Hey ya'll! As most of you know I am currently at home resting, catching up with friends and family, and working on a support system. I am really enjoying my time at home and I am learning a lot about resting and what it needs to look like for me in this season.
I am home until early August, then I go back to Youth With A Mission in Madison, Wisconsin. I will be signing on as a volunteer staff for two years! Now, just in case you’re not sure about what YWAM (Youth With A Mission) really is… here are a few facts!
- Youth With A Mission is an interdenominational, non-profit, Christian missionary organization.
- It is a global movement with the mission statement, “To know God and make Him known.”
- They currently work in more than 1,100 locations in over 180 countries, with a volunteer staff of over 18,000!
So as you can see, it is more than just Wisconsin. This organization is making a huge impact throughout the world! I am so excited to be a part of it! For the first six months, I will be a volunteer staff for the Fall DTS (Discipleship Training School) which is the school I just finished. I will be a part of leading a small group and mentoring a few students one-on-one. Ultimately I will be encouraging young people in finding their purpose/destiny and walking alongside of them in it! I will also be co-leading a trip overseas for the last 7 weeks of the DTS!
Then the next nine months I will be a student in a secondary school through YWAM called “Launchpad”. This is a leadership program that comes alongside of you and launches you into your calling!
What I believe God has asked me to do long-term is to start an organization that connects individuals/churches/businesses in the United States with orphanages overseas who need financial support to continue to run successfully. I don’t have all the details on what exactly that will look like, but I know that it is what God has called me to do! I’m so excited to get more clarity and direction from the Lord over the next two years in YWAM.
In order to be fully effective during my two years with YWAM, I need a support base of at least $500/month. Since it is a full-time volunteer position, I will be raising money for rent, food, conference fees, etc. This amount does not include airfare for overseas.
Would you be willing to pray about supporting me monthly and investing in what God wants to do in and through my life during my time in YWAM? If you are interested in supporting me monthly, or giving a one-time gift, please contact me so I can give you more information on different giving options. All donations can be tax-deductible and monthly support can be paused or canceled at any time. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you so much for reading! And thank you for your friendship and partnership in this journey! To God be the glory!
