My name is Carissa and I am currently serving with the Lifebearers ministry through YWAM Kona.
Since I was a little girl, I have had big dreams and passions of working with families, and even more specifically mothers and babies. After I did my DTS in Kona in 2023, the Lord put it on my heart to continue running after those heart dreams but this time on the mission field.
I have spent time in Africa getting to see a glimpse of the reality of the global maternal health crisis and would love to be just one part of bringing education and care to those who do not receive it. Lifebearers is an incredible ministry that encompasses all things maternal health but also worldwide family restoration. In Kona, we will be gaining new skills and knowledge while also getting to serve the local and global communities. There are opportunities such as holding baby showers, being a family's doula, childbirth education, and getting to work at the local pregnancy crisis center. I am so excited for all that is to come and where the Lord will lead me!
As I continue as a missionary, now full-time, I fully rely on the support of those around me. I have been so blessed by the prayerful and financial support I have received in the past so thank you to all who have been apart of my journey. When it comes to financial support, any amount seriously helps so much! Whether it is a monthly commitment or a one time gift.
Thank you all!
Carissa