After three years on campus, I’ve transitioned into a role in which I’ll be supporting two distinct departments within FOCUS: Alumni Engagement and Formative Enterprises.

As a missionary on campus, I was more or less oblivious to all the behind-the-scenes work that allows an organization like FOCUS to thrive and leave a lasting impact on those involved. I’m excited to take part in several projects that will create value for both current staff and alumni.

When I was a freshman at the University of Kansas, a senior in my fraternity stood up at a chapter meeting and shared with us how his life had been transformed by a relationship with the one true God through the person of Jesus. I remember bawling in private that night because I wanted so badly to know how I too could love, obey and defend the God whom, thanks to the witness of my parents and siblings, I came to believe in during my youth. The senior’s witness changed my life and led to conversion of my heart and the heart of my at-the-time girlfriend (now wife) Anne.

I was fortunate to have several faithful friends along the way that helped develop me as a person, especially in areas of faith and virtue. Entering into my senior year, I bumped into a FOCUS missionary on campus. Committed to my faith as a non-Catholic Christian, I wasn’t super interested in becoming friends with the guy.

Less than a calendar year later the same missionary stood behind me as my sponsor when I was received into the Catholic Church and was among the men standing next to me on my wedding day as I married the woman of my dreams over two years ago.

Anne and I, along with our two children, are grateful for the opportunity to be used by God in a similar way as to make an impact in the life of college students.

Saying yes to FOCUS means saying yes to relying upon the spiritual and financial support of mission partners to help make this mission possible. I’m currently working to invite people like yourself to join me in reaching students on the college campus.

Saint Teresa of Calcutta has been quoted saying, “Some give by going, others go by giving.” If you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know of the best way to reach you and I will schedule a time to meet. I’d be honored to share this mission with you.

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