Hello, I'm Sydney!
I was born and raised in Georgia- the sweet spot of the United States, but now I call Cape Town home. My mission is to delight in Jesus wholeheartedly. Love people deeply. Run frequently. And live radically. Here is a glimpse into my story...
From a young age the Lord placed in me a passion for missions. I am so thankful to have had the privilege of growing up in a family that taught me the truth of God. However, at some point simply knowing about God was no longer enough to sustain me.
In my early teenage years, I began struggling with depression, self- harm, and thoughts of suicide. I looked to all the wrong places to fill the deep void that was aching within me. Even in my darkest moment God looked upon me with compassion. He still had a plan for my life even though, from my perspective, all seemed hopeless.
In 2011, while taking a nationwide standardized test, God spoke clearly that I was to be a missionary in Africa.At the time I didn't even know God could speak directly to people but what I felt was certainly undeniable and it altered the course of my life forever.
The following year I joined YWAM (Youth With A Mission) and I was radically changed by God. I truly got to know the God I had learned about my whole life. A loving Father who is not disappointed in us. A friend who longs to be involved in every aspect of our lives. A Savior who brings joy that surpasses any circumstance.
Since then I have had the opportunity to study the Bible from cover to cover and minister in many different nations. Now I serve full time with a ministry in South Africa called Titus Local. Our goal is to equip the local Church with Biblical teaching, training, and discipleship. God is doing so much in this great nation and I am excited to be a part of it!
I'm not sure what the Lord has in store for me in the future, but one thing is for sure- a life with Jesus is never boring!
From a young age the Lord placed in me a passion for missions. I am so thankful to have had the privilege of growing up in a family that taught me the truth of God. However, at some point simply knowing about God was no longer enough to sustain me.
In my early teenage years, I began struggling with depression, self- harm, and thoughts of suicide. I looked to all the wrong places to fill the deep void that was aching within me. Even in my darkest moment God looked upon me with compassion. He still had a plan for my life even though, from my perspective, all seemed hopeless.
In 2011, while taking a nationwide standardized test, God spoke clearly that I was to be a missionary in Africa.At the time I didn't even know God could speak directly to people but what I felt was certainly undeniable and it altered the course of my life forever.
The following year I joined YWAM (Youth With A Mission) and I was radically changed by God. I truly got to know the God I had learned about my whole life. A loving Father who is not disappointed in us. A friend who longs to be involved in every aspect of our lives. A Savior who brings joy that surpasses any circumstance.
Since then I have had the opportunity to study the Bible from cover to cover and minister in many different nations. Now I serve full time with a ministry in South Africa called Titus Local. Our goal is to equip the local Church with Biblical teaching, training, and discipleship. God is doing so much in this great nation and I am excited to be a part of it!
I'm not sure what the Lord has in store for me in the future, but one thing is for sure- a life with Jesus is never boring!
Here are some Links to the ministries I work with:
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