What is your ministry?
I am pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree with the purpose of serving patients diagnosed with incurable diseases to find peace in a relationship with Jesus.
When did you trust Christ?
When I was 16, I watched those 70's movies depicting the apocalypse and life after the Rapture. It scared me. Not much changed, though, until I turned 18 and went away to a Bible college. Then, I began understanding God's character and Jesus' finished work in salvation and sanctification. That's when I fell in love with Jesus and His grace and decided I wanted to serve Him for the rest of my life.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
Bible college was the most crucial moment; my advisor and professors as well as other great believers who became my best friends had a significant influence on my faith. Spending one year in Central Asia as an English teacher/undercover missionary was another big defining moment. My mother's death also had a big impact on my Christian walk. Currently, my nursing career plays a big role as well.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
The Forum is why I have decided to pursue a Doctor of Ministry degree. I am eager to return to the Forum to receive more guidance from God through the amazing people I meet there every year.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
I started interpreting English at church when I was a teenager, which is also when I led our youth group events. At Bible college, I led the student missions connection activities. Before, during, and after being a missionary, I had quite a few presentations at church. After turning 30, I decided I didn't want to be in the spotlight so much anymore. At the moment, I have no leadership roles. I'm content to live a life outside the spotlight.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
My cancer patients have perhaps just this one short window in time to hear about the love of Jesus. If I don't know how to share the gospel, they may miss the opportunity to surrender to Christ. I hope that is motivation enough for others to support my ministry as it is for me.
