Andrew grew up at Grace Church.  In 2017 he moved to Australia as a short term missionary with YWAM .  Feeling called by God to long-term missions in 2021, he has continuted his commitment in Australia.  In July of 2023, Andrew married Kristen Kujawa.    Together they will continue serving with YWAM.

Andrew has most recently worked in the Kimberley region of Australia.  In this region, the statistics of youth suffering from depression, addiction, poor mental health and suicide are higher than anywhere else in Australia.   

With the goal of being more effective in his ministry, Andrew is currently studying to be a nurse at a university in Broome, Australia .  In addition to his studies,  he is  involved in leadership at the YWAM base in Broome.  Kristen serves in leadership with YWAM's performing arts ministry, Island Breeze.