Katie Furrer

We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures; we are the sum of the Father’s love for us and our real capacity to become the image of His Son, Jesus. – Pope Saint John Paul II

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Where I serve

I am currently serving my third year as a campus missionary at the University of Minnesota – Duluth!

My Story

Throughout my time in college, Jesus revealed Himself to me in a way that has changed my life. This change within me has convicted me even more of the reality spoken in John 10:10, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly,” and I want to share that abundance with those around me.

We live in a world that is defined by earning: love, money, accolades. Up until graduating high school, I fell victim to this narrative, believing that the only way to move forward in life was to be better than the girl next to me. I lived as a slave to “success” for quite some time, until I was met face to face with a Father whose only desire was to love me where I was, as I was. Oh, to live in the freedom of a daughter after all those years! It was through the encouragement of my FOCUS Bible study leader that led me to begin praying every day, diving into the Scriptures, and choosing to live out of my identity and not my ability.

Jesus tells us in the Gospel of John, “this is eternal life, that they should know You, the one true God, and the one whom You sent, Christ Jesus.” I was one way, then I encountered Jesus, and now I am made new, living in the joy of the Gospel. This joy is unparalleled, so I can’t help but respond!

In the end, I hope that every young women who steps foot on a college campus might know her worth and identity as a daughter, even when the world seems to be telling her otherwise, all through a personal relationship with the Father and authentic friendship.

Your Impact

I cannot be on this mission alone. It is through spiritual and financial support from mission partners that I am able to share the love of Christ with those who most need to hear it. This is where you come in! If you are interested in learning about how you can join me on mission, or you just want to know what a missionary does on campus, I’d love to talk with you! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me via phone or email to hear more – it would be an honor to share with you!

“Some give by going to the missions. Others go by giving to the missions. Without both, there are no missions.” -Pope Saint John Paul II

Please reach out anytime! [email protected] | 314-885-4813

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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