“Everybody was so welcoming and so kind,” Zach recalls. “I found that everybody was very accepting. Everybody would answer your questions about the Bible. It was just a really good thing — something I needed to do for myself.” 

With a heart burdened for the lost and a deep longing to serve with unwavering faithfulness, Kristen returned from a missions season overseas forever changed.  Feeling the burden of the world's unmet needs, Kristen was ignited with an unwavering passion to share the gospel with those who had never experienced its hope. 

What started as a small yes, the Lord grew into something greater. As a busy parent, Sarah offers what she has, and the Lord is using her time to build something greater. Between navigating the art of naptimes and mastering the occasional meltdown, she makes service a steady heartbeat in the life of her family.

Tim has never been one to merely sit on the sidelines. He takes action, lends a hand, and it doesn’t take long to recognize his warm and humble spirit. Even as a public accountant, his quiet office and endless spreadsheets are a means of connecting with clients. He acts as a problem solver, helping others navigate financial roads they don’t understand. His mind may be filled with numbers, but his heart is for people.

Jen has experienced many ups and downs, but the biggest challenge was a few years ago. Looking back, Jen realizes that God prepared her to walk through that challenge and used it to grow her and her family’s faith.

At a young age, Cheryl was burdened with a secret she swore she’d take to the grave. God walked with her in small steps from this terrible experience to her life now, where she is able to talk about this hurt.

Mary placed her faith in Christ in March of 2023 and is really excited to celebrate Christmas this year because of how much more meaning it holds as a Christ follower.

Before knowing Christ, Christmas was always about gift-giving and presents—there was little emphasis on faith. But since trusting in Jesus this past February, Dylan has a new understanding of Jesus, his birth, and everything that means for him. The idea of Christmas really hits him differently now that faith has really become a part of who he is.