Hello mission family! I’m excited to share that I will be serving as a FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) missionary at the University of Kentucky! This mission is centered on sharing the hope and love of Jesus Christ with college students through authentic friendship, Bible studies, and intentional discipleship. Getting to serve at UK is exciting for me and many of my mission partners on a personal level since many of us are from Kentucky with many connections to this university. I feel incredibly blessed and humbled by the opportunity to walk with UK students in their faith journeys, inviting others into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ and equipping them to become missionary disciples themselves.

I have always associated myself with the Catholic Church, but it wasn’t until college that I discovered the truth, beauty, and goodness of Catholicism, as well as the profound love Christ has for me. FOCUS was the reason my heart was able to truly encounter Christ for the first time and enter into an abiding relationship with Him. The call to missionary discipleship was irresistible, and I found myself applying to be a FOCUS missionary my senior year of college with a desire to show other college students the fulfilling life they were meant to live.

For the last three years, I’ve served the students of Baylor University in the heart of Texas. It was a transformative experience getting to serve there, and the people I encountered will forever hold a special place in my heart. This year, I will be moving closer to home to serve the 30,000 students attending the University of Kentucky.

Serving as a FOCUS missionary at UK is a unique opportunity to bring the light of Christ to a vibrant and diverse campus community. Amid the energy of SEC college life in Lexington, my missionary team will be building intentional relationships with students, walking with them in faith through Bible studies, discipleship, and everyday encounters. I love being a part of this mission because I believe FOCUS missionaries are a joyful witness to the Catholic Church and serve as a bright light in the darkness. Becoming a missionary was my greatest desire senior year, and this dream continues to be a reality!

Our mission statement is “to know Jesus Christ and fulfill His Great Commission.” We want to launch young people into lifelong mission for Christ and His Church! FOCUS recognizes that young people, particularly college students, are the most at risk of leaving their faith and living a lifestyle that leaves them empty, broken, and unfulfilled. It is the mission of FOCUS to strengthen students in their faith and invite them into a lifestyle that is righteous and fulfilling through their encounters with FOCUS missionaries like myself.

When I answered 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. It’s a blessing to seek out more people to partner with me so I can serve the students at UK to the best of my ability. If you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know the best way to reach you; I would love to schedule a meeting with you to share more about our mission. I’d be honored to invite you to be a part of my mission family so we can bring Jesus Christ to every college student at the University of Kentucky and ultimately the entire world! Go Wildcats!

Please contact me at (859) 444-2925 or by emailing [email protected]