! I am incredibly grateful to serve USAFA with three other incredible missionaries.  thumbnail image0 (1)

My Story

I was born in Hays, Kansas, and raised in Victoria, Kansas, where I attended Victoria Jr/Sr High School. After I graduated from Victoria, I attended Fort Hays State University, pursing a degree in business management. I was also recruited to play football for Fort Hays, which I did for the first two years of my college career. Within my first week on campus I was greeted by a FOCUS missionary and joined a bible study led by them shortly after. It was through this missionary (and a lot of trials) that I came to know my identity as a beloved son of God.

I began to grab at the graces God was giving me, wanting more and more of them. As I pursued my degree, I came to the conviction that it was even more important to pursue the Lord and share Him with others. I was able to lead several bible studies and lead two summer missions for the Salina Diocese (Totus Tuus and Prayer & Action). I applied to FOCUS my junior year. Unfortunately, due to how busy my senior year was, I was unable to be on mission part-time for FOCUS. I graduated in December of 2023 and was asked to begin the Young Adult Ministry for the Salina Diocese. The ministry took off great, but I still had a longing for mission to the lost on college campuses that I believed came from Christ. I re-applied in spring of 2025 and was accepted once again to be a FOCUS missionary, this time I followed through with my commitment.

College students are at a crucial time in their lives and often the choices they make will affect them for the rest of their lives. I want to serve the Lord and let Him use me to reach souls of the lost on campuses. I want to live a life of heroic virtue and encourage others to do the same. Lord give them the opportunities to come back to You, who on the cross said, “I Thirst.

“The whole world needs to hear two things with strength and power: “God loves you” and “I love you.” You must say it often to your friends. This world is not starving from a lack of money. It’s starving from a want of love.” – Mother Angelica

Your Impact

I want to thank you from the depths of my heart for choosing to support me and the mission of FOCUS! I am so honored to be partnered with you in fulfilling the great commission. Together, we will change the culture on campuses, directing the lost back to the Lord. Thank you for your generous Yes! Together, lets be saints!

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