Mission Partner Development – EN

David Schwarzbauer

My Journey

When my wife Vali and I chose the Bible verse, “Do whatever he tells you” (John 2:5), as the motto for our marriage, we could never have imagined that just a few years later God would gently knock on my door and ask whether I might consider leaving my job as a teacher behind and joining the team working in His vineyard.

Did I want to? Somehow, yes. After all, my heart was on fire for Him. But was I really supposed to? Of course I was—even though it still felt like jumping into cold water, or perhaps even into an empty pool. Yet He promised that if I took care of His concerns, He would take care of me (cf. Matthew 6:33). So, here we go!

My Vision

I am ready for a real change of direction in our society! I am ready for many people, even far beyond the borders of our country, to discover that God has prepared a life of abundance for them—that they do not need to be afraid of the future, that their marriages do not have to fall apart, and that they would not need antidepressants.

I want to help people discover their purpose, become the best version of themselves, and inspire others to do the same. That is my vision.

Anna Schinnerl

My Journey

Since 2016, I have had the privilege of calling the young and growing community at the John Paul II Center my spiritual home, and for five of those years I was able to serve as the leader of the Music Ministry. During this time, I came to realize that my passion lies in personally accompanying others and in composing my own music, which has always been an expression of my personal prayer.

Over the past year, God has placed a new certainty in my heart and helped me understand that I do not have to be able to support myself through my music. He will provide for me completely if I serve Him and His Church through my dedication and my music.

By responding to this invitation, a new chapter of my life is beginning—one that is entirely shaped by the promise that has accompanied me for several years now: “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose […].” (Romans 8:28)

By saying yes to His plan, I make myself completely dependent on Him and begin my service in His vineyard with the greatest gratitude, because He knows my deepest longing and my life, and He is the Lord over all my dreams.

My Vision

I dream of supporting the Church in building the Kingdom of God on earth through my music and my life. In prayer, in receiving the sacraments, and through music, I want to listen closely to what Christ is saying to me. I want to take the time to give Him glory, to accompany others, and to give them the opportunity to encounter God.

My field of mission will be wherever the Holy Spirit leads me. Making time for prayer, composing, producing, and recording a great deal of music, accompanying other musicians and communities, and supporting the Church through music, art, and service—that is my mission.

My great desire is to create fertile ground for Christian musicians who also feel called to serve God and the Church through their music. By collaborating with Christian artists in photography, videography, music production, visual arts, and other creative fields, I want to build a network that responds to God’s love and carries that love out into the world.