Jillian Dacey

“Life with Christ is a Wonderful Adventure”

Pope St John Paul II

Where I serve

I am thrilled to share that the Lord has called me to serve students at Clemson University! Go Tigers!

My Story

When I began my time at Belmont University, I was holding Jesus at arm’s length. I placed my identity in academics, relationships, and the opinions of others—constantly striving for perfection and weighed down by fear of judgment, anxiety, and people-pleasing.

But everything began to change when I encountered the FOCUS missionaries on campus. Their intentional friendship, authentic witness, and invitation into a Christ-centered community helped me encounter the Lord in a personal and transformative way. For the first time, I began to understand my identity not as something to earn or prove, but as a beloved daughter of God—loved just as I was.

That realization brought a peace and joy I had never known. I began to live more freely, embracing the unique gifts God gave me and stepping into who He created me to be.

After experiencing the fruit of being pursued, known, and spiritually formed, I felt a deep desire to do the same for others—especially freshman girls like I once was: searching for community, meaning, and love. Through leading Bible studies and investing in personal friendships at Belmont, I felt a call to continue serving this mission full time.

Though becoming a missionary was not part of my original plan, I felt the Lord inviting me to use the gifts He’s given me to serve His Church. Now, I am joyfully answering that call as a FOCUS missionary—committed to walking with college students during one of the most pivotal times in their lives, and helping them discover the freedom, identity, and love found only in Christ.

Your Impact

My call to FOCUS has given me the unique opportunity to trust the Lord and be fully relient on the support of others. With the help of your financial and spiritual support we can go on mission together to encounter students and invite them into deeper relationship with Christ at one of the most pivotal times in their lives. If you are interested in partnering with me, I would be honored to share more about what we will be doing on campus. Please do not hesitate to reach out and know you are in my prayers.

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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