Hi, this is Garr, Emma's dad.

The truth is, asking a 17-year-old girl to sit down and write a bio about herself is a pretty tall order, so I figured I'd help tell her story.

Emma Kay has been attending YWAM summer camps for several years and has been on multiple mission trips. Every time she goes, I watch the same thing happen: she comes alive. Whether she's serving children, praying with people, or simply sharing the love of Jesus, you can see the joy on her face and the compassion in her heart. She has a special way of connecting with people who are hurting and helping them feel seen, loved, and valued.

Over the years, I've watched Emma pour into girls whose lives have been affected by divorce, drugs, alcohol, and broken families. We've encouraged her passion for helping others through babysitting opportunities, youth mental health coaching certifications, mission trips, and ministry experiences. Looking back, it feels like God has been preparing her for this next season all along.

One thing that has become increasingly clear is Emma's heart for vulnerable people. She has a deep love for children and orphans, and recently, during a women's conference, God stirred a burden in her heart for women trapped in the sex trade. We don't know exactly where the Lord will lead her, but we do know she wants to spend her life sharing the hope and love of Jesus with those who need it most.

This fall, Emma will spend four months with Youth With A Mission (YWAM), focusing on discipleship, outreach, worship, and growing deeper in her relationship with Christ. Her desire is simple: to know Jesus more and discover more of His unique purpose for her life.

If you feel led, we would be honored to have you partner with Emma through prayer and financial support. Your prayers for wisdom, protection, boldness, and spiritual growth are invaluable. Your financial gifts help cover the costs of training, housing, meals, outreach opportunities, and travel.

As her parents, we couldn't be more proud of the young woman she is becoming. Thank you for taking the time to read her story and for considering being part of what God is doing in her life. We can't wait to see where this journey leads.