Nicole originally joined as a college volunteer, hoping to gain experience working with young people in poverty, but the relationships she formed led her to become a full-time missionary instead of pursuing teaching right away. Through simple conversations, shared activities, and constant encouragement toward prayer, she has witnessed young people experience healing, openness, and deeper faith. Nicole especially loves walking alongside teen moms and other youth in everyday life, showing them Christ through friendship and consistency. What began as a career goal has become a lifelong mission centered on community, evangelization, and helping young people encounter God.

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After serving with NET Ministries in Ireland, Matt discerned his next step and felt called—through the image of a lighthouse—to join Vagabond Missions in his hometown of Pittsburgh. Saying yes to that call, he found mission both humbling and life-giving, encountering Christ through the young people he serves. Through simple relationships, like playing basketball at the YMCA, he has seen real impact as youth grow curious about faith and begin talking about God. Grounded in prayer and the Eucharist, Matt believes mission is about showing people they matter and trusting God’s persistent call.

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Daniel felt called to be a missionary after SEEK 2015 but had to wait six years before joining Vagabond Missions in 2021, a time that helped him grow in empathy and life experience. He served in Pittsburgh from 2021–2023, building relationships with young people, witnessing moments of faith and transformation, and learning lessons in forgiveness and patience. In 2023, he moved to Oklahoma City, where he continues his mission by mentoring youth, fostering community, and sharing his faith through outreach, social media, and personal connections.

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In my teenage years, I was involved in drugs, alcohol, and gang activities until I encountered Vagabond Missions. A male missionary in Wichita invited me and my cousins to the Underground, where I began attending Mass and Bible studies. Although I wasn’t fully committed at first, the love and consistency of these events began to change me. In spring 2018, I chose to get confirmed and committed to following Jesus. After high school, I decided to help other teens escape similar cycles in the inner city by dedicating my life to God as a Vagabond missionary.

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I chose Vagabond because it challenged me in many ways, despite my initial fears about relating to the teens due to my suburban California background. I realized that even helping one person encounter Jesus would make it worthwhile. This desire fueled my involvement with Vagabond and significantly impacted my faith journey. I’ve learned that there are experiences beyond my understanding, and while I may not be able to change their circumstances, my prayers and presence can still make a difference. I am grateful to be part of these teens’ lives, despite my imperfections.

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I said yes to the mission because I felt called by the Lord to do something radical with my life. Vagabond has significantly shaped who I am today, prioritizing and nourishing my faith daily through our rule of life. I met my wife while on mission, and now I have the incredible opportunity to raise a family while continuing this work. What I love most about Vagabond, aside from the amazing people I work with, is witnessing God perform miracles in the lives of teens in inner-city and urban areas, experiencing the Gospel in real and tangible ways.

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