Hi, my name is Lainie Childers!

From a young age, I had a desire to know God more deeply and serve others. Although I briefly walked away from the Lord and pursued different career paths, nothing truly fulfilled me. In 2024, God called to pursue a life in missions and ministry it started in my town but after much prayer the Lord called me to leave my full-time job and step into full-time ministry at the end of 2025. I began with a Discipleship Training School through YWAM, where I had the privilege of serving in Kenya. After completing the program, God led me to attend Bible school to deepen my understanding of Scripture. During this time, we studied the historical and cultural context of the Bible and traveled throughout Egypt and Türkiye and surrounding regions, allowing Scripture to come alive in a whole new way.

During my time as a student, God gave me a deep love for serving  women, and throughout Bible school He continued to grow my passion for His Word. These experiences confirmed that ministry is something I want to do for a long time and it is the calling God has placed on my life. As the school came to an end, my leaders invited me to return as staff. After spending time in prayer and seeking the Lord's direction, I believe He is leading me to step into this opportunity.

Over the next two years, I will serve as Bible school staff, discipling students, helping teach Scripture, mentoring young women, and traveling with students through the biblical lands where many of these events took place. My heart is to help build a generation of believers with a deep understanding of God's Word and a strong foundation for lifelong faith.

To serve in this role, I am trusting God to provide a team of ministry partners who will support me through prayer and financial giving. I am seeking to raise $1,100 in monthly support, which will cover housing, transportation, insurance, visas, food, and other ministry expenses. I will continue working while I am home to contribute toward these costs, but I cannot do this alone. If you feel led to partner with me through prayer or monthly financial support, I would be deeply grateful.

Thank you for considering being part of what God is doing through this next season of ministry.

Lainie