From Student to Missionary: Jina’s Journey to Paraguay

April 14, 2026   |   3 MINUTE READ

Do you feel called to missions, but you're not sure what the path to answer that call looks like? Have you ever wondered how missionaries go from feeling called to being sent? 

Jina began her missions journey at Asbury University and is now serving as a missionary in Paraguay. See how she discovered God's call on her life and how WGM helped her take each next step in front of her. 

Connect 

As a student at Asbury University, Jina discovered missions through the WGM Student Center. She was discipled, given leadership opportunities, and inspired by visiting missionaries—igniting her heart for the nations.

Lead 

Jina served on the Asbury Student Center Leader Team. Eager to use her gifts and skills to help others, she was deeply involved in campus ministry and her faith community.

Serve

After hearing a missionary share at the Student Center, Jina discovered an opportunity to serve in Paraguay for three months—and sensed God’s call to go. It was her first cross-cultural ministry experience, and that was the trip that confirmed God’s calling on her heart.

Discern 

Returning home, Jina knew God was leading her to serve in Paraguay as a full-time missionary. Our team discipled and walked alongside her in discerning her next steps. Recognizing a spiritual family that shared her heart for prayer, holiness, and stewardship, Jina committed to pursue missions with WGM.

Train 

After graduating, Jina jumped into missionary training, where she was equipped for life and ministry on the field.

Prepare 

Jina committed to WGM’s accelerated fundraising challenge and reached full support in under 100 days. With courage and faith, she invited churches and partners to join the mission. In just 92 days, she was fully funded, a testimony to God’s provision and the power of a faithful ministry partnership team!

Go 

Fully trained and funded, Jina now serves in Paraguay as a WGM missionary. Her journey from college student to missionary was made possible thanks to missions-minded partners who have a heart to invest in the next generation of world changers.

What started as a college student exploring missions has become an undeniable calling to share the Gospel to the people God placed on Jina’s heart. And we're rejoicing with her—because the next chapter of her journey is just beginning.

ACTION STEPS:

GO: Jina’s journey began with a desire to serve the Lord and steady obedience to His leading in her life. If you sense the Lord is asking you to walk with Him in missions, begin with a conversation. Fill out our Let’s Talk form to connect with a missionary coach who would love to pray with you as you discern your next steps.

GIVE: As hard as our missionaries work, sometimes they need an extra hand. For just $46, you can help send a short-term missionary in the field for an entire week—equipping them to serve where the need is greatest.