Hi, I'm Savannah

I’m a second year missionary from Monroe City, MO.

What brought you to Christ in the City?

I came on a Spring Break mission trip with my college in 2022! I loved it so much that I also came for Spring Break 2023. My next step was to figure out what to do after graduation. I thought I might be called to give up a year to serve a mission and Christ in the City has a very special place in my heart, so it almost seemed like an obvious next step! There are so many things I love about CIC. Embracing poverty, learning to love others and receive love better, community, formation and everything else this unique ministry has to offer.

How has CIC helped you grow? 

Christ in the City has taught me better how to love and to be loved. Over the past year, I have grown in my ability to give of myself more selflessly, to be more empathetic and to see God in the poor and all those I encounter. Most of my growth in the past year has come from observing those around me. From my fellow missionaries, to our staff members, to my generous donors and so many more, each person I’ve interacted with this year has taught me how to love more like Christ. 

A bit about me

I grew up in a small town in Missouri, a place that is still very dear to me! I graduated from Missouri State University in 2024 with a Marketing + Advertising degree and hope to maybe use that degree to work for the church someday! My artistic outlet is doing photography and videography, which hopefully makes up for my lack of ability to draw much more than a stick man. I love basking in the sun like a lizard, pulling pranks, drinking black coffee, and doing just about anything with my friends!