I was blessed to have Christian parents and hear the Gospel from a young age. My parents were missionaries and I got saved when I was 5 years old. I don’t recall the exact date, but I know it was in December of 1993, because it was a highlight in my parent’s prayer letter that year. One night after church, I told my Mom I needed to be saved, and  I remember clearly her walking me through the plan of salvation. Those verses, many of which I had already memorized, seemed clearer and more special that evening as she showed me them from the Bible. I trusted Jesus Christ as my Savior that night. My Mom shared with me after I prayed that the angels in Heaven were rejoicing about my salvation, and even as a 5 year old, I can remember the joy that I experienced knowing I was on my way to Heaven.

In 2001, I was 13 years old when the Lord used the ministry of Bible camp to get ahold of my heart concerning surrender. The theme that year was “Stand in the Gap” and it was about missions and the need for laborers. I went forward on the final night and told God that I would go anywhere he wanted me to go and do anything He wanted me to do. The Lord brought Stephen and me together in Bible College and it has been a privilege to serve God together. I’m thankful for the opportunity to support him in this calling. Being raised in Brazil as a missionary kid exposed me to the great needs and the wonderful rewards of ministry. I am excited to follow the Lord in this next chapter!