On the 3rd of March I will be running the Cambridge Half Marathon in order to raise funds to allow me to attend 10,000 Fathers Worship School and a leadership training apprenticeship at Grace Midtown Church in Atlanta, Georgia (USA) next year.

Graduation is quickly approaching, and after lots of prayer and consideration about my next steps, I am really excited to be moving to America in August to continue growing in my leadership, creativity and gifting as part of Grace Midtown Church.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

As part of the Leadership programme, I will be attending classes and retreats to develop my skills and character, as well as being part of the 'College Ministry' team who work within local universities to reach and mentor students in the community. I’ll also attend various intensive training courses which will equip me to deal with various social justice issues such as attitudes towards racial prejudice and the Muslim community both of which are prevalent issues in the city and areas I feel passionate about growing in my understanding of and sensitivity to.

In addition, I will be part of 10,000 Fathers worship school where I will have the opportunity to develop my musicianship, songwriting and leadership.

You can find out more about these programmes here: http://worship.school & http://gracemidtownchurch.com

WHY AM I DOING THIS?

I am passionate about the church, creativity, social justice and people, all of which are areas I will be able to develop during this year.

I want to be responsible and proactive in developing the gifts and dreams that God has given me and obedient to what He wants me to do with my life.

This is an amazing opportunity to grow in my character, faith and gifting and I'm confident that as I take this step, I will be pushed beyond comfort to learn God's heart for people and to develop myself as a leader and musician.

WHY DO I NEED YOUR HELP?

I really can't do this without you!

The cost of the apprenticeship alone is approximately £1800 for the year, which covers the cost of tuition and retreats. There will be tuition costs for each track of the worship school in addition to this.

I will also need to raise enough money to get there and live on during the year. I estimate that I will need to raise another £8,000 to cover flights, rent and living for the year.

Please feel free to ask me for a more specific breakdown of costs & my budget plan if this would be helpful for you!

I would be so grateful if you would consider supporting me in this. Spending the first year out of university without a salary will definitely be a challenge and seems a little crazy - but this is an incredible opportunity and I am confident that God provides for our needs when we follow where he asks us to go!

Any donations towards the cost of these programmes would be so appreciated. I am so so grateful for your support! Thank you so much for your generosity and investment in my life :)