Tucker Howard

A summary of my testimony is I grew up in church; I like to joke that my first camp was when I was six weeks old. My mom was a counselor at all the camps growing up; my dad was super involved in the youth ministry and was a deacon. There were always students at our house, either having a bonfire, playing airsoft, or swimming. Growing up I had two older brothers; they were both complete opposites, and I had two different examples of how to live growing up. When I was young, I accepted the Lord as my savior and always strived to be like the better of the two examples. As I grew up, I learned that I should not try to be like my brother but like Jesus. While on a mission trip to Guatemala with Manna Worldwide, I finally gave in to God's calling and dedicated my life to ministry. In 2018, my parents went through a messy divorce, and that was a significant point in my life. All the years I had prayed, read my Bible, and went to church, it was the exact time I needed to be prepared for what was to come. While I struggle daily to be just like Jesus, I strive to be. The gospel changed my life. The gospel needs to be heard by everyone, and our job as Christians is to share the good news of Jesus Christ, and that's exactly what I intend to do for all my days.

I have been on two Manna Worldwide mission trips to Guatemala and the Philippines. I have a huge heart for missions and our missionaries, as it has played a crucial role in my life and many others worldwide.