Lindsay Blake

When John walked across the graduation stage at Texas A&M, he knew exactly what he wanted to do before stepping into his professional career: serve the Lord internationally.

“I told CFCI I wanted to work a construction job in another country and I only had a few weeks to do so,” John said. “They took care of the rest.”

With a background in homebuilding, tugboat work, and construction projects, John found himself in El Salvador alongside his friend Jacob—working hard by day, exploring and building friendships by night.

Some of his favorite memories?

  • Driving up a mountain in the back of a truck with El Salvadorian friends while it poured rain.

  • Worshipping God in another language for the first time.

  • Experiencing incredible kindness and generosity from the entire community.

“We woke up, read the Bible, worked until evening, and spent our free time talking, reading, or exploring,” John shared. “It was a great opportunity to grow in my faith alongside Jacob. Everyone we met made us feel so welcome—we built friendships that will last.”

His advice for anyone thinking about a mission trip? “Go for it now. You will not get opportunities to do this later in life.”

Lord willing, John plans to return to El Salvador in 2026—this time bringing more Aggies with him.

Maybe the next person to take that step will be you.

Or maybe you know a college student hungry for adventure, a high school youth group ready to make an impact, or a friend who’s been praying about missions but doesn’t know where to start.

Whether it’s Urban Plunge, Global Teams, Global Ambassadors, or even supporting the work financially, you’ll find a place to step into God’s mission.

➡️ Your mission is out there. Let’s GO find it.