Krista grew up knowing about the love and hope of Jesus. She was lovingly taught by family and friends that God had a plan and purpose for her life. God also used visiting missionaries to open her eyes to the needs of children around the world. Then, in 2012, she visited a Native American reservation for the first time. She instantly encountered a spirit of hopelessness and despair.

Many Native American children and teens have no one to speak God’s truth and hope into their lives. Native American reservations have a preteen and teenage suicide rate that is three times higher than the rest of the United States! They need the truth and hope found only in Christ. God put a love and burden on her heart for them. He has called her to speak His truth and love to these children, guide them into a saving knowledge of him, and build them into faithful disciples.

They share God’s truth and hope through many activities that open doors to share our faith with, disciple, and mentor our children and teens. God has opened great doors for ministry to the Native Americans that she serves:

• Sharing the Word of God in after-school Bible clubs
• Opening creativity and exploring talents through music lessons
• Encouraging and supporting teachers through volunteering in the local school district
• Creating a worship culture through worship leading
• Building strong foundations through Bible study
• Cultivating impactful relationships through mentoring

We are so glad to have Krista join us at Imperial this year!  Krista will be involved in various things throughout the week and will share about her ministry on Thursday evening, July 25th at 7pm for our Missionary Service.  Please come and join us to learn more about Krista and her ministry.