Ministry Focus
It is Campus Ambassador's goal to reach college age individuals in the Oneonta New York area with the redemptive truth and way of Christ. We do this by showing hospitality and by providing a community and space for college students that welcomes curiosity, questions, and connection to others who are also exploring faith in Christ. Our focus is also to reach and meet as many as possible in discipleship opportunities, which includes one on ones, bible studies, prayer groups, retreats, and leadership trainings all through the guidance of the scriptures and the Holy Spirit.
As the lead campus minister in Oneonta, Peter leads his team in these goals by to setting a vision and a pace for these things in their ministry. He is particularly motivated to work with student leaders as they are the ones who will set a culture in the larger group, as well as be the most effective ambassadors in reaching other students for Christ.
Faith Story
Peter grew up going to church and the can honestly say he enjoyed participating in church at an early age, even if he never fully understood Christ. Around the time he became a teenager, the significance of Christ was explained to him, and that was when he started on his journey with Christ. As a teen leader in youth group it became clear that he was called to a place of ministerial leadership. After he graduated high school he attended a discipleship program where gained education and experience in multiple areas of ministry. It was there that he received a stronger sense of calling to college age individuals. It was not long after he returned to his home area, just outside of Oneonta, that he discovered and fell into leadership with Campus Ambassadors. The rest is history. He came on staff, met his wife (Jess) through the group, and continued with his life calling in Oneonta.
In 2019 Peter and Jess were married, and they look forward to eventually growing their family. Jess grew up in church, but due to family trauma never really connected with it until she came to school and found Campus Ambassadors herself. Jess is now working as an advocate in the violence intervention program with Otsego county, working as a shining light in a very dark and hard line of work. Together they try to show hospitality through their home and involvement with their workplaces and church.
Family
Peter and Jess as of yet haven’t had any children, but they hope to in the future.
They have a four year old dog named Turnip.
Education
Peter attended Rockford Masters Commission for three years in Rockford Illinois from 2004-2007.
WAYS TO SUPPORT
Peter by making a financial donation using a Credit Card or by Direct Debit (ACH).
Learn more about where this ministry happens
In colorful communities and along scenic highways, diverse people and landscapes span coast to coast
Iconic American traditions include Thanksgiving dinner, jazz music and the Super Bowl. They meld with eclectic examples of multicultural heritage: numerous local Chinatowns, family-owned taquerias and even cowboy boots, which originated among the nomadic Huns of eastern Europe.
The nation's landscape shows just as many contrasts — sandy beaches and rocky coastlines, open plains and vast deserts, rugged mountains and winding canyons, and abundant rivers and lakes.
The ideals of life and liberty that founded the United States have made the country one of the world's most prosperous, though not without dark chapters and present troubles. Crime, discrimination and ethics violations make regular headlines, and many people live below the national poverty level.
Families view education as essential to the pursuit of happiness, if not also a path to wealth and power for the most ambitious. Yet Americans also demonstrate a charitable spirit of generosity toward neighbors and nations in need.
Freedom of religion grants opportunity for all faiths, but Christianity holds particular influence in country's history and daily life.
Your participation with Missions Door supports ministry in the United States among college students, including many international students, in collaboration local churches. It also enables social outreach, church planting and leadership development in a wide variety of communities — among Native Americans and other cultural groups, and in urban and suburban settings where growing and changing demographics create new opportunities for the Gospel.
Cultural Snapshot
Aside from the Native American, Native Hawaiian and Native Alaskan populations, nearly all Americans and their ancestors immigrated to the United States.
Faith Fact
In a 2013 survey, 56% of Americans said that religion played a "very important role in their lives” — a larger number than any other wealthy nation.
Country Profile
Population: 320 million
Major Religions: 47% Protestant, 23% unaffiliated, 21% Catholic, 6% other
Languages: 82% English, 11% Spanish, various others
Literacy: 99%
Poverty: 16%
Ministry service area:
Campus Ambassadors
Ministry location:
New York, United States