Missionaries

The Story

Both Garrett and Katie have a heart to serve and love people in vulnerable and unreached communities. They feel lead to be Jesus’ hands and feet wherever God calls them.

Garrett grew up surrounded by a family of missionaries who have served in various countries throughout South-East Asia. As a result, he has had many opportunities throughout his childhood to be involved in mission trips where he saw the needs of the communities around him. From a young age, Garrett loved everything to do with planes and could often be found either building or flying model aeroplanes.  In 2018, Garrett first heard about MAF which led him to leaving his Engineering degree to pursue his pilot’s license with the hope to serve with MAF one day. Garrett obtained his Commercial Pilot License at the end of 2022 at the age of 23.

Katie’s first exposure to missions was as a 12-year-old where her family spent 3 months in Mozambique, Africa. Katie felt God plant a seed in her heart from that moment and she continued to pursue further mission opportunities in the years to come. At the age of 19, Katie deferred her university course for a year and undertook a 3-month mission trip throughout Europe, The Middle East and Africa. Katie felt compelled to complete her nursing degree in the years following so that she would have the skills and training to provide medical care on the mission field. Katie became a Registered Nurse in 2023 and has been working in the Emergency Department since.

Garrett and Katie started dating mid 2020, where they bonded over their shared desire and calling to serve the Lord on the mission field in their respective careers. They got married in 2022 and are now pursuing to serve with MAF.