My name is Jenna Follett, and I am a full-time missionary with Fire and Fragrance in South Africa!

I was born and raised in Michigan, where I called home for the first 18 years of my life. I am now 21 years old and living all the way across the world in South Africa.

I met Jesus when I was very young, and I can always remember going to church. However, I didn't have a genuine, personal relationship with Him until my parents got divorced when I was in middle school. Their divorce sent me down a path of searching for hope and love in the world while pushing away the only One who truly is love. During that time, I struggled with deep depression and suicidal thoughts. But God speaks—and He speaks so gently. In one of my darkest moments, He spoke three simple words that my heart desperately needed to hear: “I am here." In that moment, His love surrounded me like never before, and it changed my life forever. A year later, He called me to missions at a summer youth camp. Then, the following year at the same camp, He spoke one word to my heart "Africa." At just 13 years old, I knew God had a plan far greater than my own. He took me from not wanting to live to wanting to go to the ends of the earth so that others could know the same love He has shown me every single day.

Today, I have the incredible privilege of serving in South Africa with a ministry called Project 54. Our mission is to catalyze and equip disciples in every nation across Africa.

I help with a training program called God Story, as well as Discipleship Making Movements (DMM).

God Story equips believers to disciple oral people groups—communities where many people cannot read or write. Rather than simply handing someone a Bible, we train believers to share the stories of Scripture orally so that the gospel can be understood, remembered, and passed on. Through DMM, we help raise up Bible study groups and equip local leaders to start and multiply disciple-making groups within their own communities. Our vision is to see God multiply leaders across Africa who make disciples, who then make more disciples.

I am currently looking to raise $1,000 USD in monthly support. This covers the costs of housing, utilities, food, health insurance, transportation, ministry expenses, and other living costs while serving full-time. I would be incredibly grateful if you would prayerfully consider becoming part of my monthly support team or partnering with me through a one-time gift.

None of this would be possible without your prayers, generosity, and encouragement. Thank you for considering partnering with me in what God is doing across Africa!

With love,

Jenna