Wayne Omollo is one of our Apprentices serving in Pais South Africa. As a former Pais Youth Academy student, he took a step of faith and is now impacting young people through the power of the Gospel.

In this interview, Wayne shares how God called him to serve and some of his highlights this year. Read through to learn more as you also apply for our Free Mission Year.

Q: How did you hear about Pais and when did you join?

“I first heard about Pais when I met Richard and Leearron (South Africa’s National Directors) in 2018, and soon after I joined the Pais Youth Academy. Through the discipleship process, I grew in my faith and learned more about the Mission Year Program. I later joined Pais in 2021 after my highschool year.”

Q: What motivated you to serve with Pais in South Africa?

“GOD SHOOK ME! Was it not said that you could only TRY to run away from God’s plan? After I completed highschool, I was keen to continue my studies. However, God made it clear that this was not His will over my life when I realized I was trying to force open closed doors. Seeing the influence of Pais Youth Academy in my life as a graduate, I then felt led to join Pais as an Apprentice for 2021 and impact the youth.”

Q: What have been some of your highlights about being on Pais?

“Being on Pais has broadened my community. I now have more people around I can connect with and positively influence. Moreover, Pais has given me the opportunity to experience and appreciate different cultures, as well as seeing so many different places.”

Q: What challenges have you had to overcome? What lessons did Pais teach you?

“Insecurities. While being on Pais I’ve had to overcome my insecurities and boast in the confidence given to me by Christ. Among many more lessons, the biggest I’ve learnt is that the only one stopping me from doing His will is myself.”

Q: Do you have any stories of God moving in the lives of young people through your team?

“After our recent youth camp, I was so touched to see three of the youth make the decision to get baptized and choose to live out fully for Jesus!”

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