in the lives of vulnerable children and families fighting to break cycles of poverty, abuse, and abandonment. These students worked hard to help build a community center where families can be strengthened, and they played hard to bring smiles to the faces of children hungry to know they are cared for and loved. As someone who has led my own family and numerous church teams on missions trips over the years, I was moved once again to witness lives transformed — both those we served and those on our team. This kind of experience speaks to first-time participants and seasoned mission-goers alike, proving that even the smallest act of obedience can echo in eternity. For one of my students, Spanish education major Maysun Faulconer '26, saying “yes” to a GO trip meant stepping into the unknown — and being changed by it. Maysun approached the trip with a willing spirit and a heart eager to serve. She consistently took initiative, always the first to dive into projects and connect meaningfully with those around her. “I wanted to use my Spanish in ministry,” she said. “When I saw the trip to Mazatlán, Mexico, I knew it was the one.” Maysun's excitement to practice language skills quickly turned into something far more personal. “As we worked and served, the Lord truly overwhelmed me with His love,” she shared. “His love for people, His love through service. And in those moments of joy, I knew: This is what I want my life to look like.” Maysun is still seeking God’s direction for her future, but she's no longer holding on to her own dreams too tightly. “I want to live a life completely sold out for Christ and His mission,” she said. “And that might mean walking a path I never expected.” STEPPING OUT IN FAITH Cedarville's global mission reminds me of the apostle Paul, who was always on the move with the message of Christ. For Paul, missions wasn’t just a calling — it was a joyful addiction. That same joy calls to my students, like Charis Marshal '26, a professional writing major, who also traveled to Mazatlán with our group. I’ve led five Global Outreach trips, walking beside 52 students on their missions journeys. On every trip, I am awed by the way the Lord transforms my students when they leave their comfort zones behind. 26
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