Taryn Lanham

“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love.”

-St. Francis of Assisi

Where I serve

I am beyond blessed and excited to be serving at Northwestern State University with the most amazing people!

My Story

When I first got to the University of Kentucky, I had a plan for every step of my life and believed my purpose would be found in my grades and the career I hoped to build. For a long time, I tried to keep my faith in the background while I focused on my own plans. Yet, the more I pursued what I thought would fulfill me, the more I realized something was missing. It wasn’t until I began leading my own Bible study that I discovered the joy and purpose I had been searching for all along. I had found the love of my Father. Leading these women gave me the incredible privilege of seeing Jesus transform lives right in front of me. I got to watch them grow in their relationship with Jesus and with one another. Seeing God at work in their lives and watching them come to know themselves as beloved daughters of Christ filled my heart with a deep and lasting joy.

It was through each one of these girls that I felt God touch my heart in such a special way. He gave me a purpose in Him and invited me to be a part of something much bigger than myself. I am forever blessed that God chose me to see His Kingdom grow as more students come to know Jesus, follow Him wholeheartedly, and invite others to do the same.

Your Impact

When I answered God’s call to become a missionary, I also answered His call to rely fully on the spiritual and financial support of each one of my mission partners. Every opportunity I have to share the love of Jesus with a student is possible because of you and your yes to come alongside me through prayer and financial support. When you give, you’re not only supporting me, but you are becoming part of the story of what God is doing on campus. I am so grateful for the people who choose to walk alongside me, and if you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know the best way to reach you and I will schedule an appointment. I would be honored to share this mission with you! You can email me at [email protected].

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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