I am a 23 year old missionary! Volunteering in Ukraine in 2016, opened my eyes to the needs of this world. Since that trip, I have staffed and co-led a YWAM Dance team to Taiwan. Now I've answered God’s call to return to Ukraine! Their country has experienced so much heartache over the past few years and they need the love of Jesus more than ever. I have found a new meaning to the word "successful". The amount of lost people in this world is staggering. If I have the privilege to help the lost and needy, that is success. You too have that opportunity - join me in this adventure!

The summer of 2015 I was planning on attending college in the Fall,

teaching dance classes, and co-leading youth at my church. Yet, God

had/has a different plan!

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After one church service, I purchased a book from an incredible guest speaker. When I saw his faith and deep relationship with God, I thought, "Wow, I want that kind of faith!". In his book, I read about how a Discipleship Training School (DTS) at Youth with a Mission (YWAM) changed his life. That night I hurried home to research their DTS program. I watched a promotional video, and I started to cry. I felt an unction from the Holy Spirit just telling me to “go”. God spoke to my heart saying that my plans were not His plans. He told me to release my future aspirations, goals, and dreams and to exchange them for His! Excited about my new path, I began to research different DTS programs and bases from all over the world. 

 

After countless prayers and wise counsel, I felt a strong urge to attend a Discipleship Training School with a Dance focus in Lakeside, Montana. In my DTS, I experienced an extensive training process to develop character and a deeper intimacy with God. I grew in the talents and gifts God has given me for use on the mission field. The last two months, we applied what we had learned on an extensive cross-cultural excursion to spread the Gospel in the country of Ukraine. Learn more about my outreach to Ukraine               

 

After my DTS, I was asked to staff a program called Summer of Dance. Summer of Dance was a two month program. It was very similar to a DTS yet shorter. One month of lecture phase in MT and one month outreach phase in Taiwan. During the lecture phase, I taught dance classes weekly, choreographed dances for outreach, led a small group, and mentored three girls in weekly discipleship. Then we, five staff and 18 students, ventured off to Taiwan for a one month outreach to spread the gospel. There we led two camps. One for children ages 4-16 and another for ages 16-22.  The rest of the outreach we worked with local ministries, performed dances accompanied by testimonies, and built relationships. Learn more about my outreach to Taiwan                        

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Now what's next? I am living in Ukraine! My eyes have seen and my ears have heard the cry of the lost and I cannot ignore them. I am beyond excited and privileged to lay aside this time of my life and commit it to sharing the Gospel with others who need it so desperately. Learn more about my current chapter-            

 

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