KAthryn's story

She may be the "little sister" of the crew, but she is definitely not little in faith! We hope you enjoy her testimony.

"I came to know Christ as my Savior at the age of nine, the day after Christmas. I grew up in a Christian home and had seemingly always “known” how to get saved, but I finally got it settled that Sunday night after church. And thus began my pursuit of Christ and with Christ. 

"I’m not much of an avid dreamer. I don’t plan long term specifics in my head. I’m much like my dad in the way, I just kind of put one foot in front of the other and take the next step. But I do have desires. For as long as I can remember, I’ve known my life’s calling. When asked, 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' I only ever remember one, two-part answer. I wanted to be an English teacher and work with the youth in my church alongside my husband. Ironically, these are exactly what my mom did, and I loved the life we lived!

"After graduating from Bible college with my degree in teaching English, I returned home to work alongside my parents in the youth ministry and to teach at the school where I’d grown up. For nearly seven years I lived my life’s dream! Christ had led me each step of the way, and I remember thinking at twenty-four—'Wait, I can’t already have it all, can I?'

"A couple years later, God gave me the rest of my dreams—my husband. Life was complete and full!! Tyler and I worked in the youth ministry, served at our camp, and worked among the high school students teaching in various fields. It was truly amazing! An absolute dream. 

"As I stepped into my sixth year of teaching, I knew this one would be different. I was almost seven months pregnant and due early November.  The plan was to teach until Lilly was born and then return part time in January. I didn’t have peace to walk away from it all just yet. 

"However, after spending nine days in the NICU with our little girl, the Lord began to change my dreams. Becoming a mother was not something I had ever envisioned, and I had no idea how it would completely change my world. Tyler and I made the difficult decision for me to resign my teaching position. 

"Somewhere during the midst of all these life changes, the Lord also moved us from working with the youth to traveling with His Song and ministering to different churches. We have been able to visit many churches we’d become acquainted with through years of camp ministry as well as some new ones. Singing has also been a passion of mine, and I am blessed to be able to minister alongside some incredibly gifted people who also happen to be called FAMILY. 

"I said all of that to illustrate this point: at salvation, my pursuit of Christ began. These twenty years later, He hasn’t stopped leading every step of the way. He has graciously shown me His desires for my life. He doesn’t seem to work in long term specific plans either. I would not have unfolded this last year the way He chose to. But, I wouldn’t change it. His ways are higher. His plans are better. And His future is brighter than anything I can think or imagine!

"Thank you for allowing us as a family ministry to share with you what God has given to us. May He always be able to speak through us!"

We are so proud and privileged to watch Kathryn and Tyler as they mature into the amazing Christians God has called them to be. They are fierce when it comes to their relationships with God, and you cannot find a better couple. Thank you, Kathryn, for sharing your heart!

In His Song,

David & Alyece

***Next week: Tyler's Story***