Jessica Hughes
Jessica Hughes
SAMS Role: Missionary
Home Church: All Saints’ Anglican, Woodbridge, VA
Starting Year with SAMS: 2012
Calling to Ministry: “I never wanted to be a missionary, and I never wanted to go to Africa. But God has a tremendous sense of humor, and is exceedingly gentle. When it was time for me to look at seminaries, my bishop suggested I study abroad; I thought that meant Oxford. Then he suggested Uganda Christian University, and casually added, ‘and you can stay and minister there after you graduate.’ The Lord gently watered that seed while I was attending UCU for my Masters of Divinity, and I fell in love with the people and the country.”
Mission for Ministry: "To teach and disciple those who teach and disciple." Jessica serves at Uganda Christian University. She is very involved in the life of her students.
Personal Points of Interest: “I love to read, and I love to piece together quilt tops, though I’m still learning to love quilting!”
Favorite Bible Verse: “I have so many, but of course, Isaiah 6:8 is a favorite, as is Psalm 34:4-7.”