In this episode of The First 50: Fellowship Through the Years, we sit down with Candace and Allison to hear a story shaped by faithfulness, obedience, and a deep passion for the next generation.

Both began their careers in education. But at different points in their journeys, each sensed God calling them toward something that looked different to the world and turned out to be even greater in impact. What followed were steps of obedience into kids' ministry that would quietly shape the lives of children for years to come.

From the moment a child's faith becomes their own, to the steady presence of leaders who show up week after week — their story offers a powerful glimpse into how faith is often formed earlier than we realize. And woven throughout is a deep appreciation for the teams and volunteers who make it all possible. The ones who set up rooms, lead small groups, and pour into kids in ways that rarely get a spotlight but always leave a mark.

This conversation is about more than a career transition or a ministry role. It is about saying yes to where God is leading, trusting Him in the process, and discovering that some of the most lasting impact happens in the places most people never see — in classrooms, in hallways, and in small moments that have the power to shape a lifetime.