Ministry Focus
Adrianna has served as a student leader for Campus Ambassadors at Western Oregon University (WOU) for about 3 years before becoming a staff member in April 2026. During this time, Adrianna has led Bible studies, taught large group lessons and games, and learned how to plan events. Adrianna’s goal is to continue to create relationships with college students, leading them to Christ, and helping build up their leadership skills. She wants to use her gift of empathy to be there for students who need someone to listen to them and be a support to them.
Ben has been a student leader since his freshman year at Western Oregon University. He is a huge support to Adrianna, and they enjoy doing ministry together. Adrianna and Ben have been using their apartment for ministry by hosting game nights to bring in new students and hosting faith-based movies like The Case for Christ. They have been blessed to be able to be hospitable toward students.
Faith Story
Adrianna grew up in a Christian home and devoted her life to Jesus at a very young age, and got baptized when she was 9 years old. Through Campus Ambassadors, Adrianna has strengthened her identity in Christ, grown in her knowledge of the Bible, and learned more about how to share the gospel. Adrianna loves sharing Jesus with other students. She was asked to be on the staff for Campus Ambassadors at WOU, and through prayer, she decided that this is what God has been calling her to.
Ben also grew up in a Christian home and began to dive deeper into his faith during COVID. When his high school classes were finally back in person, he found Christian clubs to get involved in, such as Young Life and FCA, and Ben decided to fully give his life to Jesus. In 2023, Ben got baptized by one of his Young Life leaders.
Education
Adrianna: B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies. Concentrations: Education (focus: early childhood) & Special Education (focus: American Sign Language). Minor: Spanish
Benjamin: Attending Western Oregon University (WOU) to get a Bachelor’s degree in Music.
WAYS TO SUPPORT
Adrianna & Ben 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:
Oregon, United States