My name is Leila Jackson and here is a brief story on how the Lord changed my life and what I’m going to do about it now. Here is how you can also be a part!

I grew up in the church, but I didn't truly encounter Jesus until I was 14 years old at a youth service where I was filled with the Holy Spirit. That moment completely changed my life. Shortly after, I began struggling with severe anxiety, but as I intentionally pursued a deeper relationship with Jesus through prayer and His Word, He completely freed me from it. Since then, my passion has been to know Him more and help others experience the same transforming love and freedom that I found in Christ.

This fall, I'll be serving as a full-time missionary with Circuit Riders, a missions organization dedicated to reaching the lost, discipling believers, and equipping the next generation to live on mission. I've committed to serving for two years, primarily in Huntington Beach, California, with opportunities for international outreach. As a House Leader, I'll have the privilege of discipling and mentoring students, leading small groups, providing pastoral care, and helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus. If given the opportunity to serve as a Tour Leader, I'll also help lead outreach teams to churches, campuses, and communities to boldly share the Gospel.

My heart for this season is to see people encounter Jesus, grow into confident disciples, and discover their God-given purpose. I want to invest in raising up leaders who will continue making disciples and advancing God's Kingdom wherever He calls them. As I step into this calling, my prayer is to remain deeply rooted in my relationship with Jesus, always serving from a place of intimacy with Him and walking in humility.

I am currently building a team of monthly partners, with a goal of raising $3,000 per month to cover housing, transportation, groceries, and ministry expenses so I can serve faithfully and sustainably throughout this season.

Leila