Sarah Ago is a minister, writer and nonprofit leader. She was ordained in 2011 in the Evangelical Covenant Church and served three churches in a variety of roles over her seventeen-year ministry career. She has a B.S. degree in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute and an M.A. degree in Family Life Education through Fuller Theological Seminary. Sarah currently ministers as the Minister to the Board of a nonprofit called SEARCH (SE Asia Rescue Coalition and Haven), which walks alongside and raises support for a safe house for survivors of exploitation and trafficking. This work has been a passion of her heart for almost two decades.

Sarah regularly communicates her reflections on faith and life in her blogs and through short video messages posted here and on Facebook. She is also currently working on a book manuscript. Her writing has appeared in Children's Ministry Magazine, Mutuality magazine, the Africanus Journal, the Mutuality/CBE International blog and the blog Jesus Creed.

Sarah serves on the board of Del Camino Connection and Pilgrims of Ibillin.

Sarah's greatest joy is being mother to two young sons. She currently resides on an island near Charleston, SC and lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for 18 years. Born in New York, Sarah grew up in Oklahoma, where she learned the value of a culture of friendliness and the joy of a line dance! Her loves include, but are not limited to: Burma, books, ballet, baking and butterflies. And of course, chai and pumpkin spice! Sarah considers the young women of the Southeast Asian safe house to be her daughters.

Sarah's life's aim is summed up in a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson:

“To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” 

Her sincere hope is that you breathe a bit easier as a result of your time engaging with her life and words through this site. 

Find Sarah on Instagram @sarahsoars

About Sarah Ago

recent publications

Premarital Coaching Services

Sarah offers pre-marital coaching using a book called "Preparing Couples for Love and Marriage" by Cameron Lee and James L. Furrow. The focus of the sessions is on building skills in communication and conflict resolution.

Investment

4 Sessions 1-2 hours each, $350 total

Format

Zoom, Facetime or in person 

Southeast Asia Rescue Coalition and Haven

SEARCH is a non-profit organization that works in SE Asia to eradicate sexual exploitation and abuse through prevention, rescue, and a healing community for previously-exploited women as well as at-risk women and children. Survivors are equipped to reach their full potential through education, restoration and leadership development. SEARCH exists to see women and children free, whole and thriving in every area of their lives.

In partnership with local leaders, SEARCH is able to provide a safe house where women and children are sheltered, fed, educated, loved and given the support they need to heal from their trauma and learn the skills necessary to take the next step into the world as independent, self-sufficient people. In addition to learning the ins and outs of farming and financial management, the women also create beautiful jewelry for both art therapy and to sell.

 Want to book Sarah for a speaking engagement?

Sarah enjoys speaking on a variety of subjects such as spirituality, faith, grief, transformation, change, growth and hope! If you’re looking for speakers for your next conference, retreat, worship service or podcast, fill out the contact form linked below and we’ll get in touch with you ASAP!

Pastoral Coaching

Would you appreciate a compassionate, listening presence to hold space for you in a season of pain, change or growth? Sarah would be honored to walk some miles with you!

Investment:

$100 a session

Format:

Zoom, Facetime or in person