Where I Am, Where I'm Going, Where I've Been
Where I Am
In August 2022 I was invited to go on a short term trip to Romania with my church. This was the shortest trip I've ever been on and yet some of the most impactful few days of my life. Working with a local pastor and pouring into Gen Z in Romania was an absolute joy. I knew the second I stepped out of the plane, that the Lord was calling me back for an extended period of time.
A year later I am back living in Romania for 3 months.
Working with the same pastor, his family, and their church. Helping with youth ministry, kids ministry, english classes, and any other ways they ask me to serve. It has been an incredible time of redemption for me when it comes to missions.
Pictured: Pastor Addy, Simona, and their kids, Mark and Aida
The amazing family I am working with.
Where I'm Going
South Carolina
I will be headed back to spend my time in the Upstate of South Carolina.
Working as a leader for middle and high school students. Getting to walk alongside them as they navigate life if one of the greatest honors. I didn't know how much I loved youth ministry until working with these students and I sure have missed it. I have the best community and friends, who push me to look more like Christ. Grateful is an understatement.
Where I've Been
A quick glimpse into my life as a missionary outside of the United States.
Romania
September 2019 - December 2019
The first country I ever went to outside of the US. A time of growth that came from stepping outside of my comfort and pushing through hard things.
Guatemala
December 2019 - March 2020
Where my heart fell in love with missions. It was here that I realized what serving really meant and said yes to long term missions wherever God asked me to go.
Ecuador
March 2020 - March 2020
A short time spent here with some of the most incredible people I have ever met. Just two weeks in my squad got pulled off the field due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
Guatemala
January 2021 - January 2022
I returned to be trained even further as a long term missionary. Gaining experience leading short term teams, discipling students, and working with multiple ministries.
Romania
Short Term - August 2022
In August 2022 I was invited to go on a short term trip to Romania with my church. At 9 days long, this was the shortest trip I've ever been on and yet some of the most impactful few days of my life. Working with a local pastor and pouring into Gen Z in Romania was an absolute joy.