MINISTRY FOCUS: Marissa is a second-year student at Vanguard Bible College working on a Theology After-Degree with a Minor in Intercultural Ministry. In Summer 2024, she will embark on a 3 month internship to a sensitive context in Southeast Asia. There, she plans to partner with a local church, which has a vision to grow the national Church in the country through evangelism and discipleship of young leaders including post-secondary students. During her internship, she will learn the local culture and language and support the ministry through ESL-tutoring, discipleship, pastoral care, and in other ways as the Spirit leads!
MINISTRY HISTORY: Marissa grew up in a Christian home, but her love for the Lord and passion for serving Him cross-culturally has grown dramatically over recent years. After working for two years as a Registered Dental Hygienist, the Lord called Marissa to leave her profession and prepare for His mission work. Since she enrolled in Bible college, she has sought different ministry opportunities to develop ministry and leadership skills. She currently serves with NNNetwork (ESL-tutoring and discipleship of Syrian refugees) and in her local church (facilitating small groups and connection events for young adults). She has been on short-term missions trips to the Northwest Territories, Ethiopia, and Los Angeles. Her main goal for this overseas internship is to continue to develop her calling into ministry as well as Christ-like character and confidence to minister in an Asian context.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
- For God to prepare her mentally, physically, and spiritually to live overseas.
- For boldness and wisdom to form discipleship relationships there.
- For her protection, safety and health during the internship.
- That she can be a blessing and encouragement to the local church there.