We encounter God in an intimate relationship through daily prayer, the sacraments and the Scriptures.
“You have never met a mere mortal . . . Next to the Blessed Sacrament itself, your neighbor is the holiest object presented to your senses”
-C.S. Lewis
After two fruitful years on campus (UNO & UMD), my heart was especially moved by watching chaplains, missionaries (myself included), and college students encounter Christ in the poor through mission trips. I am honored to now be working for the Focus Missions Department, helping coach missionaries as they lead trips with their students.
Here is a glimpse of moments from the mission trip to Argentina.
I am so grateful for the witness of faith my parents exemplified growing up. But then, life came at me fast and hard. My freshman year of college was difficult, and one night I found myself in a my college chapel seeking the only person who could truly satisfy me.
In John 5:6 Jesus asks the question, “Do you want to be well?”
Though hesitant at first, after encountering that question I began to seek Jesus more consistently through prayer, the sacraments, and virtuous friendships. As I have come to know the truth that Jesus wants us not only to be well, but to live abundantly (John 10:10), I deeply desire to share that truth with others!
As I step into the role of missions coach, the desire to invite others into Christ’s abundant life has only become stronger. Through coaching missionaries to direct mission trips for their campuses, we will be able to invite students into the joy of serving even the poorest of our brothers and sisters, recognizing within one another the infinite desire to “be well” and live abundantly.
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. I’ve been blessed with the most amazing people who have journeyed with me as I serve on college campuses.
If you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know of the best way to reach you and I will schedule an appointment. I’d be honored to share this mission with you.
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We encounter God in an intimate relationship through daily prayer, the sacraments and the Scriptures.
By building genuine friendships, we meet students on a deeper level.
We teach students how to share the gospel, who in turn teach other students how to pass it on.