Throughout my school years, I discovered a deep love of learning and put a lot of time and energy into academics.  However, it was through involvement in the Church that my heart came alive, that I had community.  In the Church I was most free and at home.

At the age of 18 I went backpacking through New Zealand, living solely for myself. During that time I began to ache for something deeper than the instant gratifications the world had to offer.