How It All Started
A designer, a journey of faith, and the birth of Church Brand Studio.
God has a purpose and a plan for each and every one of us. We can choose to accept it and walk in obedience, or live our lives without Christ and without hope. God never said it would be easy, but He gave us the Holy Spirit and a map — the Bible — to guide our steps. All we need to do is be obedient:
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”
Where I started
I studied to become a graphic designer and served faithfully at my local church. In time, with my family in mind, I stepped out to work in the secular industry. I was content where I was, but I didn't understand what God was doing or about to do in my life. Then came the pandemic, and with it my wilderness experience.
Choosing to Trust God
I applied for countless jobs without success, and in my frustration, I began to blame God for everything that had gone wrong in my life. At the time, I didn’t understand that He was using this season "wilderness experience" to test and strengthen my faith. To whom much is given, much is required. I eventually reached a point where I made the decision to trust Him completely, believing there had to be a purpose for why I was still here. After all, I couldn’t go back to where I had been. Instead, I began waking up early to spend time in His presence, reading His Word, and fasting as I sought His guidance.
One thing I came to realise is that whatever you go through, your family goes through it with you. I thank God for our extended family, who stood faithfully by our side throughout this difficult season, continually encouraging us, lifting us up in prayer, and reminding us that we were never alone.
A step of faith
As I continued applying for design jobs, something life-changing happened. One day, the Holy Spirit spoke to me clearly and audibly, revealing my true purpose as a Christian and the direction He had for my life.
In that moment, I began to understand that God had been working behind the scenes all along — not only in my life, but in yours too. Even when we cannot see what He is doing, He is always at work, preparing us for what lies ahead.
Looking back
When I look back, I can see how every challenge, disappointment, and difficult season was preparing me for this very purpose: to create, to serve, and to glorify God through my work.
My journey has taught me that no season is ever wasted when your life is in God's hands. What may seem like a setback can become part of His greater plan for your life.
The following scriptures are the ones the Holy Spirit revealed to me concerning my life and the vision for Church Brand Studio.
Three Scriptures That Shaped This Journey
Each one spoke to a different stage of my story. Open a card to read the full passage.
Cast Your Net
Luke 5:4–9Obey even when it makes no sense to you, and the catch will be bigger than you imagined.
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When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken.
Take a Step of Faith
Matthew 14:25–29When Jesus says “come,” faith means stepping out of the boat.
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Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.
Do Not Worry
Matthew 6:27–34Seek God first, and trust Him to provide what you need for each day.
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Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? “So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Let’s work together
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