Susana Bendijo

The death of Susana’s mother at the age of five sent her and her older siblings to America to different relatives. It was a confusing time, culture, climate, and no dad for years. But when she was in grade school, something amazing happened. Susana’s older sister had gotten involved in campus ministry at her university and heard the good news of Jesus’ love for the first time. That same night, her sister shared with Susana how to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Susana was surprised Jesus wanted to be a part of her life, and was excited to say Yes to Him.

As an adult volunteering with the high school ministry, Susana saw the emptiness of young people who were growing up in a tough complex culture filled with identity issues, sexual pressures, substance abuse, violence and high anxiety. She fell in love with the fact that a ministry goes to the teenagers – their school – their world! Bringing Jesus! It was then that she knew what she had to do. She joined the work full-time and is thrilled to show God’s heart to rescue the lost who are walking in darkness (Isaiah 61:1-4).

Susana’s passion is to share the Gospel of hope and love with young people, mentor them, and send them back to their campus to reach more, and home to reach their families. “I have seen the goodness of the Lord, and He will accomplish what He started in me!”