Tessa Gatewood

Hello! My name’s Tessa. I’m a FOCUS missionary.

“See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.”

1 John 3:1

Where I serve

I was honored to serve my first semester with FOCUS at the University of Nebraska at Kearney while finishing classes. The Lord has now called me on a new adventure to serve at the University of Delaware! I am excited to walk alongside college students in this journey to Heaven! The Lord is never outdone in generosity, and I hope to share more with you about the graces he continues to pour out.

My Story

Through the witness of FOCUS missionaries on my campus, I was introduced to the reality that we are made for personal relationship with the Lord. Through simple invitations, I began living a life filled with a joy never before experienced. Joy that flowed from a life lived with Christ. My college journey has been full of adventure which continually draws me deeper into the heart of Jesus. With the simplicity of others saying ‘yes’ to God’s call for them, I have been lead to where I am today. I hope that in my ‘yes’, I will be a vessel for the truth and mercy of the Lord to others. I would love to share more of my story with you!

Your Impact

The college campus is a place where young people will be formed and make decisions that will guide the rest of their life. In order for us to be radically available for these men and women we as FOCUS missionaries have the opportunity to fundraise 100% of our salary. This is a very unique opportunity to have many other individuals participating in this work alongside myself. The most fulfilling investment in the world with the “return” being that of transforming the life of an individual for all eternity. Through monthly gifts from individuals like yourself we can change the world and the culture of the college campus. No one can do this work alone and I invite you to join me on campus at the University of Nebraska at Kearney through your prayers and financial support.

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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