From a young age, I knew God was calling me into medical missions. When I was eight years old, I had a very specific dream in which I knew God was calling me to become a doctor for the mission field. That calling became the steady direction of my life. Over the last 24 years, through seasons of difficulty, joy, growth and lots of perseverance, God continued to confirm this call for an adventure with Him! In 2024, I completed all of my medical training as a Family Medicine Doctor and am now stepping into the very work God placed on my heart as a child!
I have committed the next 18 months, through January 2028, to serving full-time with a medical ship ministry (called the YWAM KOHA) bringing healthcare to remote islands in Fiji. Each year, our team sets sail out of New Zealand and serves in Fiji from June through October, traveling to communities with little to no access to dental and/or medical care. As part of this  team, I will have the incredible opportunity to provide medical care and the love of Jesus while also building relationships with individuals and families in these island communities!
While in Fiji I will have the honor of  learning Fijian culture so that the care we provide is not only helpful, but empowering, honoring and sustainable. I believe effective missions work begins with humility and relationship. I want to listen well, understand the people I serve, and offer medical care in a way that respects their traditions and values. But above all, I hope to reflect the love of God who deeply, deeply loves each person and desires relationship, healing, and freedom in Christ for them! My prayer is that through words and actions people will open their hearts to Jesus!
As I begin this next season of ministry, I know I cannot do it alone. I am deeply in need of prayer partners who will stand alongside me spiritually as I serve in challenging and often remote environments. If you are already praying for me— THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! I was saying to a friend tonight that knowing people are praying for me is invaluable and POWERFUL! Thank you!!!
If you are interested in further partnering with me and what God is doing in Fiji, there are 2 more ways! You can come to Fiji and volunteer with us! We are ALL volunteer staff and we love when people come and join us! But if you are unable to join us, but would like to still be part, you can also partner with me financially!
I would be very grateful, as we each raise our own support to pay for room, board, travel expenses, visas, and medical licensure, etc. Every contribution is a BIG part of seeing God’s kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven! Thank you!!!!
One way of partnering isn’t more important than the other. They each will allow us to reach communities that would otherwise go without care! I cannot convey how very grateful for every person who chooses to join me in this calling, in whatever way you do so! It is ALL meaningful, powerful and appreciated!!  I cannot WAIT to see how God works with all of us as His team ministering in Fiji!
I will be sending team updates bi-weekly as to where we are, how ministry is going, encouraging stories, etc to bear witness to God’s continual faithfulness! If you want to receive these (because YOU ARE PART OF THE TEAM!), send an email to:
and I will add you to the team updates! :)
Mia