
God has placed a heart for service on my life, and I believe the gifts, experiences, and resources He gives us aren't meant to stop with us. They're meant to be shared.
Through mission trips, community outreach, and educational workshops, I'm committed to using what God has placed in my hands to serve others in practical and meaningful ways.
For me, mission work isn't simply about traveling somewhere new. It's about showing up, building relationships, serving alongside others, sharing what I know, and being willing to use my gifts wherever God leads me.
Sometimes that means serving internationally. Other times, it means bringing education and resources directly into communities closer to home.
As this mission continues to grow, my desire is to help make educational workshops accessible to communities that may have limited resources, support meaningful outreach opportunities, and continue serving through international missions.
Your support helps me keep saying YES when opportunities to serve arise.
I'm preparing for an opportunity to serve in Uganda, building relationships and supporting ministry and community efforts through practical service, encouragement, and education.
Status: Upcoming Mission
The Dominican Republic holds a special place in my heart because I've had the opportunity to serve there before. In April 2027, I hope to return and continue building relationships, serving alongside local ministries, and supporting the work already happening within the community.
Status: Upcoming Mission
Ghana holds a special place in my heart, and there is a possibility of returning in 2028 for another mission opportunity. While plans are still developing, I'm excited about the possibility of returning to serve, reconnect, and continue building relationships with the communities and ministries there..
Status: Upcoming Mission
Every mission experience has reminded me that service isn't about arriving with all the answers. It's about being willing to listen, learn, encourage, and serve.
Mission doesn't always require a passport.
I also have a heart for bringing practical education, encouragement, and resources into local communities—especially where access may be limited.
Through hair-care education, youth programs, community workshops, and partnerships with local organizations, I want to create spaces where people can learn, ask questions, gain confidence, and leave with knowledge they can actually use.
Upcoming: Local educational workshop opportunities beginning August 2026.
Mission-related travel and preparation
Educational materials and workshop supplies
Community hair-care education
Youth and women's outreach
Resources used during service opportunities
Future community workshops and outreach initiatives
Needs may change from one opportunity to another, so contributions support the mission where resources are most needed unless a specific campaign states otherwise.
As a heartfelt thank-you for supporting this mission, I'd love to give you a digital PDF copy of my
Be Still: 52-Week Theme-Based Scripture Readings Guided Bible Journal for Women.
Be Still was created to help women slow down, spend intentional time in God's Word, reflect, pray, and continue growing in their relationship with Him.
There is no minimum contribution required to receive your digital copy.
This isn't why I'm asking you to give. It's simply my way of saying thank you for helping me continue the work God has placed on my heart.
You can still be part of this mission.
Your prayers, encouragement, sharing this page with someone else, and following the journey all matter. There are many ways to support the work, and I'm grateful for every person who chooses to walk alongside me.
I don't know every place God will lead this mission in the years ahead, but I know I want to remain willing to go, willing to serve, and willing to use what He's given me to help others.
Thank you for believing in the vision. Thank you for praying. Thank you for giving. And most of all, thank you for helping me continue saying yes to serving others.
Kimberly Straughter
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE
Contributions through this page support Kimberly Straughter's mission-related activities, outreach, and educational initiatives. Unless otherwise stated through a qualified charitable organization, contributions should not be assumed to be tax-deductible charitable donations. Please consult your tax professional regarding your individual circumstances.