Theodore Schauer

Hi! I am Teddy Schauer. I serve at the University of Minnesota Duluth as a first year missionary!

I am excited to meet you!

Where I serve

God has called me to serve the hearts of college students, and I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been assigned by FOCUS to the University of Minnesota Duluth—go Bulldogs! At UMD, I’ll be sharing the life-changing message of the Gospel by leading Bible studies, building authentic relationships, and walking alongside students in their faith journeys at the Newman Center and beyond.

Jesus has transformed my life in incredible ways, and I would be honored to share my story with you!

My Story

I’ve been incredibly blessed by my time at North Dakota State University, where I began college after serving several years full time in the North Dakota Air National Guard. During my military service, my Catholic faith weakened. I was doing the bare minimum—going through the motions without a real relationship with Jesus. I was surrounded by people who lived only for the weekend, chasing joy in all the wrong places.

Everything changed during my first semester at NDSU when I found a home at the Newman Center. It was there—through the presence of FOCUS missionaries, genuine Christ-centered friendships, and the support of the Newman staff—that I encountered the love of Jesus in a personal way. Time spent in the chapel, on retreats, and at conferences helped me grow in faith and discover true joy.

Now, as a missionary, I desire to bring that same hope to others. My life has been transformed by Christ, and my deepest desire is to help lead students into a life-changing relationship with Him.

Your Impact

In saying yes to being full-time missionary to advance the Gospel on the college camps I made the decision to rely on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners. It is only through your generosity, I am able to serve Our Lord in this mission that is crucial for the Church. Through others generosity, I have been shown the Father’s providence for this mission. If you want to support me, please reach out! I would love to connect with you and talk more.

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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