Hey, and welcome to the story that God is writing!
Our Vision:
We (Jacob and Sierra) feel that God has called us to disciple and teach young people in Australia about God's word and his living and active Spirit that transforms us. We want to see a generation of young believers equipped and sent to live a missional life in their families, schools, cities, and nations! We want to see young people step out in obedience to where God is leading them, knowing that He sends them so that every nation, tribe, and tongue may come to know their loving Father. "After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb." (Revelation 7:9). We also believe that the Word of God is the foundation of our faith, and understand that Biblical Literacy is of utmost importance for people who want to walk daily with God and know Him. Biblical Literacy is on the decline, and we would like to do something about that!
How?
We love discipleship and think that the best way to do it is through relationship. We are passionate about sharing our lives wth those around us, and inviting people into everyday moments of acknowledging God. We love sharing in discipleship around food, a model that Jesus shows us countless times in the gospels!
Something that Sierra is especially passionate about is Biblical Literacy in young believers. She is pursuing further teaching in Biblical Studies through a YWAM school called "School of Biblical Studies". This school runs from September 2026 to June 2027.
"Students are given hands-on instruction in the principles of observation, interpretation, and application. They will survey each book to discover the big picture while also digging into the details, paragraph by paragraph. Emphasis is placed on understanding the cultural and historical background of each author and original reader of a book."
This school will equip Sierra to further her Biblical studies and continue to grow in her ability to share and teach this information to others, especially young adults in Australia.
Jacob is currently in full-time ministry with The Send, a global missions movement that mobilizes, equips, and sends young believers and churches to actively share the Gospel and live missionaly in their schools, cities, and the nations. He also works a part time Job at a cafe in a local church community center to help cover rent and other costs.
Starting in September, Sierra will quit her jobs to attend the SBS with YWAM Sunny Coast. With Jacob already in full-time ministry, this means almost all of our income will be from our supporter base. This is a big step for us, but one we are totally confident that God will support and provide for us in.
Our current cost of living is around $4,000.
This amount includes:
- SBS Tuition ($450 p/month)
- rent ($1,360 p/month)
- fuel ($400 p/month)
- food ($400 p/month)
- tithe ($400 p/month)
- personal spending, savings, and outings ($400 p/month)
- Long-Term Savings ($400 p/month)
- Emergency savings, car maintenance, necessities, phone data ($300 p/month)
- Gym Membership ($100 p/month)
We have raised around $1,000 in monthly support so far. Jacob works 3 days a week and Sierra is in full time study, making a total of around $2,400 a month. That brings our total support need to $1,600 per month.
