Meet the Students: Mikayla Hetrick

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Andy: Hey, everybody! Andy here, and today I’m with Mikayla, one of our student leaders. Mikayla, could you tell everyone a bit about yourself?

Mikayla: Sure! I’m Mikayla Hetrick, a senior here at Pitt, studying Communication Sciences and Disorders—which is essentially the pre-Speech Pathology major. I’m originally from Los Angeles, so the East Coast is pretty new to me.

I’m on the Freshman Ministry Team at Cornerstone, where I work a lot with freshmen and new students. I also help lead the Freshman Bible Study along with a partner.

Andy: That’s wonderful! How did you hear about Cornerstone?

Mikayla: I actually heard about Cornerstone through my mom. She went to Penn State, and some of her old leaders joined the CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach) after she graduated. She encouraged me to find a CCO-related fellowship, so I checked out Cornerstone’s website, reached out, and connected with a student leader who introduced me to the group.

Andy: That’s awesome! We’re so glad to have you. What has Cornerstone meant to you?

Mikayla: Cornerstone has been an amazing experience. I’ve learned so much—about myself, about the Lord, and about what it means to live in community in college. It’s been great to be surrounded by other college students who are in the same stage of life. Before, many of my friends were grad students or already working, so getting involved at Cornerstone was my first real opportunity to “do life” with peers who understand what it’s like to be a college student.

Through Cornerstone, the Lord has taught me a lot about leadership—especially about leading others well, following the Lord closely, and helping others grow in their faith. It’s involved a lot of surrender, humility, and letting go of control, which has been challenging but really rewarding. I can see how God was preparing me for this season of leadership, even before I took on the role.

Andy: That’s wonderful! Do you have anything you’d like to say to those watching—my supporters?

Mikayla: Yes, absolutely! Hi, Andy’s supporters! I just want to thank you for the way you’ve supported Andy in his ministry here at Bellefield and Cornerstone. He’s such a joy to be around each week—full of wisdom and always willing to share it. He’s been a great leader for this fellowship, and I know I, along with many other students, really look up to him. His humility and willingness to admit mistakes make him more relatable, and it helps us see Christ’s humanity through him.

To all of you who support Andy, on behalf of everyone at Cornerstone, thank you so much for your generosity. It means so much to us! Your support makes a huge difference, even beyond just Andy—it blesses all of us as well.

Andy: Thank you, Mikayla, and thank you to everyone who has shown love and support. There’s still time to contribute to the campaign—I’m aiming to raise $3,000 by Christmas. You can find the link below, in my bio, or you can donate through the usual channels. Thank you all!

To Donate to my campaign:
https://ccojubilee.org/campaign/4398/Moore-Campaign

To Donate Regularly:
https://ccojubilee.org/staff/amoore