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Laura Benson
HomeTown: Long Beach, CA
District: Southern California
Title:
40/40 Position 5 (North American)
Project: Extreme Peru
Service Location: Iquitos
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Bio
I grew up in Long Beach, California and became a Christian when I was 18 years old. Over the past 5 years I have grown immensely in my faith, learning what it means to have a relationship with God. He has truly taught me that he is in control and He will guide me and speak through me if I allow Him to. I graduated from San Diego State University in May 2009 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and a Minor in Philosophy. I have always had a passion for working with children and I had the chance to work in ministry as the Pre-Teen Director at Mission Church of the Nazarene in San Diego. I discovered my passion for traveling and learning about different cultures when I had the opportunity to study abroad for a semester in London, England. Little did I know at the time that God would use that passion to call me to be a 40/40 Missionary in Peru! For the first time in my life I feel like I know what I’m supposed to be doing. I know that God wants to use me and I’m thrilled to be given the opportunity to “do something” by spreading God’s love with those around me in Peru. I cannot think of a more exciting and amazing opportunity to serve God at this point in my life. Thank you so much for your support and prayers!
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