How and when did you first meet?
In early October 2024, we found ourselves on one of the Hawaiian Islands for a six-month Discipleship Training School. During this time, we were trained to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations, followed by a 12-week outreach where we shared the Gospel across America and Europe.
On the second day of the program, during the first 12 weeks, we met face-to-face at a “get to know each other” night. Everyone stood in two lines—one line remained still while the other moved “two to the left” or “down one person,” followed by a get-to-know-you question.
During the game, Brooke slid down a few people and met me (Jake) face-to-face. Our question was, “If you could be any bug, what would you be?” Brooke answered “bee,” and I said “ladybug.” From that moment on, I have been Brooke’s “ladybug,” and she has been my “bee.”
Tell us about the proposal.
The proposal is still in the process…
Tell us about the wedding.
We aren’t sure when the wedding will be until the engagement happens!
What do you cherish most about each other?
Jake: The most cherished attribute about Brooke is her huge heart for loving God. She willingly serves me and shows care and love the way Jesus loves. I cherish her calling from the Lord to be a wife and a mother.
Brooke: It’s difficult to limit what I cherish about Jake, but I’ll try. First is his devotion, which leads to consistency—especially in his faith in Christ. He is steadfast in a life filled with worship and has never wavered in his love for Christ, which means he has never wavered in his love for me. He is also consistently devoted to relationships with others, regardless of age. Second is Jake’s willingness to say yes—to Jesus, to leadership, to new opportunities, and to serving others. Lastly, Jake is humble. Though we are not yet married, he continually shows me how husbands are called to love their wives “as Christ loves the church” (Ephesians 5:26).
Got any sweet, funny, or just plain awesome details you want to share?
One sweet memory we often revisit involves sitting on the same white chairs at the end of each day, talking about the goodness of God and what He had done that day.
A funny memory happened in Hawaii when we camped on the beach with close friends. We woke up in the middle of the night with ants crawling in our clothes, ears, and faces—to the point that we put AirPods in our ears to stop them from crawling inside. Safe to say, we’ll come more prepared next time. Picture perfect!
