Aloha everyone!
My name is Gaby Marquez. I’m 21 years old, a full-time missionary, and I’m madly in love with Jesus.
As you might know, I went through a Discipleship Training School (DTS) with YWAM (Youth With A Mission) in Kona, Hawaii—and to say the least, it was the most refining and transformative six months of my life. I saw God move in powerful ways, and He gave me a heart for missions and a passion to see people saved. On the mission field, I witnessed miracles, healings, and deliverance in ways I never imagined. My heart burns for Him and His kingdom.
In this next season, God has opened the door for me to staff the very same school I attended: the Fall Quarter Fire & Fragrance “Least Reached” DTS at YWAM Kona. From June to September, I’ll be going through hands-on training called Leadership Track. In October, we’ll welcome new students, and I’ll be leading and discipling a room of young women during this transformative time in their lives. Alongside a co-leader, I’ll also be assigned to a least-reached nation, where we’ll take a team of students for their 2.5-month outreach phase. I’ll be involved in planning the trip, coordinating with local contacts, organizing finances, and preparing to lead the outreach. Then, in December, we’ll head out—to the nations we will go!
This time, I’m not going as a student—but as a leader and discipler, walking closely with 10–13 students as they grow in their relationship with God and are equipped to make Him known. Altogether, I’ll be away for nine months.
To be honest, this calling was intimidating at first—leaving home again, depending fully on God for finances, and questioning my qualifications. But every part of me knew: I have to go. There’s no choice but to respond to the call. Jesus said “go,” and I will run.
But to run, I NEED YOUR HELP. Missionaries must be sent, and I’d love to invite you to partner with me to reach the unreached and disciple the next generation to follow Jesus boldly.
To live as a full-time missionary at YWAM Kona, I need to raise $1,500 per month. This covers:
• Rent
• Tuition & outreach fees
• Food and daily needs
• Transportation and flights
I’m looking for monthly supporters—whether that’s $20, $50, $100, or more—any amount makes a difference. Please pray about what God might lead you to give.
Every seed sown helps make this mission possible and furthers His kingdom. Your giving will not go unnoticed by our Father in Heaven.
I also deeply need your prayers. Here are a few key areas:
• That I grow deeper in intimacy with Jesus, hear His voice clearly, and walk in daily obedience.
• That God equips me with wisdom, humility, and boldness as I grow in leadership.
• That I disciple others well and love them like Jesus.
• For full financial provision for training, living, and outreach expenses.
Thank you so much for being a backbone in this journey. I’m so grateful for your love, prayers, and support as I follow God’s call to the mission field.
Gaby
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them inthe name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.””
- Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV)
“In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel.”
- 1 Corinthians 9:14 (ESV)